The Attributes Of A Great Summer Camp Counselor

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• Publié par: garydavidwilliams
• Publié le: 02 juin 2016
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• Langue: English

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Life as a summer camp counselor is exciting since you never know what each new day will bring.

Whether you are leading campers on a hiking trail in the wilderness or comforting a homesick child, you will constantly be challenged to develop your leadership skills while enjoying the perks that come with working outdoors.

It is important, however, to recognize that it takes a special person to become a summer camp counselor.

Following are the top attributes summer camps look for in their counselor candidates that point toward someone who can rise to any challenge while maintaining a friendly demeanor.

EXCELLENTCOMMUNICATIONSKILLS

Team meetings, parent conferences and bunk-side chats all require a summer camp counselor to adjust their communication strategies to fit the situation.

For this reason, camp counselors should be just as comfortable talking to a parent about health concerns as they are telling stories around the campfire.

Ideal candidates will have empathy, compassion and be able to direct children without losing their temper.

In fact, summer camp counselors are also called upon to teach kids positive ways to manage their conflicts, which means that must have excellent problem-solving skills.