Orientation Overload: Rethinking Timing and Training through Executive Functioning

Orientation sets the tone for the whole summer—but when it’s crammed into a few exhausting days, staff forget more than they retain. That’s an executive functioning issue: too much information, not enough building blocks and scaffolding. This session shows how to structure orientation so that staff actually absorb and apply what matters. The result: more confident staff, less mid-summer chaos, and smoother camper experiences.