Skylar Flann

• Developed weekly lesson plans for various age groups and camper abilities that promoted team-building and personal growth.
• Coordinated and led daily group activities for campers, including hiking, sports and games, water activities, and bug catching.
• Planned and executed special events, such as campfires, creek walks, archery, and ropes courses.
• Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, and story time.
• Safely executed bus trips and supervised swim days for campers at public pools.
• Coordinated with other counsellors and staff to adapt programs to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
• Managed conflict resolution and behaviours among campers, promoting a positive and supportive community atmosphere.
• Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counsellors through active listening and support.

(Alternating weeks)

• Planned and presented exciting and creative arts and crafts activities for campers.
• Instructed campers on proper use of materials for projects and provided one-on-one assistance for those who required it.
• Set up and put away supplies before and after each activity. Organized storage areas and kept track of supplies.
• Trained and mentored CITs. Shared inclusive program plans, acted out behaviour scenarios and shared advice and knowledge surrounding things like cite and lunch checks.
• Visited CIT placements to observe and write progress reports.

(Alternating weeks)

• Wrote, cast and directed short plays in under a week for campers to perform.
• Facilitated craft activities for campers to design and create their own costumes.
• Promoted personal growth within campers and urged them to safely get out of their comfort zones.
• Choreographed and taught dance performance pieces in under a week in various dance styles such as ballet, hip-hop, musical theatre and contemporary.
• Was the MC for performances and recitals.
• Guided meditations and mindfulness activities like nature walks and games for campers.
• Assisted the yoga instructor during classes.