Paraphrase for Content
How do you paraphrase this counselor concern for content?
"There are too many changes at this camp. Every day there is a new rule or grouping. I can’t figure out what all these kids need!"
You have felt overwhelmed with a new group, and you need someone to review those kiddos with you.
How do you paraphrase this counselors concern for feelings?
"I really want to do the right thing for the campers, but sometimes I just don’t know what is right. "
You really care about your job, but you have been feeling frustrated and overwhelmed at camp.
A Camp Counselor is spending a lot of time on their phone, or has their AirPods in.
I noticed during free time, you were on your phone for an extended period of time. I want campers at our camp to have active supervision and engagement at all times. Can we talk about how to make sure we remain present in those moments?
how do you paraphrase this counselors statement for content?
"why do I always have to get in the pool, but Suzie does not?"
I hear that you're confused that other counselors aren't engaging in the same expected duties as you?
How do you paraphrase this counselors concern for feelings?
"My camper is always having accidents after lunch, and I just do not know what to do to prevent it, I feel like its my fault"
It sounds stressful—you don’t know how to prevent the accidents, and it’s leaving you feeling guilty that your camper is going through that.”
You provide your camp with transition warnings before the bus comes for the pool. Every day, as you are loading the bus, this Camp Counselors realizes they forgot their campers backpack and needs to go back inside. This always causes the bus to leave late.
I’ve noticed during transitions, your group tends to leave things behind. I want to be on schedule so the campers do not miss out on activities. Can we talk about what is happening during those times?
How do you paraphrase this counselors statement for content?
"I see that lily is on her phone every field trip on the bus and isn't paying attention to anyone, and her camper is fine but it is the principle"
You have noticed others aren't following the no phone rule at camp and are concerned about camper supervision
How do you paraphrase this counselors concern for feelings?
"My camper keeps grabbing my arm and It is hurting and I don't like staffing them since they wont stop"
You’re feeling scared, unsafe, and frustrated since the behavior isn’t stopping.
This Camp Counselor has been working at your camp for 3 weeks. She is responsible and completes tasks asked of her. However, she does not speak to campers unless they ask her a question. The Site Director has re-assigned her group twice due to parent complaints of her being “not friendly.”
You are clearly a great camp counselor as i can rely on you to always do what we ask. While you are so great at caring for the campers, I have observed your interactions with them and i have observed that you may not seem comfortable talking with them. Do you feel like you might not know what to say to them?
A Camp Counselor is not picking up on the job, and is struggling to work with the campers. After camp, you overhear them talking poorly to another Counselor.
I’ve heard you say that working with Johnny is frustrating and it feels like you are alone in the challenges. I have also noticed that you hang back and look unsure during activities. I wnat you to feel confident and supported here. What is something we can do at camp to help you feel more prepared?