TCODS - Tillamook County Outdoor School

Evaluations of the High School Student Counselors' Camp Experiences Filled Out by the Parents of Counselors

2007

(Note that lines take the place of personal information.  The purpose is to share honest comments about the counselors' experiences, not breach any confidentiality.  All personal pronouns have been eliminated along with names.  Also, the order of who responded to each questions changes from question to question.)

1. What do you think were the greatest benefits of being a camp counselor for your son or daughter?

• _________ came back with increased self-esteem.  He seemed to have an increased sense of empathy for others.  He also showed a renewed appreciation of his own home - his own circumstances, perhaps.
• Our _____, ____________, came home with a sense of deep respect of others.  _____ seems to have had _______ eyes opened to the reality that words & actions can and do hurt.  _____ has a peace about ______.  It's hard to explain.  More respect for _____ _______ brother _________.
• We hosted the exchange student from _____________. So _____ had a great time.  Was so much different than ______ thought it would be.  Friendships _____ formed.  A very emotional week in a good way.
• Bonded with other students.  Our exchange student ______ enjoyed getting to know other students from the HS.
• This was my __________ second year at TCODS as a counselor.  ____ experience was as rich as last year. ____ dad and I see the benefits to ____ as being inreased confidence, deepened compassion for others & sense of deep acceptance for who _____ is.  _____ always makes new friends that seem to last a long time.
• For _______, it was a chance to experience something _____ has never experienced before, camping, the great Oregon forest, the kids and the wonderful fellowship of the other counselors.
• As an exchange student, it gave _____ an opportunity to meet other teenagers and develop much deeper relationships with them early in the school year.  It also gave _____ a window into family life and culture of American children.
• Being a positive role model for younger children, developing meaningful relationships with peers, kids and adults.  Sharing feelings with others.  Learning to appreciate your family, your blessings - roof over your head, food, people who love and support you.  Learning to work out conflicts in positive ways.  ____ always comes home more mature, more appreciative and makes many new friends.  This time ___ received letters from 2 of ___ kids, and this confirmed again how ____ formed a meaningful bond and increased their self-esteem & trust.

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