how to love a [camper].

i was going through my board on pinterest devoted to quotes, and i found this, which i pinned months ago but forgot about.
now i know that campers ARE children, so you can follow this list and love a camper that way. but i wanted to make my own special list.

how to love a camper.
always LISTEN.
be genuine.
be who you are.
let them be who they are, and praise them all day for it.
give positive attention.
show them what they're good at.
don't do everything for them. teach more than you do.
make them feel special.
let them make some decisions for themselves.
be gentle. never yell.
be willing to explain things more than once.
laugh!
participate in camp. lead from within an activity, not from the side of it.
play whatever game they want in the pool no matter how many times you played it last week.
allow wacky wednesday.
hugs and nice words should be given out liberally throughout the day.
let them think they're your favorite.
choose them over the staff.
be whatever they need.
answer their questions.
love them the same as you do any other camper.
show them Jesus.
"for a camper is a miracle who will soon become a part of your life."