Camp Counselor Job Interview Questions...?

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I have a Camp COunselor interview in a few days, and I was given these practice questions to do. I would love to see your answers, so I have a better understanding of how to answer these type of questions. Thank you so much :)

Jeff has been following you around all day. The rest of the boys have formed groups of friends, 
but Jeff is left out. What should you do? 

II. Steve is rather clumsy. He can't swim well, is not very good at volleyball and is becoming selfconscious about his poor ability in sports. What should you do? 

III. Two members of your cabin do not want to participate in camp activities and prefer to spend 
their time lounging in the cabin. They say they paid to come to camp and should get to do what 
they want. What would you do? 

IV. One cabin member appears to be very unhappy and wants to call home. You know that the 
camp rule is to call only in an emergency and with an agent’s approval. What would you do? 

V. Children are making fun of a camper who needs to pay better attention to personal hygiene. 
What would you do? 

VI. A camper wants to change cabin rooms because he/she has had a disagreement with a former 
best friend. What would you do? 

VII. A camper has had an accident in his/her bed, during the night, and the sheets are soiled. What 
would you do? 

VIII. All campers have signed up for activity sessions except one child who is in tears because 
he/she will be separated from his/her friends. What would you do? 

IX. Your cabin is supposed to plan a skit that involves all campers but they cannot agree on the 
design and one person wants to make all of the decisions. What would you do?

Brea · Accepted Answer

1. Introduce Jeff to one of the group of boys that has already formed. Don't wait for him to make the first move because he seems too shy, so you help him/make the first move for him. 

2. Let him know it's okay that he's not good at those things. Not everyone is good at everything. Try to find out what he is good at and see how you can bring that out. You can also give examples, like what you're good at and what you're bad at. 

3. Explain to them the camp rules. At my camp campers have to stay with the group and can not be left alone in the cabin with out a counselor. They have to come to all the activities. If they don't want to participate then they can sit on the sidelines with a counselor. If you don't make a big deal out of it then more than likely they'll join the fun after seeing what fun the other campers are having. Also, there is a difference between encouraging and forcing. 

4. Do not let them call home. This only makes the homesickness worse, trust me! Chances are this will happen at night time when they have free time to think about it. During the day they're fine because they're kept busy. Talk to them, let them listen to music in bed, talk about all the fun you're going to have the next day, etc. Try to get their mind off of it, maybe even an in cabin game before bed. 

5. First of all both parties need to be talked to. First the one who need to shower and explain to them why it's important. Next the others for making fun of them. You need to explain to them that what they were doing isn't nice. Do the talks separate and with another counselor as well. 

6. Sit both of them down and have a talk. Get to the bottom of the argument and try to resolve it. Also, inform them of the cabin switching policy of the camp. 

7. Act as if it's no big deal. if you have gloves use them. Get a trash bag and place anything soiled into it and tie it tight. Then clean the mattress and make sure it's dry....most places have the kinda plastic ones. If you have an empty bunk let them sleep on it or place a towel on their bunk it it's still wet. Give them a blanket to sleep with as well. When it's morning take the bedding to the laundry or call their parents to bring new bedding and explain to them what happened. Depending on the other kids you may have to have a privet talk with them about being sensitive to the situation. 

8. See if there is anyway to get them into an activity with their friends and if not explain to them about how much fun it'll be to make some new friends and that you'll still see their closer friends right after.

9. This is when you step in and take control. Get some paper and start having them name off ideas for a skit. Basically, everything they've worked on goes out the window and they start over with you guiding them. This way you're in charge and you make sure everyone has a say in the skit.

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Camp Counselor Job Interview Questions...?
I have a Camp COunselor interview in a few days, and I was given these practice questions to do. I would love to see your answers, so I have a better understanding of how to answer these type of questions. Thank you so much :)

Jeff has been following you around all day. The rest of the boys have...

Seamus · Answer

i'll help you on the 1st 3 

1 Try to talk to him and try to help him make friends maybe try and introduce him to the other kids if you notice he is getting bullied at all tell the supervisor of the camp cause this is not okay and no child should ever feel left out and i know the feeling of being left out its horrible

II well i'm like him to i suck at sports nor do i like them and i'm probably the thinnest most wimpiest male in my grade unless he shows interest in doing sports you should probably just not bother with him but maybe pull him aside and give him private lessons on how to do sports give him small little steps give him good techniques and strategies and eventually he will get better  

III PLEASE PLEASE don't force them to do the activity it will make them dislike you and dislike the camp trust me i remember when i went to camp and the counselors always forced me to do the activities it was like a concentration camp it was horrible but if they want to stay in the lounge that is their problem not you'rs

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