Why am I here? Counselor Responsibilities

1. Help campers find their group, get settled and become acquainted.

2. Learn the names of the campers in your group as quickly as possible. Get to know all of them and their interests. Make sure the campers feel welcome and part of the group the moment they arrive at camp.

3. Be sure your campers know the location of the round-up area, where specialists meet, bathrooms, health center and camp boundary lines

4. Help campers, especially the quiet youngster, enjoy camp activities. Some campers will shy away from new experiences and will want to stay with a familiar routine.

5. Practice good risk management strategies. These strategies will help prevent reduce the likelihood of something happening that could cause physical, mental, or emotional harm to a camper. Remember, your goal is to provide a safe, positive, caring and nurturing environment. A camper will not have fun if they do not feel safe.

6. Check for illnesses and injury, but don’t make a big deal over minor scratches report all illnesses and injuries to the camp nurse.

7. Stay with your group at all times. Bathroom breaks are taken during specials.