How to Program Leader
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What is a Program Leader?
ODS Lingo
Sample Schedule
​How to Be a Mentor
How and When to Set Goals
Ways to Be in the Cabin
Skits and Cabin Calls
Shower Time
Being a Guest at Meals
PM Time
Times to Check In with Your SLs
Feedback - What to Look For
Ways to Help Returnees Grow
How to Teach an SL to Be a Mentor
Nice Things to Do for Your SLs
Breaks!
Recreation Ideas
Games for Cabin Time
PL Evaluations
​PL Handbook (PDF) • PL Handbook (Word)
BREAKS!
Make sure to ask for breaks when you need them. Granted, you may not be able to get one right away, but better to ask than be burnt out and useless at your job. 

  • During / end of field study
  • Meals off (make them count!)
  • Nights off
  • During campfire – take a quick breather at the back of campfire.
  • Rotate wake-ups amongst PL’s if your site can accommodate this.
 
These things are all site specific, make sure to check with your site supervisor regarding these times.