A. Be the leaders in developing a wholesome camp spirit:
• Be friendly to everyone.
• Learn and use first names.
• Set a good example.
• Help the campers feel at home.
• Encourage campers to participate in all activities, to take care of equipment and 4-H Center property, etc.
• Respect the camperʼs right to have ideas.
• Bring out the hidden talents of campers.
• Go over the camp schedule with campers as often as necessary.
• Carry out instructions of camp director(s) or program leader.
• Preside at meals.
- Inform campers of procedures used in meal service and clearing of tables.
- Lead and direct table conversation.
• Give special attention to
- Seeing that no one is left out.
- Encouraging good eating habits.
- Checking on illnesses or injuries and, if necessary, reporting them to the 4-H Center nurse/EMT.
- Getting campers to various locations on time.
- Promoting safety at all times.
- Getting quiet after “lights out”.
- Encouraging every camper to be considerate of his fellow campers as well as staff.
- Maintaining necessary discipline by helping campers understand the limits prescribed for group living
situations.
• Promote the six Pillars of Character...trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
B. Serve as a class assistant or helper and/or teach a class.
C. Assist with a group of campers (sometimes called by another name such as “pack”).
D. Assist with other duties as assigned (ex: pool spotter, program set-up, etc.)
E. Help with recreation, evening programs, and campfire activities.
F. Help to evaluate camp on the basis of the camp objectives.
G. Be responsible to the Camp Director(s) or the person he/she designates.