Summer Internship Program: James City County

Primary Program Area Focus: 4-H

1. Describe your plans for this internship.  (i.e. What specifically will the intern be doing?)

The intern will work primarily with the 4-H agent, specifically with summer camp programming.
They will assist in pre-camp preparations, assist during camp, and help with camp evaluations. If time allows, the intern will also assist in planning/implementing a needs based summer SPIN program. Some of the time will also be spent with Parks and Recreations, during their summer youth programs and camps.

Skills, interests, and qualifications:
    * An interest in youth development and camping.
    * A passion for healthy living and physical activity.
    * Be self-motivated and possess time-management skills.
    * Have their own transportation.
    * Be competent in computer systems, such as google suites.
    * Job Description and Expectations
    * Prepare for and attend camp during July 24th - July 28th. Exact specification of       time commitment for camp will be determined.

Assist in the office during business hours.
    * Participate in designated Parks and Recreation programming, requiring travel to        the Recreation Center and Park Facilities.
    * Accompany 4-H agent to pre-camp trainings and information sessions.
    * When necessary, attend programming held outside of normal business hours,       such as SPIN program and meetings.
    * Aid in development, implementation, and evaluation of 4-H programming.
    * Present 4-H programming update to Master Gardeners at monthly meeting.

2. Describe the knowledge / skills you expect the intern to gain from this experience.

The intern will gain knowledge of the mission of Virginia Cooperative Extension, as well as specifics on 4-H Positive Youth Development. They will enhance their time management skills, through managing a work-load. Communication skills will be developed by working with children and presenting at meetings and trainings. Leadership skills will be enhanced through management of youth at events. Public speaking skills will be enhanced through presentations to the Master Gardeners. The intern will also gain an understanding of procedural operations, and risk management practices.

3. How will the intern learn about the breadth of VCE and our various program areas?

The intern will gain experience in 4-H Positive Youth Development, as well as gain insight into the wide work of VCE during their internship by being present in the office and interacting with all faculty and staff. Primary focus will be on youth development programming. They will learn in depth about 4-H camping, clubs, and other programming. They will also explore the work of ANR with the Master Gardeners at the monthly meetings. If possible, the intern will meet with
the Family Focus program to get insight into the work that they do for FCS.