http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/-t1.htm Guides and notes to assist with your volunteer training Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:52:14 GMT 10 http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8246/camptitleze2.jpg http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/-t1.htm http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/homesick-campers-ness-lake-t65.htm Hortons Heroes Homesickness Who: Your campers!! What: Crying occurs, and campers will not want to participate or go to bed When: Generally begins after chapel or right before bed Why: Because they are not busy and have time to think about their mommy and daddy What to do: 1. Remove the camper from the situation immediately! Homesickness is contagious! One leader/ LIT will stay with the other campers. 2. Try to get them talking. Ask then about their family. They need to know ... Training Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:52:14 GMT http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/homesick-campers-ness-lake-t65.htm#87 http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/homesick-campers-ness-lake-t65.htm http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/first-hour-with-your-campers-ness-lake-t45.htm Hortons Heroes First hour with your Campers  Before Campers Arrive:  Pray together (Leader and LIT)  Clean  Make Name Tags for bunks  Decorate Cabin  No Loud Music!  As they Arrive:  Smile!!  Collect medical forms, tuck money, waivers?  Greet child first, than parents. Check to make sure they are on your list. -if not, ask if they got switched; have LIT run check neighboring cabins  Look for ... Training Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:02:26 GMT http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/first-hour-with-your-campers-ness-lake-t45.htm#53 http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/first-hour-with-your-campers-ness-lake-t45.htm http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/problem-hurting-campers-ness-lake-t44.htm Hortons Heroes Problem/Hurting Campers Seminar In every cabin there are a variety of kids that have specific needs, or fit into different categories. It is important to build relationships with all of them, but there will be different approaches and methods that will need to be taken. 1. Hurting Campers -Campers who come from broken homes (single parent, divorce, death of a parent, etc.) -These kids are sensitive -May get upset over little things What to Do… -Be sensitive to ... Training Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:01:32 GMT http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/problem-hurting-campers-ness-lake-t44.htm#52 http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/problem-hurting-campers-ness-lake-t44.htm http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/leader-lit-expectations-ness-lake-t43.htm Hortons Heroes Seminar: Leader/LIT Expectations Job Description - What you do o NLBC - “To Glorify God by Making Jesus Christ Known by Word and Deed through Camping and Conference Programs” o You’re job is to be influenced by Christ, and from that influence, influence kids for Christ. You are the hands and feet that get his done. We are the arms, knees, and elbows that help you get this done. We are support staff for a reason. It is you’re job to Love kids. Unless it ... Training Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:59:51 GMT http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/leader-lit-expectations-ness-lake-t43.htm#51 http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/leader-lit-expectations-ness-lake-t43.htm http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/health-and-welfare-parent-expectations-ness-lake-t42.htm Hortons Heroes Most of the bulleting formating was lost when I cut and paste it into here but you get the idea. We brought in a few parents that are familiar to camp and asked them questions to give our volunteers an idea of what parents expect. Seminar: Health and Welfare of Campers/Parents Expectations I. Nurses’ View of Camp 1. Helping campers take care of themselves a. Sunburn, hydration, heatstroke, sickness, stomach-aches b. Bug bites, wasps, bees 2. Dealing with camper complaints ... Training Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:56:41 GMT http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/health-and-welfare-parent-expectations-ness-lake-t42.htm#50 http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/health-and-welfare-parent-expectations-ness-lake-t42.htm http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/discipline-and-strategies-ness-lake-t41.htm Hortons Heroes Discipline “My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those He loves, as a father the son he delights in.” Proverbs 3:11  RELATIONSHIP  Let us always be reminded that God has justified us through the loving relationship that we have with Jesus Christ. The reason why we obey him is because we love him. Ephesians 2:8-9: “For it is by grace that you have been saved, through faith – ... Training Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:53:45 GMT http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/discipline-and-strategies-ness-lake-t41.htm#49 http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/discipline-and-strategies-ness-lake-t41.htm http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/program-philosphy-ness-lake-t40.htm Hortons Heroes THERE IS A POWERPOINT THAT I CAN E-MAIL TO YOU THAT HELPS THIS SESSION-post your e-mail and I will send it ASAP Why do we run camp? Discussion Time Philosophy