Introducing: PEER GROUPS!
Every TSCS team meeting pretty much boils down to one question: how do we better serve camps? It’s a question we’re constantly trying to answer, having conversations, asking questions, and keeping an eye on social media.
If you’re unfamiliar with TSCS, you may be wondering, “why do they care?” Because better camps make a better world. We truly believe that, and that’s why we put everything we have into helping make campers a better place.
This year, we’ve heard a lot “I want to connect with other camp people who….,” “I want to talk to people about…,” “I wonder what other people do for….,” “Did other people feel like…,” and other phrases like that. We’re seeing that camp people want connection and community. They want people they can call on to get ideas and brainstorm AND they want people who go through the same things (which makes sense in an often-isolating industry!).
With so many people looking for those things, it makes perfect sense that we’ve seen a big increase in interest in becoming a member of The Summer Camp Society. If you’re unfamiliar with what membership means, basically, it means coming alongside other camp people who are passionate about making camp the best it can be and who appreciate big thinking and pushing the envelope. Members meet weekly to talk through problems, exchange information and stories, hear from experts, and generally build a community they can count on. We’re constantly checking in on Slack, and we’re making better camps.
With our membership growing, we want to make sure that we intentionally build community, and this fall, we’ll begin doing that through peer groups. Peer groups (included in membership) will have 8-12 people in similar roles at similar camps and will be facilitated by some really awesome (and respected) camp leaders. Peer groups will meet monthly in addition to the weekly members’ meetings. These small groups will be a GREAT way for members to build strong community within our larger community (which will always stay strong, too!).
We’d love for you to become a member and join a peer group with us this fall! To join a peer group, just become a member, and we’ll get you assigned! Groups will discuss the best meeting time among themselves, and we’ll move anyone who needs a different time.
This is a HUGE extra value to membership, and you need to register by Tuesday, September 20 to make sure we can get you added.
This will make you a better camp person. It will hopefully make you a better person. And it’ll give you so many new great people/camp people in your life. Don’t miss out!
