2024 MSU Tollgate Farm 4-H Stewards Teen Leadership Program
The Tollgate Camp Teen Steward (15-19 yrs) and Tollgate Steward-in-Training (13-14 yrs) leadership roles are for teens interested in gaining experience serving with youth in the outdoors.
A steward is a person whose responsibility it is to take care of something. This experience offers teens a chance to enrich, mentor, and lead campers while gaining valuable leadership and life skills. In a positive educational environment, stewards and stewards-in-training develop a deep understanding and knowledge of the farm and our educational camp program as they develop skills which will strengthen their academic and work careers.
The Stewards-in-Training (SIT) program is the start of the progressive Tollgate Teen Leadership Program. Stewards-in-Training are 13-14 years of age and commit to at least one full week of camp. SITs serve as role models for campers and assist educational leaders during activities.
Cost for each steward-in-training week is $200 per week.The Steward age 15-19 years serves as a volunteer assistant to the educational leaders and role models for both SITs and campers. First year stewards are asked to submit a resume and complete a 20-minute interview.
Important Dates for Stewards and SITs :
TBD after school in May - New steward interviews
June 21/22 - Mandatory Stewards and Stewards-in-Training Orientation and Training
Thursday, Aug. 1, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. – Stewards and Stewards-in-Training Midsummer Celebration and Leadership Training
MSU Extension Tollgate Farm Camps are a program of Michigan 4-H Youth Development.
4-H Enrollment InformationMSU Tollgate Stewards Program is part of Oakland County 4-H. Enrollment in 4-H for stewards is mandatory. Returning stewards will need to update their existing 4-H profile online.
MSU Tollgate Farm Camps are a program of Michigan 4-H.
Enrollment at 4-H Online is required for your child to attend MSU Tollgate Farm Camp.
If you have questions about 4-H enrollment or re-enrollment, contact Kelly Morris at 248-858-0889.
Choose 'Oakland' as your county. Choose *STEWARDS AT TOLLGATE as your project or club.
ALL RETURNING STEWARDS AND STEWARDS-IN-TRAINING may easily re-enroll in their existing 4-H profile. Do not create a new 4-H profile.
1. Log in to your existing 4-H account. https://v2.4honline.com/
2. Select EDIT next to each family member's name
3. Scroll to the bottom of their profile. Select ENROLL FOR 2023-2024.
4. Verify that information is up to date, sign electronically. Please be sure to have all the medical and insurance info completed in case of an emergency.
5. Change the club name to *STEWARDS AT TOLLGATE. Select SUBMIT ENROLLMENT.
6. When asked below if you have enrolled in 4-H Online:
Select NO if you have not yet enrolled in 4-H Online for the current enrollment year (Sept. 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024).
Select YES if you have enrolled in 4-H Online for the current enrollment year (Sept. 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024).
FOR STEWARDS AND STEWARDS-IN-TRAINING NEW TO TOLLGATE FARM CAMPS
1. To volunteer at Tollgate Farm camp, stewards and stewards-in-training must first be enrolled as 4-H members at https://v2.4honline.com/.
2. Create a new family profile in 4honline. Select: I NEED TO SETUP A PROFILE. (create a login) Select OAKLAND as your (4-H) county. This will direct you to find the 4-H club *STEWARDS AT TOLLGATE.
3. Add a youth member profile to your family for each steward and steward-in-training serving at camp. Please be sure to have all the medical and insurance info completed in case of an emergency.
4. Select the 4-H club name *STEWARDS AT TOLLGATE. Select SUBMIT ENROLLMENT.
5. When asked below if you have enrolled in 4-H Online:
Select NO if you have not yet enrolled in 4-H Online for the current enrollment year (Sept. 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024).
Select YES if you have enrolled in 4-H Online for the current enrollment year (Sept. 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024).
Call the 4-H office if assistance is needed with 4-H enrollment/re-enrollment 248-858-0889 or email kemorris@msu.edu
Step 2: After completing 4-H enrollment at 4-H Online, register/apply using this form.
Step 3: SITs, make payment at the time of your Tollgate registration.
or call 248-701-9956. If no spaces remain for a desired week, email to be added to the wait list.
Registration for Tollgate Stewards Volunteer Program is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on August 16, 2024.
Registration for Tollgate Stewards In-Training Program is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on August 16, 2024.
Accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information, please call 248-701-9956 or email koehle43@msu.edu.