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SUMMARY:From Governance to Growth: Activating Leadership Volunteers and Owners for Success
DESCRIPTION:Strong Boards\, advisory committees\, and non-operating owners don’t just oversee—they lead\, advocate\, and fuel long-term success. As camps face increasing pressures around philanthropy\, succession\, risk\, and sustainability\, the role of board members and owners has never been more critical. In this interactive session\, we will explore how to build and activate boards that are aligned with the mission/vision and prepared to meet the trends and challenges ahead. We’ll examine Board lifecycle and structure\, clarify roles and responsibilities\, identify common governance pitfalls\, and share proven strategies for recruiting and engaging effective Board/Advisory members. Special focus will be placed on transforming these individuals into true mission and brand ambassadors. Participants will leave with practical ideas and ready-to-use tools to strengthen partnerships\, increase impact\, and position their camp for long-term growth.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/from-governance-to-growth-activating-leadership-volunteers-and-owners-for-success/
LOCATION:Room 311
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SUMMARY:Responding to Racially Charged Language Among Campers using the "Speak Up Superpowers" Framework
DESCRIPTION:“Go back to Mexico or I’ll report you to ICE” one of your counselors overheard their camper jokingly say this to a Latinx camper and is asking for your help to address it. As adults in charge of camper safety\, we need tools and strategies to address racially charged language among campers. In this interactive workshop\, we will begin by recognizing how unconscious beliefs can influence interactions and interpretations. Using real-life camp scenarios\, we’ll then apply the “Speak Up Superpowers” framework along with an understanding of applicable frameworks\, and a sense that addressing racially charged incidents is an ongoing learning process that requires active participation and continuous growth.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/responding-to-racially-charged-language-among-campers-using-the-speak-up-superpowers-framework-2/
LOCATION:Room 311
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T151500
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SUMMARY:Creating Meaningful (and Sustainable) Partnerships with Parents of Campers AND Staff!
DESCRIPTION:Parent engagement is evolving rapidly\, driven by shifts in technology\, communication\, mental health awareness\, and rising expectations. As we look to the future (which is actually today!)\, camps must adapt to increasingly dynamic and sometimes demanding parent interactions. This session explores how to prepare for both routine and challenging conversations\, safeguard your camp’s reputation\, and establish clear ground rules for parents before\, during\, and after the summer. Learn practical tools to prevent problems\, strategies for handling difficult situations\, and protocols to protect your camp’s values and legitimacy. Join us to discover actionable tips for fostering positive parent relationships and ensuring your camp’s continued success in a changing world.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/creating-meaningful-and-sustainable-partnerships-with-parents-of-campers-and-staff-2/
LOCATION:Room 311
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SUMMARY:Encouraging Intentional Dialogue in an Age of Division
DESCRIPTION:In an era defined by polarization and fear of saying the wrong thing\, camps have a unique opportunity to model what productive disagreement looks like. This session examines how leaning into hard conversations—rather than avoiding or canceling them—builds communities rooted in trust and empathy. Drawing from research in restorative practices\, social-emotional learning\, and self-determination theory\, participants will explore how structured dialogue and shared responsibility help young people develop resilience and perspective-taking. Through case studies and interactive reflection from Camp Stomping Ground\, we’ll analyze how adult discomfort can reinforce division\, and how intentional dialogue creates belonging across difference. Participants will leave with concrete frameworks and facilitation tools for transforming conflict into connection in today’s fractured cultural landscape.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/conflict-is-the-curriculum-courageous-dialogue-in-an-age-of-division-2/
LOCATION:Room 311
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T094500
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SUMMARY:How Creating an Environment of Hospitality Can Shape the Summer Camp Experience
DESCRIPTION:In today’s competitive youth development landscape\, hospitality is far more than a customer-service buzzword is a powerful strategy that can elevate every aspect of the camp experience. As presenters\, Henry Skier\, Marc Honigfeld\, John Kiesendahl\, and Laurie Guzda\, will emphasize\, service is what people expect\, hospitality is going above and beyond. This session will explore how that distinction can profoundly shape how camps serve their communities.  Participants will dive into what hospitality truly means in the camp context and discover practical ways to infuse it into daily operations. The discussion will highlight how staff\, campers\, and parents all serve as recipients of your hospitality efforts\, and how empathy-driven practices\, what the presenters call creating a “Product of Empathy” can transform routine interactions into meaningful moments of care. The session will also uncover how well-handled mistakes can become opportunities to build stronger relationships\, deepen loyalty\, and create memorable moments of hospitality. This session aims to offer fresh perspectives\, real-world examples\, and actionable strategies for making hospitality a core cultural value that drives connection\, satisfaction\, and long-term camp success for campers\, their families\, and staff alike.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/how-creating-an-environment-of-hospitality-can-shape-the-summer-camp-experience-2/
LOCATION:Room 311
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SUMMARY:The New Staff Reaction Training:  Don’t Miss the Obvious Moment!
DESCRIPTION:Many people fail to realize how critical their initial reaction to campers in various moments is to the likelihood of being effective with them. More often than not\, staff reactions are a determining factor in whether a child opens up or shuts down. A mediocre or poor initial reaction also leads to missed opportunities to make a positive breakthrough. This often overlooked aspect of camp counseling can be trained! Teach this concept and train your staff to react appropriately\, and they will be far more effective at creating positive\, even transformational moments with campers. Rather than react poorly and have to try and reset things\, they will be ready\, recognize the opportunity\, and react like a true professional. A skill for camp and a skill for life!
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/the-new-staff-reaction-training-dont-miss-the-obvious-moment-2/
LOCATION:Room 311
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SUMMARY:Give 'em the Pickle: A Lesson in Customer Service
DESCRIPTION:Customer service is important because it drives loyalty\, increases registration\, and builds a positive brand reputation. How we treat our families can make the difference between us and our competitors\, and foster a positive word-of-mouth reputation. This is customer service training using the philosophy of Bob Farrells\, Give ’em the Pickle. We will identify the pickles to make our staff\, our campers\, and communities happy and coming back for years to come.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/give-em-the-pickle-a-lesson-in-customer-service-2/
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