Free Scenario Training for Summer Camp Counselors

Hi there! Just sharing another resource for virtual camp staff training. This slide deck goes over some basic camp scenarios. The training is designed for new camp counselors or counselors in training. I am planning to use this as a part of my virtual training, but it can be adapted to use however you would like. 

This training has some information that is specific to our camp. Feel free to make a copy of the training and make it work for your camp's needs.

The training includes six different scenarios on the following topics:

• Gossip
• Camper Boundaries
• Bullying
• Abuse
• Homesickness

This training is based off of my experience in the camp field (8+ years) and information from the American Camping Association. The scenarios are based off of real life camper situations, but names and information have been changed. The audio is my own. 

Scenario Training:

 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VCtWtVDBbBfmy4HPkELL5RElD1SXehkWYfwdle3X2Jk/edit?usp=sharing

Free Camp Counselor Training: Setting Consequences

Hi there! Just sharing another resource for virtual camp staff training. This slide deck goes over the basics of setting consequences. The training is designed for new camp counselors or counselors in training. I am planning to use this as a part of my virtual training, but it can be adapted to use however you would like. 

This training has some information that is specific to our camp. Feel free to make a copy of the training and make it work for your camp's needs.

The training includes the following topics:

• What is a Consequence
• Consequences vs. Punishments
• Using Rewards as Consequences
• Collective Consequences
• Implementing Consequences
• Example Scenarios

This training is based off of my experience in the camp field (8+ years) and information from the American Camping Association.

Setting Consequences Training:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qJOs2DuLOLCOXMVK2L9ryB2mxpaiprRlk0OV9nA-lG8/edit?usp=sharing

Free Being a Good Counselor Camp Counselor Training

Here is another free resource for training summer camp counselors. This slide deck goes over the basics of being a good counselor. The training is designed for new camp counselors or counselors in training. I am planning to use this as a part of my virtual training, but it can be adapted to use however you would like. 

This training has some information that is specific to our camp. Feel free to make a copy of the training and make it work for your camp's needs.

The training includes the following topics:

• Counselor Expectations
• Positions at Camp
• Analyzing the Daily Schedule
• Importance of the Counselor
• Qualities of a Good Counselor
• The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Game
• Effects a Counselor has on Campers

This training is based off of my experience in the camp field (8+ years) and information from the American Camping Association. Videos are from The Summer Camp Society. I do own nor did I create any of the videos. The Good, The Bad, The Ugly game is based on a game from Developing a Counselor-in-Training Program for Camps by Eric Nicastro, Jessica Furrie, and Rachel Saslove.

Being a Good Counselor Training:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1e6doiL5yD3uwk4-_b0qRHUxJVQ-fkGOj-xxudaDgSYA/edit?usp=sharing

Free Boundaries at Camp Training for Summer Camp Counselors

Since a few people were able to use my last virtual training on Homesickness, I decided to share all of my virtual trainings. This training is regarding boundaries at summer camp. The training primarily focuses on boundaries that should occur between counselors and campers. 

Please feel free to make a copy of the training and adjust it to fit the needs of your camp. 

• The training includes the following topics:
• What are professional boundaries
• Why are boundaries important
• Technology and boundaries
• Physical boundaries
• Confidentiality
• Red light, green light, you’re fired scenarios
• Consequences of not respecting boundaries

Everything is based on my experience in the camp field (8+ years) and information from the American Camping Association. The "Red Light, Green Light, You're Fired" scenarios are partially from the book Developing a Counselor-in-Training Program for Camps by Eric Nicastro, Jessica Furrie, and Rachel Saslove. I did change some of the original scenarios. 

If you're interested in more trainings, make sure to follow my blog. I will be posting more soon. All of these trainings are a part of an 8 hour virtual training session that I am hoping to use with my new staff. 

Boundaries at Camp Training: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eF8lLxibOJ_o1_vxKPeizsoDJMtao5EJ7kh2JwxL4C8/edit?usp=sharing

Free Homesickness Training Deck for Summer Camp Counselors

 I want to take the opportunity to share some of my resources with other camp professionals. This resource is a Google Slide presentation for new counselors or counselors in training to learn about homesickness. The training can be used on its own or in combination with other material.  There are notes to help with delivery of the presentation. 

The training goes over the following topics:

• Definition of Homesickness
• Identifying Common Symptoms
• Identifying Common Triggers
• Preventative Strategies
• Strategies for When Homesickness Occurs
• Dealing With Parents
• Example Scenarios

All material is based on my experience in the camp field (8+ years) and information from the American Camping Association. 

Please enjoy! Feel free to make a copy of the slides and change the information to fit with your camp.

If you like the training, make sure to share this blog so that others can use it as well. :)

Homesickness 101: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16uRUlhA4ZIZEWTvtmboTXJSaCIY4OQVHnJDxVvMqzVU/edit?usp=sharing