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4-H Camp Top 10: Make It Great & Get It Straight

4-H Camp Top 10: Make It Great & Get It Straight. Presented by Goshen County 4-H Camp Counselors Megan Brittingham, 4-H Educator January 13, 2012. Benefits of Camp. Counselors Practical Application: Leadership Team Work Communication “Follow-Through” Time Management Creativity

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4-H Camp Top 10: Make It Great & Get It Straight

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  1. 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

  2. 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”

  3. Facilities Church Basement: * Kitchen * Headquarters 2 Outhouses Flag Pole

  4. Limited Facilities Lead to Unlimited Possibilities • ORIGINAL and creative camps • INCREASE campers • INCREASE counselors • Making “THE BEST” Better!

  5. Part 1: Lack of Planning on Your Part Does Not Constitute an Emergency on My Part Planning Organization Preparation

  6. Planning & Organization

  7. 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

  8. 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)

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Part 2: “You Win With People” -- Woody Hayes Campers, Counselors, Teamwork, Friends/Meeting New People

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. Part 3: LEARNING

  18. 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”

  19. Counselors Learn • Planning, Organization • Public Speaking • Team Work • Resource Management • Leadership • Working with Others (Patience) • Leadership

  20. Part 3: 3 “F”s • FUN • FOOD • FIRE

  21. FUN • Keep Campers moving! • Including CITs in planning • Younger perspective • Better perspective • Games, challenges and activities

  22. 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

  23. S’more Bag http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvTXWoD9Nso&noredirect=1

  24. Camp Fire • Skits • Songs • S’mores • Challenges • Stories

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