Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/fill-5-minutesEvery moment is precious at camp…even those 5 minutes before you go into a meal!10 ways to spend 5 minutes with your campers. You need these as a counselor. The days are structured but there will forever be break times and they are vitally important to camper development that we take advantage of those moments. Let’s break down when to pop what activities at what times. Thus improving intentionality and awareness.It’s not about filling those 5 minutes for the sake of filling 5 minutes either, it’s about engaging your campers intentionally. Even though we give you some games - it’s not just games that you can do in this extra time - think about what your group may need - and program accordingly.-Bonus Links:Rita Pierson’s TED Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion?language=enConversation Starters - https://conversationstartersworld.com/ -Host LinksOliver Gregan, Summer Camp ProfessionalMatt Honsberger, Executive Producer of Podcasting at Go Camp Pro-What is First Class Counselors?Camp Directors, this Podcast isn’t for you. It’s time to delegate! First Class Counsellors is for your counselling staff, the ones who are on the ground, playing with kids and changing lives.Each week, we’ll cover practical and accessible tips that will level up your camp counsellor skills. These are things every counsellor should know, but that you may not have time to teach in staff training.Our two hosts, Oliver Gregan, Summer and Families Camp Director at YMCA Camp Jewell and Matt Honsberger from Go Camp Pro are excited to be able to provide this resource to camp counsellors and up-and-coming staff, who they believe, have the most important job at camp.