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The version of Rose I learned…
Rose, rose, rose, rose Will I ever see thee wed? I will marry at thy will Sire at thy will Ding dong, ding dong Wedding bells on an April morn Carve your name on a moss covered stone On a moss covered stone Hey ho, nobody's home Eat nor drink nor money have I none Still, I will be wed and married Hey ho, nobody's home
One of my favorite things about camp is
when someone starts singing a song, any song, everyone automatically joins in. No one has the idea that singing isn’t cool or that they’re not welcome to sing. Our happiness is above coolness as a community.
Magic
Magic is the sun that makes a rainbow out of rain Magic keeps the dream alive to try and try again Magic is the love that stays when good friends have to leave I do believe in magic, I believe When I was young I thought the stars were made for wishing on And every hole deep in a tree might hide a leprechaun Old houses all had secret rooms, if you could find the key I do believe in magic, I believe Magic is the sun that makes a rainbow out of rain Magic keeps the dream alive to try and try again Magic is the love that stays when good friends have to leave I do believe in magic, I believe Growing up the grown-ups said someday I'd wake to find That magic's just a childhood dream I'd have to leave behind Like clothes that would no longer fit and toys that I'd ignore I'd not believe in magic anymore Magic is the sun that makes a rainbow out of rain Magic keeps the dream alive to try and try again Magic is the love that stays when good friends have to leave I do believe in magic, I believe Now that I am grown I found that much to my surprise Magic did not fade away, it took a new disguise A child, a friend, a smile, a song, the courage to stand tall I do believe in magic, after all Magic is the sun that makes a rainbow out of rain Magic keeps the dream alive to try and try again Magic is the love that stays when good friends have to leave I do believe in magic, love's the greatest magic I do believe in magic, I believe
“it’s okay, i was a camp counselor, i can handle this”
– me, someday, saving the world
camp counselors are secretly superheroes
(via kasaclise)
Magic
Magic is the sun that makes a rainbow out of rain Magic keeps the dream alive to try and try again Magic is the love that stays when good friends have to leave I do believe in magic, I believe When I was young I thought the stars were made for wishing on And every hole deep in a tree might hide a leprechaun Old houses all had secret rooms, if you could find the key I do believe in magic, I believe Magic is the sun that makes a rainbow out of rain Magic keeps the dream alive to try and try again Magic is the love that stays when good friends have to leave I do believe in magic, I believe Growing up the grown-ups said someday I'd wake to find That magic's just a childhood dream I'd have to leave behind Like clothes that would no longer fit and toys that I'd ignore I'd not believe in magic anymore Magic is the sun that makes a rainbow out of rain Magic keeps the dream alive to try and try again Magic is the love that stays when good friends have to leave I do believe in magic, I believe Now that I am grown I found that much to my surprise Magic did not fade away, it took a new disguise A child, a friend, a smile, a song, the courage to stand tall I do believe in magic, after all Magic is the sun that makes a rainbow out of rain Magic keeps the dream alive to try and try again Magic is the love that stays when good friends have to leave I do believe in magic, love's the greatest magic I do believe in magic, I believe
Let the debriefing begin!
Debriefing is active reflection and processing or an activity or occurrence. It helps kids the get a better understanding of what’s happened. Here are some debriefing activities. They are a mix of direct, metaphorical, and physical activities.
Song/quote metaphor: The kids pick a song that relates to their day. It can be the whole song or just a line that relates to the day. Works better with older girls.
Rose, bud, and thorn: Have the girls think of a rose (something that went well), a thorn (something that they struggled with), and a bud (something that shows promise, something they’re looking forward to, etc).
Body parts debrief. For a funny story, refer to this post.
Thumbs. This is a super simple debrief - thumbs up for good day, thumbs down for bad day, thumbs middle for an iffy day. Good for younger kids.
Fingers. Have the kids say one thing for these fingers: thumb - something good that happened, pointer finger - point out something that someone did well, middle finger - something that could have gone better, ring finger - how they worked together.
Weather forecast/report. There are two variations on this activity. One is to do a “pre-briefing”, where the girls give a weather forecast for their day. Example: today is partly cloudy with sunshine in the afternoon because I’m kind of dragging right now, but I think that it will be a good day. The other is to do a weather report on their day. Example: it was sunny this morning, but then there were some afternoon rain but now it’s not rainy but it’s still cloudy because I was really happy this morning but then some kid threw pudding at my face and then I got a headache, but I got cleaned up and took a nap, so I feel a bit better, but not all the way back to happy.
Fork in the road. Prompt: At some point, you made a choice that changed how the day/week went. What choice did you make that you see as important?
Shuffle Left, Right. Have the girls make a circle, linking arms. Ask a direct question. Start the group shuffling either right or left. When someone is ready to answer, they say “stop,” say their answer, and then choose a new direction to shuffle. Continue until everyone (who feels comfortable doing so) has shared.
Resources: Teamwork and Teamplay, Wheaton College
Your Ultimate Camp Counselor Guide
Having worked as a camp counselor for 2 going on 3 years now, i figured id make a guide to not only what you need as a counselor, but the types of counselors and campers. Here u go, nerds,
First off, what you NEED.
