the attributes of a great summer camp counselor
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THE ATTRIBUTES OF A GREATSUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
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Life as a summer camp counselor is exciting since you never know what each new day will bring.
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Whether you are leading campers on a hiking trail in the wilderness or comforting a homesick child, you will constantly be challenged to develop your leadership skills while enjoying the perks that come with working outdoors.
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It is important, however, to recognize that it takes a special person to become a summer camp counselor.
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Following are the top attributes summer camps look for in their counselor candidates that point toward someone who can rise to any challenge while maintaining a friendly demeanor.
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EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
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Team meetings, parent conferences and bunk-side chats all require a summer camp counselor to adjust their communication strategies to fit the situation.
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For this reason, camp counselors should be just as comfortable talking to a parent about health concerns as they are telling stories around the campfire.
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Ideal candidates will have empathy, compassion and be able to direct children without losing their temper.
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In fact, summer camp counselors are also called upon to teach kids positive ways to manage their conflicts, which means that must have excellent problem-solving skills.
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ABILITY TO LEAD RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Leadership skills are essential for summer camp counselors who are in charge of teaching kids how to safely enjoy their camp activities.
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During the course of the day, they may instruct students in activities ranging from pottery to archery.
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As they do so, they will keep an eye out for kids who are struggling and find ways to include them in the group.
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They can also quickly adapt to changing circumstances such as bringing an outdoor game of basketball into the gym instead of letting the rain ruin the fun.
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HIGHLY AWARE AND DETAIL-ORIENTED
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As anyone who has ever watched more than two kids at a time can tell you, managing a group of children requires constant vigilance.
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In addition to leading the fun, camp counselors are responsible for making sure each camper is dressed appropriately for the weather, eating well and getting adequate rest.
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Camp counselors also stay alert for signs of health problems such as allergies that need to be addressed by the camp’s medical team …
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… and they keep a head count of the children during transitions to ensure that no one gets lost in the crowd.
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ENERGETIC PERSONALITY
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Waking up at dawn, leading activities and keeping up with all of the details requires a lot of energy.
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Therefore, summer camp counselors should possess a high-energy personality that bubbles over with friendliness.
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Young campers look up to their older leaders and a strong counselor can set a positive tone for the day.
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Summer camp counselors should also be able to work as a team with other counselors to coordinate large group activities such as competitions and overnight camping trips.
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Summer camp counselors gain valuable experience that can transfer to any career field.
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Yet, it is their dynamic personalities and commitment to excellence that makes them most desirable to potential employers.
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While many summer camp counselors are alumni of the camps where they work, others are drawn in by the opportunity to work with kids in a fun, outdoor environment.
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Either way, those who possess the attributes of a quality summer camp counselor are in the right position to enjoy long-term success.
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Let your kids experience fun at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.
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Summer camp counselors will keep your child both safe and busy with arts and crafts, games, water sports, gymnastics and more.
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