Adelyn Mollohan

Counselor

Kent Sussex Industries

06.2018 - 08.2023

Designing and adapting camp activities to ensure they are accessible and inclusive for children with various disabilities. This might includes modifying games, arts and crafts projects, outdoor adventures, and other recreational activities to accommodate different abilities.
Offering individualized support and assistance to campers with special needs to help them fully participate in camp activities. Including providing physical assistance, helping with communication, and offering encouragement and reassurance.
Supervising campers during all activities to ensure their safety and well-being. This includes monitoring for any potential hazards, addressing any safety concerns, and providing appropriate supervision during swimming, outdoor adventures, and other activities.
Facilitating opportunities for social interaction and peer connections among campers with special needs and their peers without disabilities. Encouraging teamwork, cooperation, and friendship building through group activities, team challenges, and shared experiences.
Responding to behavioral challenges in a positive and constructive manner, using strategies such as redirection, positive reinforcement, and de-escalation techniques. Working collaboratively with campers, parents, and camp staff to address any behavioral concerns and promote positive behavior.
Offering emotional support and guidance to campers with special needs as they navigate new experiences and challenges at camp. Building rapport, listening attentively, and offering encouragement and validation can help campers feel understood and supported.
Maintaining open and transparent communication with parents/guardians of campers with special needs. Providing regular updates on their child's progress, discussing any concerns or challenges, and soliciting feedback to ensure a collaborative and supportive partnership.

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