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1. Enhance Your Communication Skills
- Communicate with campers, other counselors, parents, and supervisors regularly
- Work with people who you know, and those you don’t
2. Practice Conflict Resolution
- Confront conflict with campers and staff
- Mediate problems in a fair and efficient way
3. Be Part of a Team
- Collaborate with co-counselors
- Create learning opportunities with your co-teachers in activities
- Be a part of the whole staff team to make magic for campers
4. Be the Mentor You Looked Up To
- Make a difference in your campers’ lives
- Create moments that you and your campers will remember forever
- Be an incredible role model for children
5. Hone Your Leadership Skills
- Run special events like Team Meets, Program, Unit Nights, and Activity Nights
- Establish supportive relationships with your campers and co-counselors
6. Exercise Self-Discipline
- Give your best, every day, even when it’s hard
- Maintain a positive attitude and energy
- Choose to be selfless and put others’ needs before your own
7. Develop Your Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills
- Practice problem solving with campers in cabin living
- Work on decision making as an activity teacher
8. Experience Personal Growth
- Receive feedback and coaching from Senior Staff and learn more about your strengths and areas where you can grow
- Understand more about yourself and how you work with people