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4-H Camp Top 10: Make It Great & Get It Straight
Presented by Goshen County 4-H Camp CounselorsMegan Brittingham, 4-H Educator
January 13, 2012
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Benefits of Camp• Counselors
– Practical Application:• Leadership• Team Work• Communication• “Follow-Through”• Time Management• Creativity• Decision Making• Problem Solving• Fiscal Responsibility• Mentoring• Independence• Belonging• Generosity • Mastery (New Skills)
• Campers– Independence– Generosity– Mastery (New Skills)– Belonging– Leadership– Team Work– Communication– Decision Making– Problem Solving– Socialization– Structure– “Unplugged”
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FacilitiesChurch Basement:
* Kitchen* Headquarters
2 OuthousesFlag Pole
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Limited Facilities Lead to Unlimited Possibilities
•ORIGINAL and creative camps•INCREASE campers•INCREASE counselors•Making “THE BEST” Better!
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Part 1: Lack of Planning on Your Part Does Not Constitute an Emergency on My Part
Planning
Organization
Preparation
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Planning & Organization
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Start Early• Debrief and Evaluate Immediately After Camp– SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and
Threat) Evaluation– Review Camper Survey Responses– Answer Camper Survey
• Formal Camp Planning Begins in January– Select & Publicize Dates ASAP– Theme Selection• Camper Suggestions• Worksheet• Activities
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Planning Camp Program Activities
•TEENS PLAN– Small Committees (3-4) plan classes and programs
• Develop (and record) Plans• Identify Supplies Needed• Delegate Leadership• Try It Out First
– Whole Group make decisions that effect entire camp• Location• Schedule• Special Events• Necessary “Big Equipment” (Picnic Tables, Stock Trailer)
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Planning Camp Program Activities
• Adults “Guide from the Side”– Offer ideas, creativity, enthusiasm and resources– Review lesson plans (and suggest changes/updates)
and offer improvements (and ask about supplies)– Update schedule and compile information– Support– Train teens on working with campers, teaching,
behavior management, role of a counselor, safety and risk management
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Preparation• Work Days– Make Supply Lists– Create Samples (as necessary)– Develop Rainy Day/Back Up Plans– “Staff Schedule”– Final Details
• “The Tub System”• Pack & Load Everything
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Part 2: “You Win With People” -- Woody Hayes
Campers, Counselors,Teamwork,
Friends/Meeting New People
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Campers7-12 year olds
• Come together from different communities, clubs, ages and schools
• Are divided into “Tribes” for programs but have fun together during free times
• Program keeps everyone moving (no scheduled free time)– No Home Sick– Always involved in something
• 3 Warm Fuzzies
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Counselor-In-Training (CIT)13 year olds
• CITs assist in 4-H Camp Planning throughout the year
• Are Campers 1st while at Camp but provide support leadership to programs and activities
• Learn how to be a Camp Counselor from their peers
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Counselors14-19 year olds
• Use experience as a camper in planning Camp• In addition to planning and running Camp, are
trained in working with campers, behavior management, teaching and risk management
• Train CITs by example
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Team Work
•Starts Early In Planning Process • Adults & Counselors• Counselors through Camp planning
At Camp Team Work is established:• Counselors & Campers• Adults & Campers•Programs, Challenges & More
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Friends & Meeting New People
• By splitting up ‘friend groups’ we allow our campers to step out of their comfort zone.
• Counselors are assigned a ‘tribe’ to get to know and interact with campers.
• Campers are allowed to share tents with their friends or siblings.
• Campers have chances to bond with others over new interests.
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Part 3: LEARNING
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Campers Learn
• Fun & Hands-On– Class Stations
• Usually 4-H Project based• Compliment/Fit Theme
– Programs• Usually involve teamwork,
communication and additional 4-H project skills
• Important “Life Skills”– Belonging– Mastery– Independence– Generosity– “Special”
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Counselors Learn• Planning, Organization• Public Speaking• Team Work• Resource Management• Leadership• Working with Others
(Patience)• Leadership
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Part 3: 3 “F”s•FUN•FOOD•FIRE
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FUN• Keep Campers moving!•Including CITs in planning• Younger perspective• Better perspective •Games, challenges and activities
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FOOD• Simple & Easy Meals– Sloppy Joes, Tacos, Pancakes, Pizzawhich!
• Families provide snacks– Watermelon, bananas, apples, oranges, cookies
• Family Carry-In at Camp Closing– Families provide side items– Counselors provide hamburgers & hot dogs
• Snack Shack– Campers bring money to purchase soda, chocolate,
chips, etc. – Additional income
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S’more Baghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvTXWoD9Nso&noredirect=1
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Camp Fire
• Skits• Songs• S’mores• Challenges• Stories