California 4-H Statewide Camping Task Force Purpose

The overall goal of the task force is to help assure healthy, safe, high quality, well-run, educational and fun camping program experiences for campers and staff through the California 4-H Youth Development Program.

Task Force Member Responsibilities

·      Develop and support implementation of statewide standards for California 4-H YDP Camp programs, policies, and practices.

·      Develop and support implementation of criteria for planning, operating and evaluating 4-H Camp programs statewide.

·      Develop ways to disseminate information regarding the California Statewide 4-H Camping Program

·      Develop and promote opportunities for staff, volunteer, and youth training related to the 4-H Camping Program.

Task Force Membership

The Camping Task Force is composed of approximately twenty members, including:

Ø      2 Task Force Chairs

Ø      6 Youth members

Ø      6 Adult members (volunteers & outdoor professionals)

Ø      4 County Staff members

Ø      2 State 4-H staff members:

o       Environmental Education Statewide Advisor

o       Assistant State 4-H Director

Meeting Dates

The task force generally meets quarterly, or as needed and agreed by task force members; e.g. January, April, July and October.

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