General Counselor Specific Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities
1.            Learn the likes/ dislikes of each participant.
2.            Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the group.
3.            Develop opportunities for interaction between campers and staff.
4.            Provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during camp.
5.            Provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns.
6.            Help each participant meet the goals established by the camp for camper development.

Specific Responsibilities
1.            Guide groups and individual campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities.
2.            Carry out established roles for supervising camper health.
3.            Carry out established roles in enforcing camp safety regulations.
4.            Develop unit activity plans with participants as appropriate.
5.            Supervise all assigned aspects of the campers' day including morning reveille, meal times, rest hour, activities, field trips, and after-hours duty as assigned.
6.            Instruct campers in emergency procedures such as fire drills, evacuating procedures, etc.
7.            Help campers plan their participation in unit-wide or camp-wide programs, special events, and activities.
8.            Assist in teaching or leading an activity, as assigned.