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Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/the-acronym-episode

We L.O.V.E Acronyms! Here are Beth’s, Ruby’s & Gabz’s favourites!

We L.O.V.E them - Nope, that’s not an acronym, simply our way to show how much we enjoy them. We engrave acronyms into the lexicon of camp to ensure that the important things that you want your staff to memorize, are memorable. For Beth, with over 25 years of camp acronym experience, this was one of the hardest episodes for her to record as each host share their three favourite acronyms, and dive into why they are important to them. 

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Below is a list of the acronyms shared throughout the episode, so that you can make notes of your favourites and incorporate them in your staff training. 

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Find our favourite acronyms and bonus resources here:

https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/the-acronym-episode

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Leadership Training Best Practice

From Gabrielle Raill

When returning staff members return to camp, they each bring emotional tags with them, holding onto memories from the year before. The role of your staff is to create the best week of camp for their campers; but to do that, you have to help your staff let go of last year. Take the time to validate their experiences, dissect the good and then engage in conversation with staff to identify on how to build from previous experiences to incorporate the things that worked well, to create an unforgettable summer for campers. When you're done planning, celebrate the past and bring in the new camp year with your staff. 

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Your Hosts:

• Gabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp Ouareau
• Beth Allison, Camp Consultant - CampHacker.tv
• Ruby Compton, Chief Exploration Officer - Ruby Outdoors