Events

Campers love competition, but justifying ferocious competition by saying, "Hey, it's a competitive world out there!" ignores the critical differences between healthy and harmful competition. Even worse, most young people [...]

When sexual harassment or assault occurs in our communities, camp leadership holds two distinct, and sometimes conflicting, responsibilities: supporting the staff member who was harmed and maintaining community safety going [...]

Every day at camp brings the unexpected: storms, staffing shifts, homesickness, or last-minute parent concerns. These obstacles can feel overwhelming, but how leaders respond doesn't just keep camp running smoothly; [...]

Even the strongest camp cultures need moments of repair and renewal. Drawing on Radical Candor by Kim Scott and more than 15 years of experience leading an overnight camp, Executive [...]

A practical playbook for camp snack service. We'll cover nut-aware systems, clear labeling, pars and rotation, and how to keep kid-loved options ready—house granola bars and always-available colorful apples and [...]

Younger campers are excited, but often overwhelmed. They're still developing the Executive Functioning skills needed for independence: transitioning, organizing, and regulating emotions. Without the right support, small struggles can spiral [...]

Explore strategies for delivering child and peer abuse prevention training to counselors-in-training (CITs) and staff under 18. Learn how to address their unique roles, clarify boundaries, and equip them with [...]

Aquatics Directors are navigating an increasingly complex landscape—staffing shortages, evolving safety standards, rising participant expectations, and the need for inclusive programming are just a few of the pressing issues. This [...]

What if one great game could work for every age group at camp, without losing the fun, challenge, or learning? In this hands-on session, we'll explore how to design and [...]

This session is for leaders ready to move from passive allyship to active co-conspiracy in the fight against racism at camp. We begin by clearly defining this crucial shift, which [...]

Every camp has that one thing that hits harder than anything else, that 11/10 program moment that becomes legend. But why? We'll unpack the anatomy of a truly great program, [...]

A Culture of Safety doesn't just live in people; it's built through the systems, communication loops, and daily rhythms that hold camp together. This session explores how operational structures, from [...]