Camp Counselling Mastery

By Paul Curley

Are your camp or teaching sessions feeling dull? Plans crumbling? Weather shifting? You need a system that works right now.

Inside you'll get:

20 Name Games and 50 Ice-Breakers50 Language Games, 30 Conversation Games, and 30 Drama Games30 Outdoor Games, 25 Sports Games, and 10 Water Games25 Arts and Crafts, 10 Calming Games, and 20 Evening Games

Camp Counselling Mastery is a proven handbook for camp counsellors, educators, and youth leaders who must lead confidently in real-world situations.

Built on over a decade of international camp experience, Paul gives you 300 proven activities plus the leadership guidance to run safer sessions, ensure smoother transitions, and develop stronger group dynamics across mixed ages, language levels, limited space, and unpredictable energy levels.

More than a collection of games, this book uses an Activity Systems approach to help you choose quickly and adapt instantly. Activities are organised by type, energy level, and purpose tags, including Practical Focus, Language Focus, and Hybrid, so that you can match the right activity to the right group in seconds.

You'll also get practical guidance for common camp challenges, including homesickness, conflict, behaviour, and decision-making under pressure, plus quick-reference indexes designed for use in the moment.

Perfect for first-time counsellors, seasonal staff, activity leaders, language/ESL camp teams, and camp directors' training staff.

Camp Counselling Mastery belongs in your backpack, not on your shelf: a practical system for creating safe, engaging, and unforgettable camp experiences.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1919513906
• ISBN13: 9781919513904
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: John Curley & Associates
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"