Summer Camp Resources for Directors

Summer Camp Resources for Directors

Welcome to the Summer Camp Directors Resource Page! Below you will find links and information that may be helpful as you plan for and execute your summer camp.

Activities (games, crafts, etc)

FRPA's Activity Collection
Games Manual - Central Region
Mizzen by Mott: a FREE app that will help you explore new activities and stay organized.
PBS Kids - activities and games

Leading Staff

Motivation ideas:

Camp is better because of you! | Write each counselor a card that says “Camp is better because…” and fill in the blank with a specific and unique characteristic about that staff member and how they make camp better.
Words of Praise | Email parents, and ask them to reply back recognizing the counselors that made their camper’s week(s) memorable. Then post them on a “praise board”.
Staff Beads | For throughout the summer do a Bead Program for staff. Make them a special name tag/necklace…and let the staff earn special beads for different accomplishments.
Staff Book | At the end of the summer put together a book where the staff can design half a page, with memories from camp, pictures, song lyrics, pretty much anything camp appropriate.
Secret Buddy | Host “Secret Buddy” week. Every one picks a name out of a hat does something nice for that person.

Resources for Camp Counselors