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From team member Lisa Drennan

Join us on Jan 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST for a free webinar with Jeff Daly of International Exchange of North America (IENA) on “Maximizing International Staff Success.” 🌍✨ Learn how to leverage international staff in your day camp, with tips on selecting partners, conducting interviews, supporting arrivals, and building an inclusive camp culture. Perfect for camps looking to embrace the benefits of global staffing! https://lnkd.in/eVvN8Xip

This article shares powerful quotes about emotional intelligence, highlighting its importance in effective leadership. By developing self-awareness and empathy, camp leaders can inspire their staff. This is important because it can help with handling challenges gracefully, and fostering a positive camp environment.  https://lnkd.in/ekMx4N8G

A huge thank you to our amazing team members who work tirelessly to support and grow our community! 🌟💪 We couldn’t do it without the dedication and expertise of Dan Weir David Phillips Christine Mohle, LCSW Chris Hudson, LSW Nick Teich, PhD, LCSW Lisa Drennan Joanna Warren Smith Isaac Mamaysky, Esq. We are so grateful to have such a talented and driven team. Here’s to continuing our work together to help camps succeed! 🙏🎉

A huge thank you to our incredible partnerships who help make everything possible! 🙏🎉 We are so grateful for the support of AMSkier Insurance Camper Machine Operations, LLC. Campminder Camp Tree Expert Online Training, Grazzee (https://grazzee.com/) International Exchange of North America (IENA) Immersive1st Inflatable Gaga Courts (https://gagaball.net/) Proforma (https://lnkd.in/eR65E2ji) Ultimate Ninja Course Builders LLC. Your dedication and expertise are key in helping camps thrive, and we couldn’t do it without you! Here's to many more years of collaboration and success! 🌟

🎉 End of Year Recap! 🎉 We’re so excited to share that 42 camps joined our community in 2024! These incredible camps from the YMCA of San Diego County, YMCA of Northern Utah, YMCA of Greater Hartford, and Greater Somerset County YMCA have brought their passion and dedication to making summer camp a transformative experience for their campers. We’re grateful to be part of this amazing network of camps working together to make a lasting impact. Here's to even more growth and success in the year ahead!

A few days left!

A great article from Nick Teich, PhD, LCSW in the current American Camp Association’s Camping Magazine!

Working at summer camp is one of the most rewarding jobs—but it’s also a space where self-advocacy is key. As camp leaders, we spend a lot of time teaching our staff how to communicate, collaborate, and care for others. But we also need to teach them how to advocate for themselves—whether that’s speaking up about their needs, asking for support, or sharing their ideas. This article breaks down the power of self-advocacy and how it can lead to greater happiness at work: https://lnkd.in/eEC2ixfg What are you doing to empower your team to find their voice? #SummerCamp #Leadership #StaffDevelopment #SelfAdvocacy

Have 10 minutes? Help us strengthen camps! Jack Schott and I are gathering insights on staffing challenges and successes through a quick, confidential survey. Your input will shape valuable data to guide planning and inspire fresh ideas for 2025. Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/e8Bg5cGh Then, join us for the free Day Camp Community Webinar: 📅 "2025 Staffing Survey Analysis" 🗓 Jan 9, 2025 | 2:00 PM ET We’ll dive into trends, retention strategies, and tips to improve hiring and onboarding. Don’t miss it!