CAMP counselor

Being a camp counselor is an unforgettable experience.

You have to Know the job entails. Being a counselor is a very draining experience. You will NOT get eight hours of sleep a night, you will NOT get to take a shower everyday and you will NOT be able to complain about it (at least not to the kids). If you can smile through these and spend your days giving kids one of the greatest week of their lives, then read on. If not, you really must evaluate why you want to be a counselor. It's a lot of fun, but a lot of work. It is not a week of being a camper, for older kids! You must be responsible, and able to handle any situation that comes up

Become friends with the other counselors.

Get to know your camper’s names! If you run around calling Jane by Anna's name and vice versa, you will lose their respect and they will feel hurt that they are not important enough to know your name. Play name games, if it helps you.

HAVE A GREAT TIME ! It might seem like a lot of work, but you will change lives. It is amazing to see the quiet camper that sat in the corner at the beginning of the session getting along with her other campers, or to see what they have learned. You are a positive role model, give yourself a pat on the back.