Professional Power-Up Lesson Plan Summer Career Quest
Professional Power-Up Lesson Plan
60 Minutes
Objective
Teams complete fun, camp-style quests to earn points and level up career skills in professionalism, resumes, and interviews.
Audience
High School Students / Summer Campers
Approach
Gamified quest stations with team-based competition and rewards.
Teacher Prep
• Time: 15 minutes
• Print and cut Professionalism Bingo Cards .
• Set up 4 stations: Resume, Interview, Time Management, Professionalism.
• Prepare a scoreboard and tokens/stickers for points.
• Ready a stopwatch for rotations.
Materials List
Professionalism Bingo Cards
Resume Quest Templates
Interview Role-Play Cards
Time Management Worksheets
Career Quest Passports
Scoreboard & Timer
The "Why"
"By gamifying career-readiness, campers stay engaged, collaborate, and build confidence in real-world skills while enjoying a summer camp vibe."
Quest Timeline
1
Kickoff & Team Formation
5 MIN
Divide students into teams of 3–4. Have each pick a Team Name and Team Color .
Explain the Quest: Earn points at stations + final "Boss" challenge.
Show the scoreboard and review rules.
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Quest Stations Rotation
35 MIN
Rotate every 8 minutes + 1 minute transition.
S1: Professionalism Bingo Mark behaviors like eye contact and handshake. Shout "Bingo!" for bonus points.
S2: Resume Race Complete a sample profile using provided prompts. First team done wins tokens.
S3: Interview Challenge Role-play using cards. Peer teams act as judges for confidence and clarity.
S4: Time Management Relay Sort tasks into the Eisenhower Matrix as fast as possible.
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Final Boss: Elevator Pitch
10 MIN
Teams craft a 30-second pitch introducing themselves and one major strength.
Performed live! Audience awards points for creativity and delivery.
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Reflection & Awards
10 MIN
Reveal final scores and award badges. Each student shares one "unlocked" skill.
Encourage revision of real resumes post-camp!
Interview Role-Play Cards Interview Challenge Cards
Draw a card, role-play the response, and score your teammates!
Question 01
Tell me about yourself and why you applied for this position.
Question 02
What are your greatest strengths, and what is one area you’re working to improve?
Question 03
Describe a time you worked on a team. What role did you take, and what was the outcome?
Question 04
How do you handle stress or tight deadlines? Give an example.
Question 05
Tell me about a time you demonstrated leadership. What did you learn?
Question 06
How do you stay organized and manage multiple tasks?
Question 07
Describe a challenge you faced at school or work, and how you overcame it.
Question 08
Why should we hire you for this position?
Question 09
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Question 10
Do you have any questions for me about the role or company?
How to Play
Cut out these cards and place them face down at the Interview Station.
One student draws a card and reads the question aloud.
The other student responds as a job candidate.
Peer judges score the response based on Confidence , Clarity , and Body Language .
Swap roles after 4 minutes so everyone gets a turn!
Time Management Worksheet Time Management Quest
Conquer your schedule and level up your productivity
Name: _______________________
Date: _______________________
1. Task Brainstorm
List at least five tasks you need to complete this week (e.g., school assignments, chores, club activities).
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2. The Eisenhower Matrix
Prioritize your tasks from Section 1 by placing them in the correct quadrant.
Urgent & Important
DO IT NOW
Important, Not Urgent
SCHEDULE IT
Urgent, Not Important
DELEGATE IT
Not Urgent & Not Important
DELETE IT
3. Weekly Time-Blocking Plan
Pick one task from your "Urgent & Important" quadrant and schedule it.
Task Name
Day & Date
Time Slot
Location / Resources Needed
4. Strategy Choice
To-do List
Prioritization Matrix
Time Blocking
Why I chose this strategy:
5. End-of-Week Reflection
How well did you stick to your plan? What went well? What will you improve next time?
Career Quest Reflection Discussion Campfire Chat
Career Quest Reflection
Celebrate achievements, share stories, and gear up for your next mission.
Guidelines
1 Sit in a circle to see every face. Listen like you're telling a story by the fire.
2 One speaker at a time. Keep it positive and build on each other's ideas.
3 Keep answers friendly and under 2 minutes. Cheer for your teammates!
Closing Ritual
"Finish your quest with a spark of gratitude."
Award a token to a teammate who impressed you.
Jot down one action for your resume or schedule.
Find a "Quest Buddy" for a mid-week check-in.
