Camp Code - Leadership & Staff Training Podcast for Camp Directors Teaching Boring Topics in Innovative Ways - Camp Code #4
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Mar 23, 2014 Creative ways to teach traditionally boring topics at camp, such as policies and procedures, including turning them into board games and quizzes. Innovative approach to teaching crisis management through simulation drills. Strategies for teaching age group characteristics and building trust with parents through skits and interactive exercises. Exploring identity presentations, acting out scenarios, and personal reflection exercises. Importance of providing additional training sessions for staff and emphasizing continuous skill development.
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Board Games for Policy Training
- Beth Allison shared how they used life-size board games to teach policies and procedures.
- They played tic-tac-toe, connect four, and battleship with staff answering questions to earn moves or remove players from teams.
Safety Patrol Day Experience
- Ruby Compton described "Safety Patrol Day," a full day dedicated to policies and emergency drills with staged scenarios.
- Staff wore safety patrol shirts and participated in realistic role plays to learn and experience camp safety procedures.
Each One, Teach One Method
- Use the "each one, teach one" method to split policies for small groups to creatively teach through songs, skits, or art.
- This encourages ownership and makes learning policies more interactive and memorable.
