RESPONSIBLE TO:
Event Director
PURPOSE:
Leadership for a group of campers in the camp program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A group counselor should —
1.
Be a committed Christian with a dedication to the church. His/her life
should exemplify the Christian way of life.
Each counselor is called upon to spread the "good news" of the
gospel and should be a facilitator of growth and change.
2.
Have
some training and/or experience in small-group camping and camping skills.
3.
Attend
pre-camp training event or orientation.
4.
Be
able to relate to others, especially children and/or youth.
5.
Have
some ability in group dynamics.
6.
Possess
some knowledge of the characteristics of the particular age group.
7.
Show
interest and desire in being a facilitator and be understanding of and open to
any problem or concern of the
camper. Give honest answers to
questions.
8.
Exhibit
knowledge of responsibilities.
9. Be 18 years of age or older and exhibit maturity of emotions and thought.
10. Must complete the online staff training curriculum that will be offered prior to the beginning of camp and pass each of the 12 modules.
11. Must be able to attend the mandatory staff training prior to the beginning of camp.
12. Must be able to pass with a grade of 70 or above the Sexual Abuse and Molestation Awareness Training exam which follows the training event at camp
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Camp Council expects that each counselor will —
1.
Abide
by SLUMBER FALLS CAMP POLICIES and PROCEDURES.
2.
Live
with a small group of 5-6 campers (cabin group) and be a friend who is worthy of
respect; a counselor is not just one of the boys or girls and must be
responsible for physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of the camper.
Counselor is responsible to know where his/her campers are at all times.
3.
Share
responsibilities for a co-ed family group of l0-l2 campers with a co-counselor.
4.
Guide
campers in following all camp policies, procedures and rules and must be willing
to abide by the same rules by which the campers themselves live.
(Lights out, rise-up time, morning watch, promptness at meals, wearing of
shoes, etc.)
5.
Guide
campers in participation in group, individual, and all-camp activities.
The counselor should encourage healthy relationships and competition
between campers and groups.
6.
Practice
good, effective, and shared leadership with co-counselor and campers.
7.
Practice
Christian principles in group decision-making, and help campers to understand
these principles and live their faith. Counselors
should be able to stimulate interest in the beauty of God's love, God's world,
God's purposes.
8.
Participate
in all activities with the group and must be willing to involve and submerge
themselves in the activities of the group.
9.
Cooperate
with the authority and duties of hired camp staff.
10.
Act
as host/hostess in dining hall during meals.
Sit with campers in dining hall.
11.
Supervise
camper chores (restroom, cabin and grounds clean-up, dining hall duties, etc.)
12.
Begin
the week prepared, ready and rested for the task.
13.
Greet
campers and parents on opening day, and help campers settle in and adjust.
14.
Plan
activities for the campers with co-counselor, allowing flexibility.
15.
Assist
in program activities with Event Director, as assigned.
16.
Give
aid to less experienced counselors.
17.
Report
to Event Director matters s/he cannot handle, e.g., discipline, communication
problems with staff or campers, etc.
18.
Must
prevent romantic entanglements which could disrupt the life of the whole camp
and destroy the counselor-camper or relationship.
19.
Evaluation:
a.
Set tone for end-of-week camper evaluation.
b.
Fill out evaluation form thoroughly.
c.
Participate in end-of-week evaluation session.