Submitted by Derrick Mueller on 05/30/10 11:51:00 PM
The following are questions asked to 15 camp directors who were part of a forum for a class on camp ministry. What follows are a list of the questions asked to Camp Directors and the various responses given. The responses give some insight into what makes one effective at camp.
Questions asked to Camp directors and responses
- What habits of a camp youth worker annoy you most as a director?
- Cliques of counselors.
- Those who do not ... Read More
The following are questions asked to 15 camp directors who were part of a forum for a class on camp ministry. What follows are a list of the questions asked to Camp Directors and the various responses given. The responses give some insight into what makes one effective at camp.
Questions asked to Camp directors and responses
- What habits of a camp youth worker annoy you most as a director?
- Cliques of counselors.
- Those who do not want to be around campers.
- Those who constantly question authority.
- Those who are not willing to change or let the past go.
- Those who always see the negative side of things
- What makes a camp worker successful?
- A passion.
- A servant attitude.
- A heart and love for kids.
- A willingness to sacrifice themselves.
- A teachable spirit
- Which characteristics of a worker you feel are essential for those working at camp?
- Love towards others
- Passion and servant hood
- Team approach to ministry
- Accountability
- What makes a camp worker a team player?
- Realization of being part of a team.
- Willingness to be part of a team and not a lone ranger.
- A desire to accept one another.
- Seeing the need and helping other people.
- Describe the characteristics of the ideal role model?
- Those who spend time with their campers.
- Those who have a heart for caring.
- Those who are open and available.
- Those who respect those they minister to.
- Those who practice what they preach.
- Those who are authentic and sensitive to others.
- If you were to tell Camp workers one thing as a word of advice what would it be?
- Youth come first.
- A camp worker needs to be there for kids
- Relax have fun and enjoy the kids.
- Get involved in non-structured activities.
- What makes a camp youth worker a good leader?
- Those who are willing to serve
- Those who lead by example.
- Those who look for and develop potential leaders.
- Those who are authentic and vulnerable.
- Those who are sensitive to the needs of youth.
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