Discussion Prompts
1. Quest Highlights
Which station quest did your team enjoy most—Professionalism Bingo, Resume Race, Interview Challenge, or Time-Management Relay? What skill did you level up there?
2. Campfire Stories
Share one memorable moment: a proud success or a tricky challenge you overcame during today’s quests. How did your team support you?
3. Next Mission Planning
What’s one strategy or tip you’ll take into your daily life (camp or beyond)? Describe how you’ll use it this week to stay professional or organized.
Follow-Up Spark
"Who was your MVP today and why?"
Follow-Up Spark
"What badge do you hope to unlock next?"
Professionalism Bingo Cards Professionalism Bingo
Mark behaviors as you see or demonstrate them. Shout "BINGO!" for bonus points!
BINGO Card #01
<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-300"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Eye Contact</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Strong Handshake</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Clear Tone</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Punctuality</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Teamwork</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Appropriate Attire</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Positive Attitude</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight bg-slate-100 font-bold uppercase text-slate-400 italic">FREE SPACE</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Good Posture</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Thoughtful Questions</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Active Listening</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Initiative</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Problem-Solving</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Time Management</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Empathy</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Constructive Feedback</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Respectfulness</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Dependability</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Confidence</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Adaptability</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Thank-You Follow-Up</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Resume Knowledge</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Goal-Oriented</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Professional Language</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Collaboration</td></tr></tbody></table>
BINGO Card #02
<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-300"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Adaptability</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Initiative</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Punctuality</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Active Listening</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Positive Attitude</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Collaboration</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Goal-Oriented</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight bg-slate-100 font-bold uppercase text-slate-400 italic">FREE SPACE</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Clear Tone</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Confidence</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Strong Handshake</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Respectfulness</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Time Management</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Appropriate Attire</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Problem-Solving</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Good Posture</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Empathy</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Teamwork</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Thoughtful Questions</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Professional Language</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Eye Contact</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Dependability</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Resume Knowledge</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Constructive Feedback</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Thank-You Follow-Up</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-300"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Respectfulness</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Professional Language</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Confidence</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Eye Contact</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Problem-Solving</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Teamwork</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Adaptability</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight bg-slate-100 font-bold uppercase text-slate-400 italic">FREE SPACE</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Strong Handshake</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Good Posture</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Initiative</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Dependability</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Active Listening</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Punctuality</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Clear Tone</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Positive Attitude</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Empathy</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Collaboration</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Appropriate Attire</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Thoughtful Questions</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Resume Knowledge</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Goal-Oriented</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Time Management</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Thank-You Follow-Up</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Constructive Feedback</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-300"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Thoughtful Questions</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Dependability</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Time Management</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Collaboration</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Eye Contact</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Professional Language</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Appropriate Attire</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight bg-slate-100 font-bold uppercase text-slate-400 italic">FREE SPACE</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Strong Handshake</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Active Listening</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Clear Tone</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Goal-Oriented</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Problem-Solving</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Initiative</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Positive Attitude</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Constructive Feedback</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Punctuality</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Teamwork</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Empathy</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Respectfulness</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Confidence</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Resume Knowledge</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Adaptability</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Thank-You Follow-Up</td><td class="border border-slate-300 p-2 text-[10px] text-center h-14 w-14 leading-tight">Good Posture</td></tr></tbody></table>Career Quest Passport Career Quest Passport
Official Document • Summer Camp Edition
Quester Name
Quest Missions Collect all 5 stamps to level up!
Station / Challenge Stamp Here What did I learn? Professionalism Bingo
Master workplace behaviors
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Resume Race
Craft a standout profile
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Interview Challenge
Conquer the mock interview
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Time Management Relay
Prioritize like a pro
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Final Boss: Elevator Pitch
Main Event
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Travel Reflection
1. Favorite Quest Station
2. New Skill I Unlocked Today
3. Action Plan: My next level practice
Quest Certificate
Show your completed passport to your camp counselor to earn your certificate and badge!
Counselor Initials
Resume Quest Template Email: _________________ Phone: _________________
Location: _________________
RESUME QUEST
Station #02 • Challenge Mode
Career Objective
Experience Missions
DATES: __________
Position: _________________________
DATES: __________
Position: _________________________
Academy Info
GRADUATION: __________
Relevant Coursework: _________________________
Power Skills
Unlocked
Award / Achievement
Leadership Role
Allies (References)
References available upon successful quest completion.
Race Goal
Complete all sections of this sample profile using the prompts provided at the Resume Station. First team to finish accurately wins bonus tokens!