2025 MSU Tollgate Farm 4-H Stewards Teen Leadership Program
The Tollgate Camp Teen Stewards (Grades 7-9) and Stewards-in-Training (Grades 10-12) program are for teens interested in gaining experience leading youth in the quest for fun and environmental education!
A Steward is a person who takes on the responsibility of managing a nourishing, productive, and interactive environment. In this unique opportunity, teens come to Tollgate Farm Summer Camp, but not as a camper, but as a teen leader! In a high energy environment filled with environmental education, Stewards and Stewards-in-Training 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 ambitious teens in grades 7th-9th who 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 Stewards-in-Training (SIT) program is the start of the progressive Tollgate Teen Leadership Program. Stewards-in-Training are ambitious teens in grades 7th-9th who 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.
Stewards, grades 10th-12th, 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.
Arrival time for Stewards and SITs- 8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday
Departure Time for SITs- 4:15 p.m. Monday-Friday
Departure Time for Stewards- 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Arrival time for Stewards and SITs- 8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday
Departure Time for SITs- 4:15 p.m. Monday-Friday
Departure Time for Stewards- 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Important Dates for Stewards and SITs :
1st Time Steward Interviews- April 28-May 1
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SIT Training (3 hour training mandatory)-
Thursday, June 12 (1-4 p.m.)
OR
Friday, June 13 (1-4 p.m.)
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SIT Training (3 hour training mandatory)-
Thursday, June 12 (1-4 p.m.)
OR
Friday, June 13 (1-4 p.m.)
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Steward Training (9 hour training mandatory)-
Friday, May 2 (5-8 p.m.) AND Saturday, May 3 (5-8 p.m.)
OR
Saturday, May 31 (10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
Steward Training (9 hour training mandatory)-
Friday, May 2 (5-8 p.m.) AND Saturday, May 3 (5-8 p.m.)
OR
Saturday, May 31 (10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
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Stewards and Stewards-in-Training Midsummer Celebration and Leadership Training- Friday, August 1 (4:30-8:30 p.m.)
Stewards and Stewards-in-Training Midsummer Celebration and Leadership Training- Friday, August 1 (4:30-8:30 p.m.)
MSU Extension Tollgate Farm Camps are a program of Michigan 4-H Youth Development.
4-H Enrollment Information
MSU 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.
HOW TO REGISTER
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.
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.
Step 1: Go to 4-H Online to enroll/re-enroll as Oakland County 4-H members.
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 2024-2025.
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.
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.
Call the 4-H office if assistance is needed with 4-H enrollment/re-enrollment 248-858-0889 or email kemorris@msu.edu.
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 2024-2025.
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.
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.
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.
CANCELLATION: If cancellation is needed, please be prompt. Cancellations from June 1 through 2 weeks prior to your first day of camp result in a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds 14 or fewer days from first day of your camp week. For all cancellations made prior to June 1st full refunds minus a $25 processing fee will be given.
If no spaces remain for a desired week, email to be added to the waitlist.
Stewards
Registration for Tollgate Stewards Volunteer Program is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on August 18, 2025.
Stewards In-Training
Registration for Tollgate Stewards In-Training Program is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on August 18, 2025.
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 email Kassie LaVigne at lavignek@msu.edu or Barbie Kellner, Camp Program Manager, at kellnerb@msu.edu.