Camp Counselor
NYEP
Newark, New Jersey
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Promoted team building exercises such as trust falls, scavenger hunts, and ropes courses.
- Managed inventory of camping supplies such as tents, sleeping bags, cooking utensils.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress at camp.
- Inspected cabins daily to verify cleanliness standards were met according to health regulations.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Led educational workshops on environmental conservation, fostering a sense of responsibility and awareness among campers.
