ENGLISH FOR CAMP COUNSELORS
topic: Summer camp English 1

Fill in each blank with the correct word. If both words can be used, choose the one that sounds more natural in each situation.

1. We will (kick/kiss)-off (= start) the event next week.

2. Make sure you let me or another staff (member/man) know if you need help.

3. The (dine/dining) hall is behind those trees.

4. We're planning a relay (race/racing) for tomorrow afternoon.

5. The (theme/object) of the night will be "ghosts and goblins".

6. Let's meet back here in case of a (thunder/thunderstorm).

7. I'd like to tell you about the (activities/equipment) we have planned for this weekend.

8. I'm pretty (secure/sure) you're going to love this!

9. My friend Robert was (placed/pleased) (= assigned to work) at another camp.

10. Steve has been the camp (director/direction) since 2015.

11. Some of the (outdoor/out of doors) activities include swimming in the lake and hiking.

12. Today we'll be doing some (crafts/crafty).

13. Have you ever gone (caving/cave in)? (= exploring around caves)

14. I really hope you guys (enjoyed/enforced) (= liked) the hike today!

15. We have to take into (count/account) ( = be mindful of) the children's interests.

16. Are you (familiar/famous) with (= do you know) this game?

17. I'm well aware of all the emergency (procedure/procedures).

18. My main responsibility is to (ensure/secure) the children's safety.

19. Wait, you're not strapped in (proper/properly).

20. There are certain (rules/rule) that we all have to follow.

21. He was (upset/upsetting) the other children in the cabin.

22. Ok, (break/brick) time!

23. Do you know how to perform (first/fast) aid?

24. You have to try to (resolve/dismantle) the conflict by talking it through.

25. This job is physically (demanded/demanding).

26. This was mentioned in yesterday's incident (log/lag).

27. If a problem (arises/rises), please let one of the other counselors know.

28. Make sure you (coordinate/cooperate) this with the other counselors.

29. You have to be available round-the- (clock/watch). (= 24/7)

30. I really don't think he (enjoys/happy) being around children.

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