Goals for Campers

Our challenge this summer is to help each camper work towards achieving these goals:

1. CAMPER HAS FUN

Set the tone every morning. Use a fun greeting.
Smile. Be silly.
Have fun yourself.

2. CAMPER CONNECTS TO COUNSELORS

Find a way to connect to each camper.
Do not play favorites.
Address campers by name.
Be friendly, warm, and sensitive.

3. CAMPER TRIES NEW THINGS

Verbally encourage - you can do it!
Do "new things" with camper.
Use baby steps. Break task down into smaller chunks.

4. CAMPER IS ABLE TO MAKE A FRIEND AND BE A FRIEND

Know the friendships that exist within the group.
Assign and rotate buddies.
Be proactive with children who need more help.

5. CAMPER DEMONSTRATES AGE-APPROPRIATE INDEPENDENCE

Set clear expectations.
Set up systems and routines.
Give ongoing reminders of expectations.

6. CAMPER IS KIND TO OTHERS IN GROUP

Set the tone.
Recognize kind words and actions.
Have zero tolerance for unkind words and actions.

7. CAMPER ENJOYS, LEARNS, AND IMPROVES SKILLS AT ACTIVITIES

Know each child's interests and abilities for all activities.
Work with campers 1:1 when needed.
Be enthusiastic for all activities.

8. CAMPER IS AN INVOLVED GROUP MEMBER

Build excitement about being a group member.
Implement team building activities.
Reinforce teamwork behavior.