Health Coordinator
Health Coordinator Role Description
The Health Coordinator role provides leadership for the health and safety needs of participants and works cooperatively with youth and adult volunteers in providing a safe event for youth. Find additional resources in the role description below.
Resources for Health Coordinators
Health Coordinator Manual
- Health Coordinator Manual (Draft Version for Summer 2026)
Health Forms
- 4-H Youth Health Form – (available in English and Spanish) This form is REQUIRED for youth participating in overnight 4-H programs and/or activities. This includes the camp health form. This is the same information that is collected through the Health Form in 4-H Online.
- Youth Event Health Form Update/Changes – (available in English and Spanish) All youth need to bring this form with them to the registration or bus-boarding site and give it to the chaperone. If there are no changes, please indicate where requested.
- Adult Health Form – This form is RECOMMENDED for adult participants at overnight programs. It is required for overnight camping programs.
Health Coordinator Registry
- All Health Coordinators must be registered for each event or activity with the State Office. Registration must be completed prior to the start date of the event or activity by an Educator or Specialist. To register a Health Coordinator, visit the Overnight Programming Resources SharePoint site (staff only).
Training for Health Coordinators
Volunteers or staff serving as a Health Coordinator for a 4-H program must complete the “Basic Medication Administration” course annually (click link to access the training).
When you complete the training, you will receive an email confirmation/certificate. Forward your completion email/certificate to 4h@extension.wisc.edu and your certification will be placed on file.
Visit the Training for Volunteers web page to find additional training opportunities and learning resources to support your role.