Camp Counselor
ESF Summer Camps
Baltimore, MD
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress at camp.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed.
- Promoted team building exercises such as trust falls, scavenger hunts, and ropes courses.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors in planning fun evening events such as movie nights or talent shows.
- Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.
- Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
- Enforced safety rules while supervising high ropes course activities such as zip lining and rock climbing walls.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Improved camper experience with list of flash-fun ideas.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.