As a counselor with over a decade of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how impactful summer camp can be for young leaders. When I mentor kids during activities like team challenges, I love to see them embrace their strengths and support each other. What strategies do you all use to inspire and empower the campers in your charge?
, this drives me nuts when campers don’t realize their own strengths. I often do activities like team challenges too, and I’ve found that having them set personal goals at the start really helps. It gives them something to strive for and can spark that support you mentioned.
I love incorporating reflection time after activities. It really gives the campers a chance to recognize their own growth and strengths, which can spark that support you mentioned. @swilson, how do you encourage that reflection in your sessions?
I find that creating a fun, friendly competition can really boost campers’ confidence. It’s like a superhero training camp — every kid discovers they’ve got a power they didn’t know about! Do you think adding some friendly stakes to activities helps?