Chaperone Essentials: Overnight Events
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Course Overview
The UC State Chaperone Essentials for Overnight Events course prepares adult volunteers to support youth at overnight events. It focuses on safety, well-being, and positive youth development, using the Fish Philosophy to guide a positive chaperone approach.
Length
Approximately 25 minutes (Can be completed over multiple sessions)
Who Should Attend
REQUIRED: All chaperones attending State and National overnight events sponsored by the State 4-H Office.
RECOMMENDED: All chaperones attending any 4-H overnight event. Final requirements are set by county-based personnel.
This course supports, but does not replace, event-specific training.
How You Will Benefit
- Create a positive and supportive environment for youth
- Understand your role and key responsibilities
- Keep youth safe and promote inclusion
- Follow important safety and supervision practices
- Support youth health and manage behavior respectfully
- Teacher: Zeva Cho
- Teacher: CA 4-H eXtension Tech Support
- Teacher: Scott Mautte
- Teacher: Gemma Miner