Discussion Post 4

Cafeteria- Encourage students to be themselves and slow down to listen. Spread out and get to know the kids.

Fraser- Spreed out, and help them create connections. Keep from distracting others.

Animas/ Owl time- Dive into details if planning and , help them to not be so serious. Direct them into a safe situation if needed without being strict.

Bathrooms- Communicate with my peers so that students can all have an equal chance. Then we can move on to other activities.

Tents- Make it a calm and safe space for everyone. Talk to teachers and create a plan if we need to switch out at any point.

Cafeteria - Assist students in learning that meals are for more than just stuffing food down their gullets, and keep them at the table for the whole meal.

Frasier - Keep students from being irresponsible with fire. Help prevent them from distracting other students.

9 Square/ Animas - Help keep OWL time structured, and redirect disparaging comments into learning and creativity.

Bathrooms - Help students use their time responsibly, and make sure that the students respect each other.

Tents - Ensure students are supervised at all times by communicating with the other adult in the tent. Assist students in being calm before lights out.

Cafeteria- Attempt to interact with all students encouraging them to share and open up. Also making sure everyone is staying healthy by eating and drinking water.

Fraser- encourage them to be engaged in the story or activity. Allow them to have fun while still being focused.

9 Square/Animas- Create a structured freetime where the students are having fun and being safe. Engage and be involved in the activity (play 9-square, help with skit).

Bathrooms- observe any negative behaviors occurring in the bathroom and make sure students are respecting their time and others time

Tents- engage with the students in the tent and work with other adult to make the tent a fun yet calming environment

Cafeteria- Sit with the students instead of with the other counselors so that they will be less likely to act inappropriately.

Fraser- Try to help the students stay engaged and focused, limit the distractions that could take their attention away.

9 square/animals- Encourage the students to participate so that they can get to know each other better and have a fun time.

Bathrooms- Encourage students to not take a really long time during their night time routine so that everyone gets a chance to get ready for bed.

Tents- Make sure all of the students feel comfortable so that they can stay calm and make sure to work with the visiting teacher/other adult in the tent.

Cafeteria- make sure counselors are spread out and there to help kids and help include everyone

Fraser- Help kids be safe with the fire and respectful to the speaker.

9 square/animals- Help everyone get excited about our activities by being excited for them and making sure everyone gets a chance to help or play.

Bathrooms- Make sure you know whos going to know if they haven't come back or are messing around in the bathroom.

Tents- Help keep cabins clean and calm for the kids so they can sleep well and be ready for the next day.

Tents- Always have one HSOC, assisting teacher or adult with the kids in the tent supersizing, also making sure to keep the tent clean

Bathrooms- Go in groups and supersize, making sure they do what they need to do, not making messes

Fraser- spread out between the kids and help keep them engaged with the activity, keep them from messing around or throwing things in the fire

9 square/animals- keep Owl time structured and keep the kids engaged with the activity. Encourage all the kids to play to create friendships

Cafeteria- One HSOC at every table with the kids, encourage them to eat or at least try to eat all the food they get. Have conversations with the kids and form connections.

Cafeteria - help them remember to be quiet before goin gin

Bathrooms - not getting distracted and making sure they are on task

9 square/animas- play the games and interact with them and don't just get distracted with the other counselors

fraser - make sure that the kids are paying attention and remind them to be respectful

tents - keep it clean and make sure there is someone in there supervising while kids are inside

Cafeteria-remind them that they need to be quiet before entering

Bathrooms-Supervise them and ensure they're courteous and not messing around

9 square/animas-Have fun and interact with the kids and make sure everyone is having fun and included

Tents-Make sure that we start slowing down a little before lights out to make it a nice transition.

Fraser-Spread out between the kids and make sure they don't get close to the fire.

Cafeteria: Make conservation with the kids and really get to know them during lunch time. Start with fun ice breakers and have fun table topics to make lunch more fun and involving.

Fraser: Remind kids beforehand to pay attention to the story. Oslo maybe play dome games before it starts to release some extra energy.

9 square/ animas: Interact and make sure everyone is included, also maybe do a big group game to keep everyone involved and not doing anything against the rules.

Tents: Have a little conversation about our day and what er are exited for about tomorrow right before lights out to make the transition easier,

Bathrooms: Make sure kids do not spend forever in the bathroom, and remind them that there are other waiting their turn.

Cafeteria-Remind the kids to be quiet before eating and try to talk to them and get them to open up.

Fraser-Make sure students are being safe and help get them engaged in the story.

9 square/Animas-Connect with the kids and talk with them. Make sure they are staying in boundaries.

Bathrooms-Keep and eye out for anything they shouldn’t be doing and supervise.

Tents-Connect with the kids and potentially debrief the day to calm them down and make sure they are quiet after lights out.

Cafeteria- Help remind kids to eat instead of talk the whole time, but also help the quieter ones to open up a little bit.

Fraser- Help them to be quiet and respectful and to show they are listening by focusing on the story.

9 square/Animas- Remind of them of where their limits are so no one runs off unsupervised.

Bathrooms- Be attentive when kids are in the bathrooms and try to keep a close watch on when the leave and return.

Tents- Do Rose, Bud and Thorn to help kids calm down before bed so that they can easily go to sleep.

Cafeteria- Being active in conversation with students to get to know them individually, and sitting near kids who are known to be distractions.

Fraser- Sitting near kids who are likely to be irresponsible and keeping them engaged.

Animas- Observing the 9 square by standing nearby and stepping in when there is even the slightest indication that a conflict might arise.

Bathrooms- Stand outside the bathroom especially around night time when kids are getting ready for bed and making sure that each kid makes it back to the tents.

Tents- Helping keep the kids organized and stepping in when any conflict arises.

Cafeteria: One counselor at each table, make sure they have moment of silence in order to calm themselves. Try to talk with and engage each student.

Fraser: Make sure counselors are spaced out, split up students if possible, redirect them back to the story, lesson, etc.

Animas: Have adults spread out and supervising the whole area.

Bathrooms: Have a adult go and wait outside bathroom as kids get ready for morning/bed.

Tents: set rules before hand so students know boundaries. Make it a calm, safe space with supervision at all times.