At Sky Lodge Christian Camp we are committed to preparing our  Camp Counselors,   for the week they will be here with campers. This training process has 2 phases. Phase One begins in the comfort of your home. We have gathered materials for you to study before you get here. Along with the information there are questions to answer. 

Phase Two is held on the camp grounds and begins the Sunday evening before your session starts.

When you are ready to begin answering the questions, scroll down or click on the title to answer the questions for the lesson you studied. The deadline for completing the curriculum is June 15. 

Thank you for your willingness to be a Camp Counselor. We look forward to ministering with you this summer.

If you are a veteran counselor,  click here.

If you have never counseled at Sky Lodge before, please continue to the following lessons.

Legal Questions and Issues
Age Group Characteristics (for Junior and Young Teen Counselors)
Lights Out - Keeping  Campers in Their Bunks
Leading a Camper to Christ


Legal Questions and Issues

First and Last Name:
(Please enter your name for each lesson.  Thanks.)

E-mail address:
Read the Focus Series, Seven Keys to Understanding Child Abuse.

1. How many kids are estimated to be abused in the USA each year?
And what age group is at greatest risk?

2. Give examples of the two types of sexual abuse.

3. What are the physical indicators that a kid has been physically abused?

4. In section #5 it says to provide opportunities for safe release of feelings. How could a counselor do that?

5. On the back page (of the Focus Series) there is a purple section about precautions. Which one do you think is most important?

 

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Age Group Characteristics
Junior Camp, Young Teen Camp and Spur

First and Last Name:
(Please enter your name for each lesson.  Thanks.)

Read the Focus Series, Age Group Characteristics: Key to Understanding Kids.

1. In addition to the God-given developmental stages, what are some of the social/cultural factors that influence a camper's behavior?


2. In light of the social/cultural factors, what can camp staff do to help kids adopt Christian values and behaviors?


3. In the age group you will counsel, in the physical box:
Which characteristics listed would be important to remember when answering questions about camp activities?


4. In the age group you will counsel, in the emotional box:
Which characteristics listed would be important to remember when meeting a camper for the first time?


5. In the age group you will counsel, in the social box:
Which characteristics listed would be important to remember when working through cabin clean-up?


6.  In the age group you will counsel, in the intellectual box:
Which characteristics listed would be important to remember when explaining camp rules?


7. In the age group you will counsel, in the spiritual box:
Which characteristics listed would be important to remember when having a one-on-one talk with a camper about their relationship with Jesus?


 


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Age Group Characteristics
The Sr. High Experience

First and Last Name:
(Please enter your name for each lesson.  Thanks.)

Read the Focus Series, Age Group Characteristics: Key to Understanding Kids.

1. In addition to the God-given developmental stages, what are some of the social/cultural factors that influence a camper's behavior?


2. In light of the social/cultural factors, what can camp staff do to help kids adopt Christian values and behaviors?


3. In the age group you will counsel, in the physical box:
Which characteristics listed would be important to remember when answering questions about camp activities?


4. In the age group you will counsel, in the emotional box:
Which characteristics listed would be important o remember when talking with a teen about post high school plans?


5. In the age group you will counsel, in the social box:
Which characteristics listed would be important to remember when the subjects of sex or drugs work their way into the conversation?


6.  In the age group you will counsel, in the intellectual box:
Which characteristics listed would be important to remember when explaining camp rules?


7. In the age group you will counsel, in the spiritual box:
Which characteristics listed would be important to remember when having a one-on-one talk with a camper about their relationship with Jesus?

 

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Lights Out - Keeping  Campers in Their Bunks
How to Put a Camper to Bed

First and Last Name:
(Please enter your name for each lesson.  Thanks.)

Read the provided materials, How to Put a Camper to Bed.

1. What is the key to making sure your campers get to the cabin and stay there?


2. What is the nature of the "first big stall" and when does it take place?


3. Once you get a camper in bed,
a. only let him get out to go tot he bathroom
b. don't let him get out
c. start a pillow fight
d. you've won the battle 

4. Which of the following statements is NOT a recommended strategy for cabin devotions?
a. Start with everyone in their own bed.
b. don't start even with a little noise in the cabin.
c. Turn the lights out before or during prayer.
d. Use the final "amen" as the signal for no more talking, etc.

5. What is the nature of the "second big stall" and when does it take place?


6. That is the trap that most counselors fall for?


7. When dealing with talking after lights out, always speak quietly to the individual who is talking, not to the whole group.
True
False

8 What is the third principle for handling the "second big stall?"


9. What it the nature of the "third big stall" and when does it take place?

 

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Leading a Camper to Christ

First and Last Name:
(Please enter your name for each lesson.  Thanks.)

Have you read the Focus Series, How to Share the Good News with Campers?
 Yes
No

Are you prepared to role play leading a camper to Christ?
Yes
No

 

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