Counselor/CIT Zone
- A $100 nonrefundable deposit is due by February 1
- A signed (by you (the teen), as a volunteer, and parent) Standards of Behavior (attached) by February 1
- Scholarship applications must be completed by March 15
- Your remaining payment due by May 1
- Completion of 24 hours of training (16 of which MUST be 4-H related volunteering and training) by June 16
- Completion of the Counselor/CIT Portfolio by June 16
- What is a Teen Counselor/CIT?
- How do I become a Teen Counselor/CIT?
- Training Dates and Hours Opportunities
- Program Descriptions
Counselors and Counselors-in-Training (CITs) serve a critical role in the 4-H Camping program. Teens are used to fill these roles due to their ability to relate to campers and provide a safe and open dialogue with campers. Because of the level of responsibility, this position requires teens to be highly self-motivated and responsible, with great communication skills and leadership. Counselors are assigned campers to directly supervise for the duration of the camp experience. CITs serve in a learning position where they support Counselors and develop the skills needed to become a Counselor. Throughout the year, Counselors and CITs are invited to engage in an assortment of volunteer opportunities as well as leadership and team-building projects.
- Orientation for parents and teens November 9 at Dinwiddie High School
- Applications due by November 30
- 4-H Online due by November 30
- Interviews from December-January
- $100 Deposit Due February 1
- Standards of Behavior Due February 1
- Reference Checks
- Complete 24 hours of training
- Complete Counselor/CIT Portfolio
- Pay Remaining Balance by May 1
- A minimum of 24 hours of training hours completed
A minimum of 24 training hours are required to serve as a Dinwiddie Camp Counselor/CIT. Hours start immediately following the conclusion of camp for the next year. You can download the most up-to-date file for hours to plan ahead for events by clicking the PDF below. Teens are responsible for tracking and registering for events.
Orientation Night: Find out what it takes and hear from other teens why they have remained involved with the 4-H program. Learn what is expected of teens and the many ways to get involved. Training hour requirements are explained thoroughly at this event.
Teen Club: Meet monthly to discuss upcoming programs and events. Help plan and decide various programming and fundraising opportunities. Get to know other teens and play games!
CIT/Mentor Time: All teens are welcome to come socialize and participate in some fun team building activities. Great for CITs and Mentors to get to know each other. Games, food, and fun will be had!
County/District Contests: Compete in various contests like public speaking, presentations, photography, music/vocal/performance, and more!
4-H State Congress: 4 day, 3 night leadership event at Virginia Tech annually. Typically held in June. Meet teens across the state and take fun classes.
4-H Day at the Capitol: Travel to Richmond with your local 4-Hers and meet with local officials and learn the history of our State Capitol.
Sunnyside Club: Teens help monthly at the Sunnyside Club meetings for ages 5-8. Adults lead the class and teen support the adult leadership and help kids complete their projects.
Airfield Camps (not teen camps): COUNSELORS ONLY. Supervise younger youth during Airfield specialty weekend or weeklong camps.
Airfield Teen Camps: Be a camper again and hang out with just teens. No supervising youth at this one!
1st Time Camper Orientation: Meet first time campers and parents. Help them get more comfortable and prepared for camp. Answer their questions and conduct some ice breaker activities.
Mandatory Training: Attend one of these final *mandatory* trainings to complete the last 8 hours of your training. Camp policies and procedures and other activities will take place. This is required for all counselors/CITs.
Camp Work Day: Camp is almost here, but there is work to be done. Come hang out, chat, listen to music all while making name tags, schedules, and more for camp.
