There are a large number of diverse camps in the world today. There are overnight camps, day camps, religious, themed, athletic and academic camps. No matter what type of camp you go to, there will forever be one significant aspect: Counselors in Training. Do not let the "in training" fool you. CITs are a valuable and important part of every camp. They are role models for campers and the future leaders of the camp. CITs can be as young as 14 and as old as 16 in some cases. Either way, it is critical that they obtain the correct training in order to grow and eventually become a superb counselor one day. This is why I chose to write a Counselor in Training Manual for the camp in my hometown, Hanover Parks and Recreation. The director, Lauren Rodday, was ecstatic about the idea when I first emailed her. Together we brainstormed ideas for what would be included in the manual. As I did my research, I came to discover that a lot of different camps have the same reasons for CIT training. For …show more content…
The conclusion that I came to is that CIT training is vital because the incoming CITs need to comprehend that they are no longer campers. They now have a job with responsibilities and they need to understand that. Without CIT training, the new CITs would go into their new role with a camper mindset. They must be taught that they are no longer at camp to be taken care of but they are at camp to care for the campers and be role models in the camp community. This communication is especially important at Hanover Parks and Recreation because often times we have CITs that were a camper just the previous summer. We have had CITs who did not take their job seriously and treated it like another summer at camp. Those are the types of situations that we want to avoid. This CIT manual will help make the message lucid that they now have responsibilities and we are appreciative of their
Interviews are set to happen for Monday next week. The questions that will be asked are 1. In what ways do you make parents, students, and coaches aware of TBI? 2. How do you know when an athlete has TBI? 3. In your own words, can you explain what TBI is? 4. Why should people be aware of TBI? 5. If you had an unlimited budget to tell parents, athletes, and athletes about TBI, how would you explain it to them and why? 6. Do you feel it is important for the coaches and parents to be educated on TBI and why? The journals talk about long term effects and how TBI occur in collegiate athletes and high school but more commonly in collegiate athletes. Some journals discussed the rehabilitation for concussions and how athletic trainers plat key roles
Both the youth and adult chaperones gained friendships and a greater understanding of each other and the world at large. Youth were able to practice life skills such as taking responsibility for oneself and building relationships with others different from you. As a result of this program, youth from Kanawha County participated as campers with the Wayne County 4-H Older Camp. The collaborative spirit among the Extension Educators was unparalleled. All involved recommended that these educational experiences continue in the
Rebekah utilized the “sink or swim” approach to supervision, which particularly emphasizes the process of challenging the counselor-in-training. She described her philosophy of supervision as experiential. In other words, counselors-in-training learn best by jumping in, experiencing the role of a counselor, and learning as they go. Furthermore, it is important to have confidence in the abilities and skills of the counselor-in-training, as well as, trusting in their ability to be responsible for their actions. She monitors
The discrimination model of supervision developed by Bernard & Goodyear, (1998) has three primary focus areas in training novice counselors these include use of intervention, what the supervisee is doing in the session that is observable, conceptualization or how the session work is being conducted and the level of understanding the supervisee has regarding client themes and application of specific counseling session interventions, and personalization, the supervisors own approach or method. This model embeds three essential supervisory roles, teacher, counselor and consultant in providing effective supervision. The teacher's primary
Traditions in Camp Tahquitz date back to 1925 when the Tribe of Tahquitz was founded. Fifteen honor scouts were chosen to initiate a summer camp for the youth that would remain active in the winter season through Indian Lore, backpacking, and service program. Also, the website describes that Camp Tahquitz passes on the traditions through highly respected ceremonies as well as through oral traditions. Traditions move along with the passage of time; therefore, many traditions have been passed on as well as the ongoing passion and dedication by the Tribesmen. The staff in this case, is at the core of the camp and is the primary facilitator of interactions and activities.
