Demographic Information (Optional)

Parent/Gaurdian Information

Please attach a copy of any relevant certifications you may have including CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard, Canoeing, Shooting Sports, etc.

Essay/video: You are invited to answer the question below either in essay form or by submitting a short video of yourself answering the question. Please take your time and put thought into your answers as quotes and clips may be used to share with potential camper families, sponsors, etc. Your essay/video score will be added to your interview scores for position placement. Essays/videos will be scored based on content, completeness of answers, grammar, and spelling as applicable. Essays can be handwritten or typed. Videos may be recorded using zoom, phone, or any platform that allows it to be saved and shared.

Essay question:

You are a teen leader at camp and it is the first day. Your group is gathered at your meeting spot when one  camper says she needs to use the bathroom. A second camper indicates the same so you and the two campers leave the group to head towards the restroom facilities. As you’re approaching the restrooms, two unfamiliar people appear from around the far side of the building. They appear to be in their early 20’s but they weren’t introduced as volunteers in the group gathering / orientation held 45mins prior. Before taking action, what considerations are running through your mind?

Consider personal experiences and lessons learned, previous training, camp rules, and common sense when developing your response.

There aren't specific requirements regarding length of essay, formating, etc. Please take the time to answer the question in a thoughtful, complete way to demonstrate your response to the situation. 

If you have any challenges submitting essay through this portal please contact Amanda Wahle at awahle@umd.edu and we can make other arrangements. 

Following submission of you application an email be sent confirming that it has been received. This email will contain a link to sign up for your In person interview slot. Please keep an eye out for this email, as the interview is a mandatory part of the process. 

If you have additional questions or would like more details about the process, please join us for a virtual teen staff orientation/question and answer session on Monday, February 12th, at 7:00pm. Here is the link to join: https://umd.zoom.us/my/awahlezoomroom?omn=92449896053

If you have any further questions please contact:

Amanda Wahle: awahle@umd.edu

Payment Information 

Make checks payable to: University of Maryland

Mail checks to: 

Anne Arundel County 4-H Camp

University of Maryland Extension, Anne Arundel County Office

97 Dairy Lane

Gambrills, MD 21054

I understand that  Teen Staff positions will not be assigned without a paid deposit, and deposits will be returned unless camp is cancelled.

By signing this document I am verifying that I understand that I need 30 hours of camp training in specific topic areas in order to attend camp as a leader or adult staff member. I also understand that should I not have enough training hours prior to camp I may be removed from my position. In addition I am aware that attending camp trainings does not guarantee me a position on the teen or adult staff, and should I not receive a position there will be no refunds on training expenses.

Refunds (less the deposit amount) are available only if UME office is notified of cancellation by June 27, 2024.

**Limited Scholarships are avaliable. Please contact the office for applications**