Bringing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to Life at Camp: Lessons from the Field

Creating a positive environment where everyone feels belonging and connectedness is crucial for a successful camp experience. Many elements that make or break camp – communication and interpersonal skills, civil discourse, managing parental expectations, staff and camper mental health and well-being, leadership, setting boundaries – are rooted in social-emotional learning.
In this interactive session, camp leader Andy Pritikin teams up with the School Culture and Climate Initiative to explore the five-domain SEL framework: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. You’ll get tangible examples of practical ways to support the development of these skills in camp settings that benefit staff, campers, and families.
Expect opportunity for meaningful discussion as we combine theory and practice to provide a roadmap to intentionality, helping your camp walk the talk!