As the Friday night lights shine down onto the field, the running back from Washington High School takes a hard hit to the head. He lies on the field motionless as trainers rush over to him. He is diagnosed as having a severe concussions. While there are immediate dangers of having such a concussion, the later effects of such an injury and this student's life in the future are unknown, and potentially life threatening. Studies have extensively concluded that CTE is an undeniable danger in the NFL, as well as in high school students. In order to continue the protection of our athletes and students, the NFL and other leagues will be required to further research of CTE and its effects, as well as continue the development of advanced protective
It is my belief, a school counselor must have the personality characteristics of an effective counselor and have a personal approach to treatment. Personal characteristics of an effective counselor are as follows: making life oriented choices, being authentic, sincere, and honest with students at all times. Other characteristics consist of appreciating the influence of different cultures and being passionate with students as they are counseled. Having the respect for others, regardless of culture, race, and ethnicity are also characteristics of being a great counselor. Being authentic, honest, and sincere helps build a great rapport with students, parents, and co-workers. Students need someone to be passionate and show genuine concern when helping them through their educational journey. Each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. It should be a counselor’s desire along with teaching staff to help students meet their needs to their fullest potential in these areas by providing an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and invites shared ideas.
Camp Happy Valley is a summer day camp which is located in London, Ontario. It formed in 1965, and as a not-for-profit organization. Camp Happy Valley engages in create a positive and safe atmosphere for children to increase their experience. Sue Johnson is the director of this camp and work for hiring the super staff team. Adam Cameron is the programmer for Happy Valley. The process of hiring and training staff was low efficiency, and the camp’s morale was depressed. Camp Happy Valley needs to make some decisions as soon as possible to improve this situation.
Conversely, other boot camps have intensively supervised all of the offenders that have successfully completed their programs while others have supervised their participants in a manner similar to those in traditional probational programs. Some of the boot camps have developed aftercare programs aimed at helping the graduates cope with the transition from a strict and rigid boot camp environment to the community with a less rigid environment. These programs were developed as correctional officials found most of the participants who left boot camps were not able to fit in the community well after leaving the boot camps. These aftercare programs aim at ensuring that the graduates are able to integrate well into the community as well as take an active role in the supervision of the graduate’s activities. They also
Illustrate the value of a training needs assessment in an organization in general, supporting your response.
Although the the writings are about two different types of slavery at two different times, they are still very similar. Experience and Power are central themes that are similar in both Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas and Slave Girl. However, there are opposing themes are Religion and Reasoning.
After seeing the smiles that seemed almost permanent that week, I realized how important it is to work with and help younger children. I also learned what it’s like knowing that you’ve made a difference in someone’s life. I’ve been a counselor at that same camp for two more years since that first summer, and it gets better every time. Even though it can be difficult and frustrating to work with children sometimes, the reward that you, as well as the children, receive is well worth the effort.
The discussions surrounding boot camps has always been extremely controversial. Many question the abilities of the inmates to learn with the strict military style regimen ( O’Neill, MaKenzie, and Bierie 2007). Although there are many basic similarities among the boot camps other aspects differ greatly. Each program is constructed differently with
Everything that I want to talk about can be summed up into FIT, ABCD, and OMC. Yeah I know that sounds like a foreign language, but I promise it all makes sense. FIT or fit stands for Faith In Training, but What exactly is faith in training? To me it means ABCD. It means that after A admit to God you’re a sinner, B believe that Jesus is God’s son, and C confess your faith in Jesus Christ comes Plan D. Do what Christ wants his Christians to do. One night our staffer came during hang time to the girls’ dorm and just talked with us and asked about our lives here in Dierks, and In Arkansas (She was from Georgia). She asked about my friends and how many Christians there were in our town. I explained that we had 6 churches in our town and little over 1000 people so most people had heard about Christ whether or not they attended a church. She asked if it was easy for us to be Christians at school then, and of course I replied no. although all of the girls whom sit at my lunch table made it known that in some way shape or form they had done the ABCs, sometimes those girls forget about D. that although we surround ourselves with “Christians” it is still hard to find friends that are living out the final step that is often forgotten, so that got me to thinking, how exactly can we live out plan D? The kids played a game called OMC Organized Mass Chaos each kid received task cards that said things like “get shaving cream on your hand and go high five three people.” Or “get a cup of water and throw it on a staffer” so whenever the kid set out to go get that cup of water they might get stopped along the
As a future school counselor, I can reflect that these past eight weeks, I have a full understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a school counselor in a traditional high school. Practicum 2 has been learning experiences that I will remember as I start my new profession. I believe that being exposed and actively involved with a group of school counselors brought a wide range of knowledge that I plan to utilize in the future. As a continuum from my Practicum 1, the following CACREP standards are mentioned below.