CAMP WING HAVEN 2024 Counselor/Helper Form and Agreement

COUNSELOR & HELPER RESPONSIBILITY

As a Counselor or Helper for Camp Wing Haven, you are essential for ensuring a successful Camp session. Your major responsibility is to oversee a group of Campers and help to provide a safe, fun, and exciting Camp experience. 

Your duties as a Counselor or Helper should be taken seriously. Your primary goal will be to know where each of your Campers are at all times and ensure their complete safety. The needs and safety of the Campers in all situations must be considered from the time the Campers arrive at Camp until they are released to their parents or guardians. Beyond that, Counselor or Helper responsibility involves listening, guiding, encouraging and sharing your passion for nature and the outdoors. 

You will never be asked to discipline a child for misbehavior, but always to encourage participation and acceptable behavior. All discipline will be handled by a Camp Director. Likewise, all medical needs and emergencies should be directed immediately to a Camp Director, no matter how small they might appear.

STANDARDS & EXPECTATIONS

As a Counselor or Helper for Camp Wing Haven, you are expected to:

  • Attend and actively participate in mandatory Counselor/Helper Orientation;

  • Treat fellow volunteers and Wing Haven staff with respect;

  • Honor the philosophies and standards of Camp Wing Haven;

  • Follow the rules and guidelines of Camp Wing Haven as outlined in this document, as well as those presented at any other time and for any other reason; 

  • Demonstrate an interest in the Camp traditions, ideals, events and activities; 

  • Demonstrate an interest in the Campers, their needs, undertakings and special challenges;

  • Participate in all activities alongside campers with enthusiasm and spirit;

  • Respect the gardens of Wing Haven and all Camp materials, and instruct campers to do likewise;

  • Wear appropriate outdoor clothing, including the Camp Wing Haven t-shirt;

  • Avoid the use of phones or other electronic devices, including earbuds, during camp;

  • Arrive on time and stay for the duration of your volunteer shift;

  • Communicate with the Camp Director proactively if you are unable to make a shift, must leave early, or must arrive late.