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For Juniors’ Sake
First, the good news: Your youngest staff members possess a brand of exuberance, creativity, and playfulness that older employees do not. That positive energy is a tremendous asset to the camp. When properly fed and watered, some of the junior … Continue reading
Leave The Baggage At Home
When you are planning your training for this summer’s camp staff, keep in mind the baggage they bring with them. No, we’re not talking about the sleeping bag and duffle bag. We mean the emotional baggage and experiences they carry … Continue reading
Make Staff Training CAMP-y
As summer approaches, camp directors are preparing for staff training. Keep this acronym, from our friends at CampHacker, in mind: CAMP: C–Community A–Attention M–Magic P–Play For tips on incorporating community, attention, magic and play into your summer camp training, check … Continue reading
Kids’ Big Fears, Part II
The catch in the woman’s voice and the emotional tone of her phone call suggested something terrible had happened. She told me that her sister–the mom of one of our campers–had died. Most children have a normal yet profound fear … Continue reading
Should You Hire A Guest Trainer?
When you are preparing for staff training, you might want to think outside the box. The box that is your office, that is. Sure, you’re the camp director. It’s your job to make sure your staff is knowledgeable and ready … Continue reading