Chaperone Certification Program

All adults serving as chaperones for overnight events must complete the Florida 4-H Overnight Chaperone Certification Training.

Requirements to be a chaperone:

• 21 years of age
• Completed and passed screening and background check
• Received recommendation of your county 4-H agent
• Complete face-to-face and online training
• Pass for a score of 80% or higher on the certification test

Certification will be effective for 3 years. Certified chaperones may elect to serve in a state pool of chaperones for various events state and nationwide.

Modules:

1   Face-to-Face          Orientation/Role Responsibilities
2   Face-to-Face          Risk Management
3          On-Line           4-H Events
4          On-Line           Ages & Stages
5          On-Line           Behavior Management & Conflict Resolution
6          On-Line           Health & Safety

STEP 1: Contact your county 4-H agent, if interested in being a chaperone. Chaperone training is held throughout the year at various state events and may be held locally depending on the need.

STEP 2: Complete the CHAPERONE TRAINING PRE-TEST.

STEP 3: Attend the face-to-face portion of the training (modules 1 & 2).

STEP 4: Go to the ECES website and create an account to complete modules 3-6 online. How to create a FREE ECES Account to complete online training: Click Here for a YouTube video on how to create an account for ECES to complete modules 3-6 online.

STEPS 5-8: Complete the online modules 3-6.

STEP 9: Complete the Certification Test (20 questions).

STEP 10: Complete the CHAPERONE TRAINING EVALUATION POST-TEST.

Handouts

General Information:

• Overview of Chaperone Certification Program (PDF)
• Florida 4-H Chaperone Certification Program Guidebook (Word)
• Frequently Asked Questions – (PDF)
• Florida 4-H Chaperone Certification Checklist (Word)
• Florida 4-H Chaperone Training Resource Guide (PDF)

Module 1: Roles & Responsibility

• Chaperone Description (PDF)
• Herman Grid (Word)

Module 2: Risk Management

• Risk Management Planning Matrix (PDF)
• Pre-Event Planning Guide (PDF)
• Fifteen Passenger Vans Policy (Word)

Module 3: Events

• Your 4-H Image – Dress Code (PDF)
• Florida 4-H Events & Activities Handbook (PDF)

Module 4: Ages & Stages

• Ages & Stages Handout (PDF)

Module 5: Behavior Management & Conflict Resolution

• Florida 4-H Code of Conduct Policy & Member Discipline(Word)

Module 6: Health & Safety

• Sample Participation Form (PDF)
• Sample Medicine Form (Word)
• AIL Insurance Claim Form (PDF)
• Accident Form (Word)
• Incident Form (Word)

For questions about content on this page contact Bryan Terry at terrys1@ufl.edu