4-H camp counselor application
Camp Smokey
Each year, the University of Missouri Extension Southwest Regional Staff host a regional 4-H Camp at Camp Smokey located at Roaring River State Park!
There are four camps offered each year to 4-H'ers. Please review the descriptions below to determine which camp to register for.
Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a multitude of activities at camp each year ranging from arts & crafts to trout fishing to going on a treasure hunt. Youth are encouraged to experience new things, meet new people and ultimately have fun!
4-H Clover Kid Camp
Open to 4-H Clover Kids (Ages 5-7)
Camp information:
- Clover Kid Camp is generally 2 days and 1 night in length.
- An adult chaperone is to accompany the Clover Kid at camp at all times.
- All adult chaperones must complete the volunteer screening process by completing a 4-H volunteer application on 4-H Online.
- There are three cabins available for campers at Camp Smokey.
- Cabins will be divided by male and female with no exception.
- If the adult chaperone accompanying the youth is not the same sex as the youth, please prepare to be sleeping in a nearby but separate cabin.
4-H Member Camp 1
Open to 4-H Members ages 8-12
Camp information:
- Member Camp 1 & 2 are the same camp. Due to the quantity of youth attending, two camps are held each year to accommodate.
- Member Camp is generally 4 days and 3 nights in length.
- Member camp programs are conducted by 4-H teen counselors under the supervision of University of Missouri Extension Southwest Region 4-H youth staff.
- There are three cabins available for campers at Camp Smokey.
- Cabins will be divided by male and female with no exception.
4-H Member Camp 2
Open to 4-H Members ages 8-12
Camp information:
- Member Camp 1 & 2 are the same camp. Due to the quantity of youth attending, two camps are held each year to accommodate.
- Member Camp is generally 4 days and 3 nights in length.
- Member camp programs are conducted by 4-H teen counselors under the supervision of University of Missouri Extension Southwest Region 4-H youth staff.
- There are three cabins available for campers at Camp Smokey.
- Cabins will be divided by male and female with no exception.
4-H Teen Camp
Open to 4-H Members ages 13-18
Camp information:
- Teen Camp is generally 5 days and 4 nights in length.
- Teen Camp programs are conducted by the University of Missouri Extension Southwest Region 4-H youth staff.
- There are three cabins available for campers at Camp Smokey.
- Cabins will be divided by male and female with no exception.
4-H Camp Counselor
Clover Kid Camp Counselor
Requirements:
- Must be 4-H age 12 or older
- Must attend either 4-H Member Camp or 4-H Teen Camp
- Attend camp counselor training(s)
- Complete and turn-in counselor application by deadline
Member Camp Counselor
Requirements:
- Must be 4-H age 13 or older
- Must attend 4-H Teen Camp
- Attend camp counselor training(s)
- Complete and turn-in counselor application by deadline