The Backward Plan: A Camp Staff Training Roundtable

Join fellow camp professionals in an interactive roundtable discussion focused on mastering the “backward planning” approach for designing dynamic and effective camp staff training schedules.

This session moves beyond a standard presentation, offering a collaborative forum for you to share challenges, swap strategies, and brainstorm solutions with peers. We will tackle key questions in an open dialogue format:
• How do you prioritize the most crucial skills staff need by Opening Day?
• What are innovative ways to integrate essential components like health/safety and camper development into engaging, hands-on activities?
• How do we ensure every piece of training content aligns deeply with our unique camp’s mission, vision, and values?

Whether you lead a resident camp or a day camp, bring your experiences and your toughest questions. Walk away with fresh perspectives, shared resources, and a ready-to-implement strategy for transforming your staff training into an empowering experience that fosters a positive, ready-to-lead team. Active participation and shared expertise are the cornerstones of this session. To get the conversation started, come ready to share and discuss a few of your best (or worst!) ideas. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the ones you’re most excited or proudest to discuss.