Shiloh Park Children’s Camp Counselor Training Video

Thank you for volunteering to serve God and kids at Shiloh Park!

THINGS TO DO…

Get NazareneSafe Certified Your sponsoring church should provide this training for you.

Fill out the Counselor Application neinazarene.org

Criminal Background Check Your sponsoring church should provide this service.

Watch the training video (which you are doing now!) Good Job!

Be praying for your campers now!

BE AN EXCELLENT COUNSELOR Follow these steps during camp…

Pray daily for the Lord to guide your attitudes actions words

Follow the leadership of your camp director.

Help the children in your group to follow the rules and participate. Do not force them to participate, encourage them!

Participate in worship services with your whole heart, mind, and body.

Christ-like behavior, and a Model good manners, Christ-like behavior, and a positive attitude at all times.

Keep a careful eye on the campers' safety. Be protective and cautious with other's people children.

Model holiness in the way that you dress.   Wear modest clothing with appropriate wording and graphics.

SPECIFIC POLICIES Experienced counselors: These may be new practices for you, but they are important policies! SPECIFIC POLICIES

Dorms Grouping Rules counselors + children Activities Anywhere

2 counselors with child(ren) + 1 CIT with child(ren) Never 1 CIT with child(ren) Never 1 counselor with child(ren)

1 counselor or CIT CAN watch a group of children in a public area where other adults are present.

Dressing Dorm Rules Showers Sleeping

No dressing in the main room. Adults and children need to change clothing behind the privacy of a stall door.

Shower before the children wake or after they are in bed Adult / CIT Showers Shower before the children wake or after they are in bed (never while children are using the restroom)

Counselors need to select beds next to each EXIT door. This is important for security and monitoring.

No object or blanket should be hung around a bed or as a dividing wall Counselors should be able to view all campers

Spacing is important for both fire safety and campers’ protection. Bunk beds should not be moved without permission from the camp director. Spacing is important for both fire safety and campers’ protection.

No 2 children should sleep in the same bed. No children should sleep with a counselor.

Water bottles are encouraged. No snacks in the room. food allergy /dietary restriction safety facility care Water bottles are encouraged.

You have completed your video training. We are excited to serve along side you at Shiloh Park!