Revving Up!

Here you'll find in-depth articles covering a variety of topics that address the necessary personal and professional development of working in the world of camp. As a requirement to your training prior to camp,

1. Read through the Star Lake Employee Manual and your job description for your hired position.

2. Pick 1 article from the Revving Up! section. Read the article and write a 300-word review of its contents, including how it relates to your position and your (3) personal goals for this summer at camp. Also consider how the author's approach is similar to or different from the approach and/or policies of Star Lake camp. 

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5 Questions That Will Change Your Life
By John G. Miller www.QBQ.com

7 Absolutes for Camp Counseling
By Jeffrey Leikien www.MentorCounselor.com

Serving At-Risk Youth at Camp
By Randall Grayson www.visionrealization.com

Lesson Plans for Cabins, Bunks and Groups
Lesson Plans for Cabins – Originally published in the 2003 July/August issue of Camping Magazine, reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association; © 2003 American Camping Association, Inc.

Adding Character to Camp Programs: Using Ropes Courses to Teach Values
Adding Character to Camp Programs - Originally published in the 2001 July/August issue of Camping Magazine, reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association; © 2001 American Camping Association, Inc.