Counselor Characteristic-Role Model

Role models are positive influences on the people around them by exercising maturity, good judgment, and optimistic attitudes about life. A role model is a mentor who sincerely cares about others and shows it through actions and words. Positive role models are needed in a summer camp environment to provide campers with influential nurturers who will guide them towards strengthening their character, building confidence, and discovering their individual strengths. From what I’ve seen, the best counselors have that unique combination of a kid’s enthusiasm and an adult’s sense of responsibility, making them easily relatable to campers but also reliable as a staff member.