-sunscreen (spf 30 or above) -bandaids -tampons and/or pads (even if ur a boy) -hair ties (again, even the guys) -bug spray -deodorant -a hat with a brim (baseball cap, snapback, or bucket hat) -ziplock baggies (useful for keeping your phone dry and keeping wet clothes in) -sunglasses -water bottle -a backpack (drawstrings are my personal fav) to keep this shit in -tissues/napkins -a snack (beef jerky, nuts, dried fruit, or trail mix are best to keep ya energy up) -hand sanitizer (bc kids are disgusting, germy little creatures) -extra shorts/shirt/socks (in case someone pukes on u)
Things that you dont NEED but can come in handy:
-a deck of cards -friendship bracelet string -rubber bands -coloring book/crayons -safety pins -bobby pins -a sharpie -wet napkins
Okay kids now the fun part: Types of Counselors-
-the Boss: the one person who acts like they control everyone, kids and staff alike. Usually a junior counselor or CIT.
-the Stoner: literally how are they functioning?? How does their boss not notice?? Whatever, the kids love them and theyre really good at braiding hair.
-the Becky: super peppy, always smiling born-to-work-at-camp counselor, always making friendship bracelets and eats a salad every day for lunch. Can be male or female but usually a chick.
-the Dead Inside: took this job thinking it was easy, the children have stepped all over their soul. You could kill a man in front of them and theyd just sigh and fill out an accident report.
-the Gossip: talks shit, never wants to help clean up.
-the Un Athletic One: they can never seem to keep up with the kids, cant play kickball for shit, doesnt know how to keep the kids under control.
-the Lifer: theyre nearly 30, but theyve worked here every summer since they were 15, so its sort of their home.
-the Slacker: literally the worst. Doesnt do shit, lets the kids run wild, hates to clean, hates to move around.
-the Vet: different than the Lifer. Theyve been here a few years and They. Have. Seen. Some. Shit. Been puked on? Sure. Bled on? Yup. At this point, nothing will shock this counselor, and honestly dont piss them off, they could kill a man with their eyes.
-the Git ‘er Done: smokes half a pack, downs two red bulls, and pulls through the day like a well oiled machine. Doesnt take shit from anyone.
-the Joe: basic. Newbie, or hasnt been there too long. Knows the drill but isnt anything special. Pretty good at cleaning tables.
-the Germaphobe: literally why are you working with small children. Hates dirt. Bathes in hand sanitizer.
-the Jock: kids and counselors love em. Super athletic, hot, and nice. Usually a little older.
Types of Campers:
-the Cling: wont leave you alone, never does anything without asking their fav counselor for help.
-the Mudpie: why, child, must you bathe in dirt?
-the Magpie: steals anything they can get their grubby little paws on.
-the Diva: too good for summer camp, “my old camp was better.”
-the Blabber Mouth: you cuss ONE time when you cut your finger and the little bitch tattles.
-the Reader: doesnt play sports. Doesnt make friends. Reads all day. Weird. wears sweats year round.
-the Pube: any boy between age 10-12. Likes worms. Hits people. Ugh.
-the Gossip: same as their counselor counterpart, talks shit and never participates in group activities.
-the Tom Boy: we get it. You like sports. Hush child.
-Snot: NEVER BLOWS NOSE. ALWAYS COVERED IN BOOGERS.
-the Albino: we lathered you in 20 layers of sunscreen how are you still burnt??
-the Shark: beats all the counselors at cards.
Feel free to add anything i missed fam and enjoy the summer!
From The Power of Camp
30 expected perks I experienced this past Summer as a camp counselor. Read and share if you enjoy!
Girl Scout Counselor
To the tune of “Ducky Ranger”
I’m a Girl Scout camp counselor from out in the mountains, Roundin’ up kiddos and drivin’ ‘em along, To the old Scout camp lodge where we clean up and feed ‘em Mosey to the tents just a singin’ this song.
Chorus Singin’ camp, campity ay; camp, campity oh, Get along little Brownies, get along real slow. It’s dirty and smelly and really no pay, But I’ll be a counselor ‘til the end of my days!
On Saturday night as I drive into town, In my beaten up Civic, my hat pulled way down, ‘Cause Walmart dislikes me, I can’t figure why, No counselor could be more hygienic than I.
Chorus
There’s adventure and nature and friendship I know, From a backpacking trip to a camp rodeo. And there’s loneliness too and you can’t use your phone, But when you’re a camp counselor you’re never alone!
Chorus
What I’ve learned to always carry in my backpack:
- a water bottle (28-32 oz, 2-3 if you are going on a hike longer than 1.5 hours) - a first aid kit and hand sanitizer - chapstick - a bandana, useful for: sprained ankles and wrists, sweat band, head covering - flashlight - rain covering of some sort - a pocket knife. Although check with your camp first because some have rules. - pens/sharpies - your almighty clipboard - I have one that opens and closes. It holds all your paperwork, pens, letters from home, a whole notebook, my phone (if I need it for a hike), and a bunch of other stuff. Plus, it’s waterproof. - tampons/pads - my camp keeps some in the health center, but for some reason the cupboard is locked. I keep some on me because it’s easier for a girl to ask me and just get one without us having to go to the lodge and unlock the cupboard - kleenex - bug spray and sun screen - a hat (usually)
For whatever reason, I also usually have a flint and magnesium block, an emergency blanket, a compass, hair bands, and SWAPS. Oh, and a used hairnet and half-finished friendship bracelets.
What else to you carry?
Make sure your first aid kit materials are waterproof if you get into a sticky situation! Other good things that I’d suggest.. - Duct Tape - Clothing (light sweater or flannel) - sunglasses - hand sanitizer - friendship string or lanyard stuff - something that is small & hands on that is a good distraction when needed (play-dough, stress ball, etc)
Camp Rules!!
When Camp Counselors leave camp....
this article is written so well. I hope you guys can relate to it as much as i was able to.
