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From their song lyrics to their Color War activities, unique rituals and customs lie at the heart of all camps. These traditions establish a powerful sense of community, drawing campers to return each summer.
From their song lyrics to their Color War activities, unique rituals and customs lie at the heart of all camps. These traditions establish a powerful sense of community, drawing campers to return each summer.
Mike's training sessions focus on helping all campers develop a deep sense of belonging. Staff members will better understand their role in supporting campers as they acclimate to unfamiliar settings and new experiences.
Mike's training sessions focus on helping all campers develop a deep sense of belonging. Staff members will better understand their role in supporting campers as they acclimate to unfamiliar settings and new experiences.
Timing: Mike typically conducts trainings during your pre-camp staff orientation period. However, his workshops are equally valuable during staff meetings that precede a new session or start week.
Participants: His workshops are for your entire staff or for your CITs as part of their training.
Content: As your staff processes the activities, Mike can focus discussion on any combination of the following:
- Clearly communicating routines, procedures, rules, and expectations
- Establishing rapport with campers
- Developing and articulating a shared sense of mission and focus
- Preventing bullying at camp
- Learning team-building exercises for staff and campers
- Fostering relationships between new and returning staff
- Fostering relationships between new and returning campers
- Maintaining high levels of energy and enthusiasm throughout the summer
- Proactively addressing challenging behavior and refining basic behavior management techniques