1. Camper Behavior Management
This Kid Is Driving Me Crazy!!!

2. Managing Behavior POSITIVE BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT VERSUS DISIPLINE
Why do they do that!

3. WAYS TO GET RESPECT FROM YOUR CAMPERS OR HOW TO GET THEM TO DO WHAT YOU WANT!

4. GET RESPECT 1. GOALS - MAKE YOUR EXPECTATIONS CLEAR 2. COMMUNICATE
3. ASSUME YOUR ROLE AS AN AUTHORITY FIGURE
4. EARN THEIR RESPECT RESPECT THEM AND THEY’LL RESPECT YOU
5. BARGAINING - MAY BE EFFECTIVE

5. GET RESPECT - CONTINUED
6. PRAISE - Catch Them Being Good
7. LOOK FOR CHANCES TO PRAISE
8. BE FUN!
9. GIVE DIRECTIONS
10. MAKE SURE THE RULES ARE CLEAR
11. DE-EMPHASIZE COMPETITION AND WINNING AND EMPHASIZE SUCCESS

6. SEIZE THE CHANCE TO BE A “COUNSELOR”

7. PREVENTING TROUBLE IS A GREAT SKILL

8. TAKE NOTHING FOR GRANTED

9. NEVER ASSUME THAT CAMPERS KNOW WHAT IS EXPECTED

10. IF YOU MUST HAVE RULES MAKE THEM CLEAR
MAKE THEM KNOWN FROM THE BEGINNING
GIVE THEM WITH HUMOR AND KINDNESS
HAVE AS FEW AS POSSIBLE

11. What if they do something wrong
EVALUATE
FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS
WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM?
MAKE SURE THE CAMPERS PHYSICAL NEEDS ARE MET
MAKE SURE THE CAMPERS EMOTIONAL NEEDS ARE MET

12. 5 STEPS WHEN YOU HAVE A PROBLEM
1. Consequences - think ahead
2. Confrontation
ask for a better decision
3. Separation
4. Isolation
5. Amputation - some programs are not for everyone

13. THE DEADLY DOZEN
MISTAKES WE MAKE WITH KIDS

14. DO NOT PUNISH! TEACH
DO NOT YELL AND SCREAM
DO NOT INTIMIDATE
DO NOT LIE OR DECEIVE
DO NOT TRY TO CHANGE THE CHILD, ONLY THE BEHAVIOR
DO NOT HURT A CHILD’S FEELINGS

15. DO NOT ACT LIKE A GROWNUP
DO NOT ACT LIKE AN INFANT
DO NOT LECTURE A CHILD WHEN HE IS UPSET
DO NOT TALK ABOUT A CHILD’S BEHAVIOR IN FRONT OF OTHER CAMPERS

16. DO NOT PUNISH THE WHOLE GROUP FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF 1 OR 2
DO NOT BE AFRAID TO SAY NO!

17. REMEMBER! THERE ARE NO BAD CAMPERS!
ONLY BAD BEHAVIORS!

18. PLAYING IT SAFE RISK MANAGEMENT

19. Start Out On The Right Foot
Set the stage
Happy, healthy & safe
Camp is a testing time for all (sleep, new activities, excitement, lots of personalities, STRESSFUL!)

20. Your Role Take care of yourself
Set an example - Your Actions Speak So Loudly, They Cannot Hear You Say A Word!
Ask for help
Prepare

21. POLICIES & PROCEDURES KNOW THEM SUPPORT THEM OUR GET OUT
TELL THE CAMPERS
LIVE BY THEM

22. VIGILANCE You Must Be There!

23. Guidelines For Contact
Personal Bubble Rule
No put downs
No hitting
No touching against a camper’s will
What is ok contact? Would Mom Approve?
When in doubt…don’t
Get Help

24. You Have The Power Over Campers Use Your Power For Good!