Camp Courage Volunteers
Responsibilities of Camp Courage Counselors:
Each camp counselor will be assigned a small group of children who they
are responsible for throughout the course of camp. Each small group will
have a minimum of two counselors assigned. The responsibilities of the
counselors are:
- Not allowing yourself to be one-on-one with a camper in a private place.
If a camper wants to speak with you privately do it in an open place where
you are in the sight of others.
- Directing their small group where to be according to the master schedule.
- Identifying and tracking which children in their small group needs to receive
medication from the camp nurse and making certain they receive it.
- Taking care of oneself throughout the course of camp. Scheduling breaks
with their co-counselor so that they can re-charge, get a snack or just
escape their duties for a short-time.
- Actively participating in all silly camp antics such as skits, songs and
general clowning around. (Don’t be “too cool” for fun
or the kids will not participate.)
- Not encouraging or participating in pranks on other small groups.
- Working with camp director and other camp staff to iron out difficulties
with facilities, programs and campers.
- Helping develop, carry out and evaluate a camp program that reflects the
goals of Camp Courage.
- Immediately reporting any problems you see with a child to the Camp Director.
This includes disciplinary problems within the group, any problems you
believe a child is having at home, or any suspect of physical, emotional,
or psychological abuse.
- Following and modeling safe infection control protocols, as appropriate.
- Setting a good example in ALL you do at camp. Camp is a fun learning experience!
Prohibited Camp Courage Counselor Behavior
In order to have a safe, healthy camp that is a good experience for everyone,
counselors will NOT:
- Use objectionable or inappropriate language. (This will be discussed at
counselor training- ask questions if you’re unsure what is inappropriate.)
- Engage in or permit verbal or non-verbal put-downs of others.
- Permit destruction of nature in any form.
- Permit vandalism of property in any form.
- Permit any kind of littering.
- Engage in or permit excessive “horseplay” or physical “rough-housing”
with campers.
- Make threats to or administer physical punishments.
- Be under the influence of or in possession of any drugs, alcohol or tobacco products.
- Drink soda, eat snacks or have special privileges such as using a cell
phone in front of campers.
- Wear t-shirts, cap or clothing that advertise alcohol, tobacco or anything
offensive.
Volunteer Time Requirements
Volunteers will need to attend a mandatory training session prior to the
start of Camp Courage. Volunteers are expected to attend the entire duration of camp.
Our next Camp Courage is scheduled for June 5 –9, 2023.
Apply
Registration will open April 2023. In the meantime, please fill out our
volunteer interest form
here.