These aren’t the only duties counselors perform. Some duties may be assigned and other duties may be reassigned—we call it “being flexible!”
Helping Campers Grow.
Camp is more than just YOU. Your cabin is your family! So…
- You’ll take primary responsibility for the health, well-being and happiness of your campers during their stay at camp.
- You’ll learn the likes & dislikes of each of your campers.
- You’ll recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in your cabin.
- You’ll provide opportunities for your cabin so that each camper experiences success.
- You’ll provide your campers opportunities to discuss individual or cabin problems.
- You’ll set a good example for campers in all things, including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean-up and chores, sportsmanship and table manners.
- You’ll encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities.
Our Camp Program.
- Activities and routine are essential at camp! So…
- You’ll live in cabin with 10-12 campers and 1-2 co-counselors
- You’ll guide your cabin and individual campers in participating successfully in camp activities.
- You’ll carry out supervising camper health and hygiene.
- You’ll carry out enforcing camp safety policies and procedures.
- You’ll supervise all aspects of your campers’ day including morning wake-up, cabin inspection, meal times, rest hour, evening activities, getting ready for bed and after-hours duties as assigned.
- You’ll instruct campers in emergency procedures such as fire drills, etc.
- You’ll assist in teaching or leading three morning and three afternoon activities of each 50 minutes in length.
- You’ll make sure campers write home at least once a week.
- You’ll communicate actively with parents of your campers. We consider ourselves “partners in the parenting process” and you’ll be on the frontline of this commitment.
More than just Paperwork.
Administrative stuff helps us all keep camp organized! So…
- You’ll prepare for and actively participate in counselor training and staff meetings.
- You’ll meet regularly with your Division Leader to let him/her know how things are going in the cabin.
- You’ll update parents via phone during the first week of each term to let them know how their kids are doing.
- You’ll submit all required paperwork and reports on time.
- You’ll follow camp rules and regulations on smoking, alcohol use and drug use.
- You’ll manage personal time off in accordance with camp policy.
