camp fern staff
It takes special people to be counselors at Camp Fern. Counselors are hired for their patience, optimism, physical skills and creativity. They teach not only activities, but pride, self-confidence, independence, and sportsmanship in and out of the cabin.
More often than not, counselors at Fern were once campers themselves. Camp Fern counselors take homesick campers aside for a hug, are expected to share their own experiences and life lessons, and love counselor talent nights, when their campers' whims may have them lip-synching to Hanson and Kelly Clarkson or imitating Elvis or their counselors.
The camper to counselor ratio at Fern is at least 4 campers to 1 counselor. The average age of a counselor is 20. Every year we certify counselors through the NRA for riflery; American Red Cross for water activities; and Adventure Experiences for ropes activities. Counselors are selected based on attitude with children and their skill level in activities. All applicants must pass a strict reference and background check followed by personal interviews.
Along with teaching specific activities, counselors nominate campers-of-the-week, participate in choosing honor campers, and write personal letters to parents to keep them posted on their child's progress and experience
During the four-week sessions, several opposite-sex counselors called "Smohawks" teach activities and help organize evening entertainment.
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