The New Staff Reaction Training: Don’t Miss the Obvious Moment!

Many people fail to realize how critical their initial reaction to campers in various moments is to the likelihood of being effective with them. More often than not, staff reactions are a determining factor in whether a child opens up or shuts down. A mediocre or poor initial reaction also leads to missed opportunities to make a positive breakthrough. This often overlooked aspect of camp counseling can be trained! Teach this concept and train your staff to react appropriately, and they will be far more effective at creating positive, even transformational moments with campers. Rather than react poorly and have to try and reset things, they will be ready, recognize the opportunity, and react like a true professional. A skill for camp and a skill for life!