Camp Rules
What should you do when you have to leave a group or activity?
Inform a counselor or adult
"Lights out" means campers should be doing these 2 things.
staying in the cabin and getting ready for sleep
What are two signs that may show you a camper is beginning to become overwhelmed and might need a break?
Being quiet
Saying “I can’t”
Sitting away from the group
crying/looking sad
Becoming clingy with a counselor
When staff members participate alongside campers they build...
relationships and trust
You are at the flagpole waiting for lunch and campers are rowdy. What should you do?
Start a camp song/chant!
Trudies
Avoid touching or moving these items to show respect.
other camper's belongings
Instead of saying “Don’t be sad” to a homesick camper, say…
“I understand”
“It is ok to feel that way”
If a camper feels excluded, counselors should...
create opportunities for them to join activities
This is the first thing counselors should do if they notice a safety hazard at camp.
Report it to camp staff right away
This area is strictly off limits for all campers and staff except when a lifeguard is present.
Swimming area
Before campers leave their cabin they must...
clean up their area
check for belongings
be prepared for the day
As counselors, we must ___ ___ during any outbursts or issues that may arise during camp.
stay calm
How can you make campers feel safe and welcome?
Be friendly, supportive, be sure everyone is included.
A stuck out tongue leads to dramatic “death”
frogger
What should you do if a camper is not following the rules?
Stay calm, nicely correct the behavior, and state the rule. If it becomes a larger issue let an adult know.
What are 2 ways to calm campers?
Deep breathing
storytelling
listening to quiet music
read a book
What are 3 ways to redirect a homesick/challenging camper?
Look for the "purple spotted frog"
I spy
Go for a walk
As a counselor, you must be kind but firm to campers. Why?
We want campers to follow the rules but also have fun and be safe!
There is one last counselor training left. When is it?
June 7th - the day before camp!
You should always clearly explain expectations and routines at the start of camp because...
it helps to prevent misunderstandings and behavior issues
Campers should have these 4 essential items.
water bottles
proper shoes
weather-appropriate clothing
name tags
If a camper is refusing to follow a simple rule, counselors should...
stay calm
explain the rule/expectation clearly
offer a choice
When campers see counselors being enthusiastic and "weird" with them they will likely...
step out of their comfort zones
All campers and staff will visit this location before meals and between main events.
Flagpole