Preparing for Camp
Important to do this well before camp because you won't get much at camp
What is sleep?
This can help campers meet new friends and prevent cliques from forming
What is switch up camper groups?
Doing this well on the first day of camp will make campers feel like you care and prevent you from calling anyone "hey you"
What is learn camper's names?
This simple self-care can boost your energy and keep you going when bone-dry roast beef and canned peas don't call your name
What is eat a snack on your break?
Doing this with your campers every day for a short time can prevent your cabin from looking like a dystopian wasteland
What is cabin cleanup?
This preparation technique this will prevent starvation and loss of taste buds
What is bring snacks?
This will help campers be positive and excited about activities
What is be positive and excited about activities?
These will help ease the separation between campers and their guardians
What are activities at your cabin while campers arrive?
This seemingly simple technique can prevent blood clots and crankiness among other things
What is sitting down and putting your feet up during your break?
Enforcing this rule every day can prevent your unit from smelling like a lake and looking like Pig-Pen
What is campers shower every day?
This technique gives you not only interpersonal knowledge about how counselors can play to their unique strengths but also interpersonal friends
What is get to know your unit?
This will make campers feel special and feel like you truly care about them, and you might learn something new about them
What is have a one-on-one conversation with each camper?
One of these will help everyone in your unit learn each other's names and get to know each other
What is an icebreaker?
This will make you and your campers less grumpy, give you more energy, and prevent dehydration
What is drink water ALL DAY??
This little gem can feel like a day at the spa and leave you feeling healthy and well
What is shower in the health and wellness center?
This pre-camp preparation will mean you and your campers never have to stand around twiddling your thumbs in between activities
What is learn camp games?
This technique gives you vital background knowledge about certain small people, like allergies, medical conditions, and personality traits
What is reading camper files?
This can be done throughout the week, but especially early in the week, this can facilitate bonding between units and widen a campers support base within Kesem
What is plan activities with other units?
This will keep you calm, cool, and confident and is also a mandatory, well-deserved time to get off your feet
What is take your (FULL) break?
This pre-camp preparation will mean your unit can take charge of a certain circle with your larynx
What is learn camp songs?
This hot tip will prevent last-night rushing to create sub-par superlatives
What is start making paper plate awards early?
Talking about this on the first day of camp helps campers get oriented to a new setting, and can prevent campers being surprised or upset when certain activities come up
What is the schedule?
This will give you energy, prevent burnout, make you a better counselor, and make you more enjoyable to be around
What is S L E E P??