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Title: PorterLaPorte Camp Counselor Training
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Welcome
- Porter/LaPorte Camp Counselor Training
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4-H Camp Counselor OrientationApril 1, 2008
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TOP PRIORITY AT CAMP
- What is the very most important concern we must
all consider as we plan and conduct all camp
activities?
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Safety!!
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Safety of the campers
- What is the worst possible thing you can think of
that could happen at camp? - Serious Injury
- Abduction
- and God forbid this NEVER happens, but death
could occur.
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Have a Plan!
- Dont be caught not paying attention!
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That aint no bull, either!
- Know when and where the danger lurks!
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Safety of the campers
- Name some places where accidents happen at camp
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Safety of the campers
- Your main job as a 4-H Camp Counselor is SAFETY!
- This should be first and foremost in your mind
during all 4-H Camp activities. - Awareness of your campers and your environment
will prevent most serious accidents from happening
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Think about the possibilities and how they could
be handled
- Could a camper get sick or even die from an
illness while at a 3-day camp? - Appendicitis or other illness
- Allergies
- Diabetic
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Health
- Watch for changes in campers
- Remember they are under stress
- Talk with our camp nurse about changes in
behavior (withdrawn, complaints of pain, angry,
fear or sadness)
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Campers can experience stress due to
- Being in an unfamiliar environment
- Using different muscles using them harder
- Eating different foods
- Sleeping in strange places, strange beds
- Meeting new people
- Having no family members around
- Getting up in front of a large group
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What Should Counselors Do?
- Stress proper hygiene to campers
- Eat well-balanced meals
- Rest 7-8 hours of sleep
- Take campers to the camp nurse to seek medical
care at the first sign of illness or injury
(cover your responsibilities) - Have the camper clearly communicate to the nurse
their symptoms, cause of injury, etc. - Set a good example!
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You represent the parent at 4-H
camp(advise/over-see/keep safe)
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The Third Priority at Camp
- Camp needs to be fun for ALL participants.
- Camp is for Campers.
- Make sure all campers are participating in
activities
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What is Fun?
- When all people feel good.
- Campers will have fond memories of activities.
- When you are successful!
- Sharing good times with other people.
- Talking, laughing and sharing.
- Not having fun at the expense of individual (i.e.
first ask campers if they would like to
participate in Table Fun)
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THE TOP 3 4-H CAMP PRIORITIES ARE
- Safety
- Health
- Fun
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Counselors Should
- Put forth their best effort
- Work together as a team
- Share the burden of responsibility
- Remember your behavior expectations
- Be a positive role-model for campers
- Have a good time while doing your duties
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Good Luck!
- Now on to more training!
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