The Summer Camp Society Blog

Presenting, The Facilitator Elevator: Sharing and Growing in Community

Presenting, The Facilitator Elevator: Sharing and Growing in Community

Level up your facilitation skills with the Facilitator Elevator! This game-changing tool helps camp trainers engage their teams, deliver impactful sessions, and build confidence in even the toughest training environments. Elevate your camp staff training with ease and energy.

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Smartphone Scrapbook: An Easy Icebreaker for Summer Camp Staff Training

Smartphone Scrapbook: An Easy Icebreaker for Summer Camp Staff Training

Looking for a simple yet powerful way to kick off your camp staff training? This icebreaker activity gets your team energized, laughing, and connecting within minutes. It's perfect for breaking down barriers and building the trust you need to tackle the summer ahead

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Transforming Our Communities

Transforming Our Communities

This blog explores the process of transforming camp communities by fostering inclusion, connection, and growth. It emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for campers and staff, building strong relationships, and promoting diversity. The post also discusses ways camp leaders can drive meaningful change within their camp environments by being intentional with their approaches to community building.

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Supporting Seasonal Summer Camp Staff

Supporting Seasonal Summer Camp Staff

Supporting seasonal summer camp staff requires intentional efforts in leadership, training, and community building. The blog offers practical tips for helping staff thrive, including creating strong support networks, providing mentorship, and ensuring mental health resources are accessible. Emphasis is placed on making staff feel valued, offering ongoing feedback, and fostering a positive camp environment.

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Camper Clubs

Camper Clubs

Camper Clubs provide a unique way to foster year-round engagement with campers by creating small groups that focus on shared interests. This blog outlines how camp leaders can implement these clubs to build deeper connections, facilitate skill development, and offer continuous opportunities for campers to stay involved in camp life outside the summer season.

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