How Green Teams Create a Culture of Sustainability

Sustainability doesn’t stick without shared ownership. This session explores how forming a Green Team – with staff, leadership, and campers – can create a lasting culture of sustainability. Drawing from Green Camps’ national research on the motivators and barriers to sustainability, participants will learn why an inclusive, team-based approach is key to real progress. The session introduces a flexible framework for launching or strengthening a Green Team, featuring approachable project ideas like food waste reduction, energy and water conservation, and camper-led education. Attendees will leave with a Green Team launch toolkit, facilitation prompts, and inspiration to take action.