Camp Code - Leadership & Staff Training Podcast for Camp Directors

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?      

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.      

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.

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Here you'll find a list of the 12 sentences that should come from your lips during training and why these words are so powerful. Your time is valuable and I am going to respect that. Marketing for next year begins opening day of camp this year. This is not last summer. What are your expectations for me/admin staff/leadership team? This is our "boysenberry". Let me make this perfectly clear. I am here to support you. You will make "ripples". This training is for you so use it. What do you want to offer camp this summer?