Critical Competencies of 4-H Camp Staff for Achieving High Performance

Authors

• Laura S. Jeuck, Virginia TechFollow
• K. S. U. Jayaratne, North Carolina State UniversityFollow
• Mitzi Stumpf-Downing, North Carolina State UniversityFollow
• Harriett Edwards, North Carolina State UniversityFollow
• Katherine McKee, North Carolina State UniversityFollow

Volume

61

Issue

2

Abstract

Camps provide a substantial opportunity for youth to develop important life skills. Identifying and training staff on critical competencies are essential to achieving the desired outcomes for camp participants. The purpose of this study was to determine the most critical competencies of the 4-H residential camp staff for achieving high staff performance. The modified Delphi technique was used to achieve study objectives. The Delphi panel of this study consisted of 23 4-H camping experts from across the United States. This three-round Delphi study led to identify 15 critical competencies that will be useful in standardizing 4-H camp staff training programs.

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Jeuck, L. S., Jayaratne, K. S., Stumpf-Downing, M., Edwards, H., & McKee, K. (2023). Critical Competencies of 4-H Camp Staff for Achieving High Performance. Journal of Extension, 61(2), Article 7. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.02.07