Rachel Smart
Anna Overbeck Camp Director of GSNYPENN Pathways
Auburn,NY
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Certification
Dynamic Camp Counselor at Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc. skilled in problem-solving and group leadership. Enhanced camper engagement through tailored activities, fostering a positive environment that improved participation. Demonstrated effective communication and safety management, ensuring a secure and enriching experience for all campers while promoting teamwork and personal growth.
Work History
Camp Counselor
1 Month- Supervised campers during daily activities, ensuring safety, engagement, and positive group behavior.
- Assisted with activity setup, cleanup, and transitions to maintain smooth camp operations.
- Enforced camp rules and addressed concerns calmly to support respectful, inclusive environment.
- Led games, crafts, and outdoor programming while adapting activities to camper needs.
- Supported counselors and directors with schedules, camper attendance, and daily routines.
- Monitored camper well-being and reported safety issues promptly to camp leadership.
- Built rapport with campers through active listening, encouragement, and consistent guidance.
- Responded to emergencies and behavioral incidents using established procedures and sound judgment.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork and strengthened bonds among campers.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork and strengthened bonds among campers.
- Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.
- Promoted camper growth through individualized attention, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
- Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
- Supported campers in realizing their full potential through guidance and encouragement in skill development sessions.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Assisted in the successful management of daily operations such as meal planning, activity scheduling, and site maintenance.
- Facilitated team-building exercises that encouraged collaboration among peers while improving interpersonal skills among participants.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
- Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
- Fostered safe and inclusive environment for campers by strictly adhering to camp safety protocols.
- Improved camp cleanliness and organization with thorough daily inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Encouraged creative expression among campers by setting up art and music workshops.
Education
High School Diploma
- Honor roll 2nd semester 2024
- Honor Roll 3rd semester 2026
- 3.5 GPA
Skills
Problem-solving
Time management
Positive engagement
Team leadership
Effective communication
Child supervision
Attention to detail
Decision-making
Creative and energetic
Group leadership
Problem resolution
Creative mindset
CPR
Relationship building
First aid
Conflict resolution and mediation
Positive reinforcement
Program and activity planning
Child and adolescent mentoring
Safety management
Group supervision and management
Compassionate communication
Enforcing rules
Activity planning
Outdoor skills
Interpersonal and written communication
Activity supervision
Parental communication
Camper supervision
Issue identification and resolution
Group and individual instruction
Camper support and assistance
Arts and crafts
Peer mentoring
Life skills development
Activity scheduling
Program instruction
Emergency procedures
Environmental education
Safety guidelines
Health and wellness
Music and drama
Patience and understanding
Certification
• CPR Certification
Timeline
Camp Counselor
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High School Diploma
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