The Impact of Counselor Training on New and Returning Camp Counselors
Keywords
staff training, program effectiveness, counselor preparedness
Abstract
To be successful, camps must provide counselors training designed to help them fulfill their responsibilities in a manner aligned with stated camp goals. Camp directors must ensure that staff are properly trained to supervise campers, offer camp activities, and adhere to camp policies and practices. Cronin (2006) reminds camp directors that "the effectiveness of [their] program hinges on [the] staff 's ability to interpret [their] directions" (p. 2). Cronin goes on to say that the world we live in is constantly changing and what worked in terms of methods and procedures last year may not be effective this year.
Original Publication Citation
Baldwin, J., Duerden, M. D., & Witt, P. A. (2010). The impact of counselor training on new and returning camp counselors. Camping Magazine, 83(4), 8-11.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Baldwin, Jamie; Duerden, Mat D.; and Witt, Peter A., "The Impact of Counselor Training on New and Returning Camp Counselors" (2010). Faculty Publications. 8805.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/8805
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2010
Publisher
Camping Magazine
Language
English
College
Marriott School of Business
Department
Experience Design and Management
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