Camp Code - Leadership & Staff Training Podcast for Camp Directors

Topics discussed include the importance of well-planned leadership training, learning staff names, different training programs and schedules, limiting free time and ensuring enough rest, effective session scheduling, designing intelligent leadership training, addressing cultural norms within camp staff groups, timing and communication in training sessions.

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Because there are a couple of different strategies, because they are critical for accreditations, because yours could make or break you...because there is lots of room for creativity. A Best Practice for Leadership Training: “Wreck this Journal” is a book that has instructions for destroying it. Check it out and see how you can add this concept into your staff manuals. Here are the 1st three instructions in the book (1) carry this with you everywhere you go (2) follow instructions on every page and (3) order is not important.      Measure twice! Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at https://camp.mba/travis. Stop flying blind: Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at https://camp.mba/travis.

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Read more about Tom Heck (and Duct Tape Team building Games) at http://www.teachmeteamwork.com/      Measure twice! Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at https://camp.mba/travis. Stop flying blind: Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at https://camp.mba/travis.

The podcast discusses the challenges and importance of training returning staff at a camp, including strategies for engaging repeat leaders, benefits of repeating activities, setting expectations for facilitating training, and tips for training and supporting returning staff.

The podcast explores the role of training in developing youth development professionals at camp, emphasizing the importance of honoring and respecting the whole child. It also discusses teaching staff to recognize and verbalize changes in campers and the power of a great handshake in making a positive impact.

Teaching skills and values at summer camp, the importance of feedback and practice, practicing teaching skills for camp staff, creating meaningful icebreakers

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!There are three reasons for exploring this topic: 1) Staff training is never long enough. Ever. 2) There are great tools available to aid with this process. 3) Youth development→ we want our staff to grow not only at work but also beyond. (and if they are growing, they are doing a better job at work!) A Best Practice for Leadership Training: “To pay or not to pay” - when do we pay for seasonal staff members to get certifications or training that we need them to have to meet accreditation standards?      Measure twice! Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at https://camp.mba/travis. Stop flying blind: Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at https://camp.mba/travis.

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.

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Leadership training is critical for laying the foundation of your camp community. If staff is prepared to support one another, play alongside one another, resolve conflicts that arise, and work as a united team, then orientation has been a success.      Measure twice! Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at https://camp.mba/travis. Stop flying blind: Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at https://camp.mba/travis.

The hosts discuss the importance of training staff on the mission of a camp and different techniques to empower staff. The Woodcraft Laws and 4S's principles are highlighted as important guides at Green River Camp. The significance of the hero's journey in summer camp and staff commissioning ceremonies are explored. Community building at summer camp and creating a sense of commitment among staff members is also discussed.