Make It Great amp Get It Straight Presented by Goshen County 4H Camp Counselors Megan Brittingham 4H Educator January 13 2012 Benefits of Camp Counselors Practical Application Leadership ID: 145510
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4-H Camp Top 10:
Make It Great & Get It Straight
Presented by Goshen County 4-H Camp Counselors
Megan Brittingham, 4-H Educator
January 13, 2012Slide2
Benefits of Camp
CounselorsPractical Application:Leadership
Team Work
Communication
“Follow-Through”Time ManagementCreativityDecision MakingProblem SolvingFiscal ResponsibilityMentoringIndependenceBelongingGenerosity Mastery (New Skills)
Campers
Independence
Generosity
Mastery (New Skills)
Belonging
Leadership
Team Work
Communication
Decision Making
Problem Solving
Socialization
Structure
“Unplugged”Slide3
Facilities
Church Basement:
* Kitchen
* Headquarters 2 OuthousesFlag PoleSlide4
Limited Facilities Lead to Unlimited Possibilities
ORIGINAL and creative camps
INCREASE campers
INCREASE counselors
Making “THE BEST” Better!Slide5
Part 1: Lack of Planning on Your Part Does Not Constitute an Emergency on My Part
P
lanning
O
rganizationPreparationSlide6
Planning & OrganizationSlide7
Start Early
Debrief and Evaluate Immediately After CampSWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threat) EvaluationReview Camper Survey Responses
Answer Camper Survey
Formal Camp Planning Begins in January
Select & Publicize Dates ASAPTheme SelectionCamper SuggestionsWorksheetActivitiesSlide8
Planning Camp Program Activities
TEENS PLANSmall Committees (3-4) plan classes and programsDevelop (and record) PlansIdentify Supplies Needed
Delegate Leadership
Try It Out First
Whole Group make decisions that effect entire campLocationScheduleSpecial EventsNecessary “Big Equipment” (Picnic Tables, Stock Trailer)Slide9
Planning Camp Program Activities
Adults “Guide from the Side”Offer ideas, creativity, enthusiasm and resourcesReview lesson plans (and suggest changes/updates) and offer improvements (and ask about supplies)
Update schedule and compile information
Support
Train teens on working with campers, teaching, behavior management, role of a counselor, safety and risk managementSlide10
Preparation
Work DaysMake Supply ListsCreate Samples (as necessary)Develop Rainy Day/Back Up Plans
“Staff Schedule”
Final Details
“The Tub System”Pack & Load Everything Slide11
Part 2: “You Win With People”
-- Woody Hayes
Campers,
Counselors,
Teamwork,
Friends/Meeting New PeopleSlide12
Campers7-12 year olds
Come together from different communities, clubs, ages and schools
Are divided into “Tribes” for programs but have fun together during free times
Program keeps everyone
moving (no scheduled free time)
No Home Sick
Always involved in something
3 Warm
FuzziesSlide13
Counselor-In-Training (CIT)13 year olds
CITs assist in 4-H Camp Planning throughout the yearAre Campers 1st while at Camp but provide support leadership to programs and activities
Learn how to be a Camp Counselor from their peersSlide14
Counselors14-19 year olds
Use experience as a camper in planning Camp
In addition to planning and running Camp, are trained in working with campers, behavior management, teaching and risk management
Train CITs by exampleSlide15
Team Work
Starts Early In Planning Process
Adults & Counselors
Counselors through Camp planning
At Camp Team Work is established:
Counselors & Campers
Adults & Campers
Programs, Challenges & MoreSlide16
Friends & Meeting New People
By splitting up ‘friend groups’ we allow our campers to step out of their comfort zone.
Counselors are assigned a ‘tribe’ to get to know and interact with campers.
Campers are allowed to share tents with their friends or siblings.
Campers have chances to bond with others over new interests.Slide17
Part 3: LEARNINGSlide18
Campers Learn
Fun & Hands-On
Class Stations
Usually 4-H Project based
Compliment/Fit ThemeProgramsUsually involve teamwork, communication and additional 4-H project skillsImportant “Life Skills”BelongingMasteryIndependenceGenerosity“Special”Slide19
Counselors Learn
Planning, Organization
Public Speaking
Team Work
Resource ManagementLeadershipWorking with Others (Patience)LeadershipSlide20
Part 3: 3 “F”s
FUNFOOD
FIRESlide21
FUN
Keep Campers moving!
Including CITs in planning
Younger perspective
Better perspective Games, challenges and activitiesSlide22
FOOD
Simple & Easy MealsSloppy Joes, Tacos, Pancakes, Pizzawhich! Families provide snacks
Watermelon, bananas, apples, oranges, cookies
Family Carry-In at Camp Closing
Families provide side itemsCounselors provide hamburgers & hot dogsSnack ShackCampers bring money to purchase soda, chocolate, chips, etc. Additional income Slide23
S’more Bag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvTXWoD9Nso&noredirect=1 Slide24
Camp Fire
SkitsSongsS’moresChallengesStories