Counselors as Teachers

There is good information about how camps should set up their counselor staff so that it is a nice blend of college-age women, “working world” teacher counselors, and “older” former campers/counselors who help keep the camp traditions alive.  Without realizing that we were trying to have that perfect model….. we have it at Nakanawa!

Just looking at our counselor numbers, here’s how it plays out:

• Many of our counselors are college-age (or just out of college).
• More than 10 percent are teachers as their “real world” jobs.
• Some are in med school, nursing school, or consultants, choosing to take a summer break to be at Nakanawa.
• And many of our counselors are international.  We come from all parts ot he country and the world, to work together toward a common goal:  The campers.

For those of us in the “mature” category, we joke that we can’t stay away.  We keep coming back for more.  Though we are no longer acting as cabin counselors, we are supporting the cabin counselors in many ways.  We help to lead activities, do behind the scenes work like the dining hall and mail, help out in the cabins with devotions and rest hours.

Working together, with fellow counselors of all ages is one of the special parts of Nakanawa.  We look forward to having everyone together soon.  Camp will be here before you know.