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SUMMARY:Culture of Safety: The Systems that Make Safety Stick
DESCRIPTION: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 scheduling and incident reporting to feedback and follow-up\, can make safety second nature. Through practical examples and discussion\, participants will learn how to design systems that strengthen communication\, build accountability without burnout\, and help staff stay proactive instead of reactive. You’ll leave with tools to align your operations and team culture so safety isn’t just a policy\, it’s built into the bones of your camp.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/culture-of-safety-the-systems-that-make-safety-stick-2/
LOCATION:Room 417
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SUMMARY:Where Does the Soup Go? Lessons Learned From an Anxious Kid... Who Grew into a Teen
DESCRIPTION:Years ago\, my son’s first camp experience came wrapped in tears\, fear\, and overwhelming anxiety\, an experience that changed how my team approached camp. Now older\, his worries have grown and shifted\, offering new lessons about supporting teens. Back by popular demand\, this session expands on the beloved “Where Does the Soup Go?” presentation. \nTogether\, we’ll explore the reality of anxiety for both brain and body\, the unique benefits and challenges that summer camps bring for anxious youth\, and how staff can adapt their approach as campers grow. \nParticipants will leave with practical strategies to support anxious campers with empathy and humor\, tools to help teens build belonging and resilience\, and actionable steps to train and empower staff to better meet the needs of today’s campers.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/where-does-the-soup-go-lessons-learned-from-an-anxious-kid-who-grew-into-a-teen-2/
LOCATION:Room 417
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SUMMARY:“From Nit to Know-How”—The Science. The Search. The Solution to Calm and Effective Head Lice Management
DESCRIPTION:Head lice can feel like a big disruption at camp\, but it doesn’t have to be. In this workshop\, lice professionals Laurene Plourde and Jill Bazos\, will share proven strategies to keep lice from becoming a stressful memory for campers\, staff\, and parents. We’ll walk through the science of lice\, dispel common myths\, and provide a clear\, step-by-step process for effective head checks and treatment procedures. Participants will learn what supplies and systems every camp should have in place\, how to minimize disruptions when lice are discovered\, and how to decide whether to manage checks in-house or bring in a professional. Our goal is to ensure every camp leaves equipped with confidence and actionable steps for a stress-free lice management process.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/dont-let-lice-bug-your-summer-stress-free-management-for-camps-2/
LOCATION:Room 417
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SUMMARY:Building Bus Community: The Human Approach to a Better Transportation Experience
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will explore how a focus on human connection and community-building can transform the bus experience for day campers. While logistics like efficiency and safety are paramount\, we often overlook the social dynamics that shape a child’s daily commute. By shifting our approach from simply transporting campers to fostering a sense of community on board\, we can significantly improve the overall experience of not just our campers\, but also our bus staff and drivers.\nOur focus will be centered not only on how community building makes the bus ride more enjoyable but also helps reduce behavioral issues and reinforces a sense of belonging among campers\, bus staff\, and drivers\, creating a lasting positive impact that extends far beyond the bus ride and camp season.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/building-bus-community-the-human-approach-to-a-better-transportation-experience-2/
LOCATION:Room 417
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SUMMARY:Camp in the Palm of Your Hand: Building Systems that Keep You One Step Ahead
DESCRIPTION:What if you could turn the data you already have into a simple\, app-style tool that puts real-time schedules\, rosters\, and program info right in the palm of your hand? In this hands-on session\, you’ll learn how to transform your existing camper\, staff\, and activity data into smart spreadsheets that feed into mobile-friendly dashboards—no coding required. Whether you’re a spreadsheet skeptic or a formula fanatic\, you’ll walk away with real camp examples\, a practical build-it-yourself framework\, and a plan to streamline operations while keeping screens out of sight for campers and staff.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/camp-in-the-palm-of-your-hand-building-systems-that-keep-you-one-step-ahead-2/
LOCATION:Room 417
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SUMMARY:Culture by Design: Developing Staff Through a Pyramid of Success
DESCRIPTION:Legendary coach John Wooden built one of the most successful dynasties in sports history not by focusing on winning\, but by defining and living his “Pyramid of Success\,” a framework of values\, habits\, and character traits that guided every player and coach in his program. What if your camp had its own version of that? \nIn this session\, we’ll explore how to intentionally design and reinforce a camp culture that reflects your core values at every level\, from your directors to your newest counselors. Using Wooden’s Pyramid as a model\, participants will learn how to identify their camp’s “building blocks\,” align daily actions and traditions with guiding principles\, and communicate those values so that everyone – campers\, staff\, and families – feels part of something meaningful. The result could be a camp that doesn’t just say what it stands for\, but rather\, it lives it every single day.
URL:https://tristatecampconference.com/event/culture-by-design-developing-staff-through-a-pyramid-of-success-2/
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