Camp Counselor Information

Thanks for your interest in serving as a counselor at Fall camp. There is nothing specific that you need to prepare for camp. Materials for things such as bedtime devotions will be provided for you. Have in mind the fact that we are here to serve the children and help them have a rewarding and fun time. Be watching for ways to interact with the kids about spiritual matters.

What Is Your Role?

Chaperones

Your mind set should be that you are there to serve the children in your cabin. (Each cabin has 11 beds and at least 2 adults.) Please join in enthusiastically in all of the activities of the camp. You will:

  • Supervise and if necessary correct the children in your cabin.
  • Please be familiar with the camp policies and enforce them with your campers. Our good relationship with Camp Willow Run is very important to us.
  • Guide your cabin through the activities of the weekend.
  • Keep the children in your cabin focused and engaged during the General Sessions. (The speaker should not need to correct the children.) Sit with the children! Do not sit together as adults.
  • Lead your cabin in discussions of the messages using the questions provided.
  • Help the children in your cabin have a fun and safe experience.
  • You can give the children in your cabin some freedom to run and play during free time. Two areas – the canoe area and the ropes course require direct chaperone supervision. You campers can’t go there without you.

THE CHILDREN IN YOUR CABIN ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Program Staff

In addition to the chaperones, there will also be a program staff. This team will provide the following:

  • Four “General Sessions” for worship and instruction.
  • Large group recreational games.
  • Ideas and resources for crafts, games and other camp activities.

Getting To Camp

When you arrive at church on Friday, enter using the doors near the playground. That is where the busses will come and loading / unloading will take place. 

PLEASE COME EARLY. It is very helpful to have some chaperones on hand to help with check-in. Please come as soon as you can, help get the campers taken care of and start interacting with them.

Maps for chaperones who are driving:
Overview
Detailed
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