of Program- to create a safe and fun place that facilitates a fertile environment for one on one relationships. In those relationships that the Gospel message is given. What is my job as the program director? REPONSE TIME -My job as a Program organizer is to make your job as a Cabin Leader easier. What is ... Training Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:50:24 GMT http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/program-philosphy-ness-lake-t40.htm#48 http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/program-philosphy-ness-lake-t40.htm http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/meal-times-ness-lake-t39.htm Hortons Heroes MEALS -First meal is done in the rose bowl with campers -meals with squirts are done with your campers as well Your job during a meal Make sure every kid gets some food make sure that noise level is appropriate get to know the kids at your table teach some basic manners-please and thank-you, sharing, staying seated…etc Scrapping games DISSCUSSION TIME Dirtiest plate scrapes Bang-pick a number in your head. Shoot at a kid by saying bang, they pass it ... Training Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:48:01 GMT http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/meal-times-ness-lake-t39.htm#47 http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/meal-times-ness-lake-t39.htm http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/bed-time-strategies-ness-lake-t38.htm Hortons Heroes Bedtime Have lights out within 10 mins of scheduled time -We need to help kids wind down, focus their attention and be still so they can fall asleep. What does work -wind down time -give them advance notice warnings to cool down -bring down the noise level slowly -nights lights -leaders don’t go to bed until the whole cabin is quiet without supervision -one leader reads story the other walks around and says good night camper -story time is a must Books ... Training Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:46:47 GMT http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/bed-time-strategies-ness-lake-t38.htm#46 http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/bed-time-strategies-ness-lake-t38.htm http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/how-to-lead-a-bible-study-lesson-plan-t37.htm Hortons Heroes Bible Study Lesson Plan Lesson Date: ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬_________________ Cabin Leader __________________ “5 days of Chapel” : ___ God created me and loves me ___God is Holy, we are sinful ___ Freedom from sin through faith in Jesus Christ because of his death and resurrection ___ What is a Christian __ Following Jesus Section Plan Time AIM: What is the focus of this lesson? What is the main idea that you want them to understand? HOOK: What a way ... Training Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:44:47 GMT http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/how-to-lead-a-bible-study-lesson-plan-t37.htm#45 http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/how-to-lead-a-bible-study-lesson-plan-t37.htm http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/how-to-lead-a-bible-study-seminar-t36.htm Hortons Heroes How to Lead a Bible Study Preperation of a Lesson Plan I. Why a Lesson Plan? A lesson plan is a written statement of what you want to accomplish and how you intend to accomplish it. The lesson plan will help. A. Wise use of time by addressing the most important truths of the study. (your plan should include the time you will spend on each component of the plan.) B. To keep on track (not rabbit trails). C. To accomplish the objective. (“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”) II. Steps ... Training Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:42:54 GMT http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/how-to-lead-a-bible-study-seminar-t36.htm#44 http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/how-to-lead-a-bible-study-seminar-t36.htm http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/nlbc-one-on-ones-t35.htm Hortons Heroes One on Ones What are they? - They are an opportunity to show genuine love for and interest in a camper’s life on an individual level, truly take this time to care for them! - One on one’s happen when you and a camper can have a focused conversation with the goal of getting a feel for where he is at spiritually, and offering spiritual insight- they are an opportunity to get a pulse - Opportunity to get rid of your assumptions (family life good, family life bad, Christian ... Training Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:34:06 GMT http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/nlbc-one-on-ones-t35.htm#43 http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/nlbc-one-on-ones-t35.htm http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/music-instruction-for-staff-t16.htm Duaner Camp Music The value of Music • Music Makes Messages Memorable (the message of the song that is) • Music relates to people on an emotional level. • Music is a fun way to communicated. • Music is a biblical way to communicate (Eph 5:18-19, Col 3:16). A singing camp • Lead the campers in singing -Learn the songs -Sing with enthusiasm -Participate with the actions • You can sing around camp -During free time -During skill time -During cabin devotions Canned ... Training Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:48:46 GMT http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/music-instruction-for-staff-t16.htm#16 http://canadacampforum.forumotion.com/training-f33/music-instruction-for-staff-t16.htm