Head Director - Adult The most important position at 4-H camp is that of the Head Director.  These individuals, one youth and one adult, are primarily responsible for the success of Summer Camp.  One of the most critical functions of the Camp Committee is to select the most highly qualified candidates for these two positions.  Campers and staff alike will look to these individuals for guidance and leadership throughout the planning and execution of Summer Camp and related staff training programs.  This individual, also known as the Adult-in-Charge, will have the ultimate responsibility for the day-to-day operation of Summer Camp.  This person must cooperate fully with the 4-H Youth Advisor and must keep that person apprised of all details, incidents and important decisions encountered with the operation of Summer Camp.

The Adult Head Director will be selected by the Camp Committee at the first regularly scheduled Camp Committee meeting (usually in September). This individual must have served previously as an Adult Director at any prior Summer Camp.  After selection, this individual will serve as a voting member of the Camp Committee and, unless re-elected by the Camp Committee, his or her term will run through to the camp evaluation meeting after the close of camp. 

Although there are no specific term limits as to the number of years that an individual may serve as the Adult Head Director, it is hereby acknowledged that it is important to develop a pool of individuals who are capable of serving as the Adult Head Director and a rotation after two consecutive years is strongly recommended and encouraged.