Communicate well with your summer camp staff
Clarity in your expectations does not mean say it louder, which is how a lot of adults do it.
Scott walks us through his system for making sure kids (and staff) understand what you are looking for in their behaviour and treatment of others. By taking it step by step you can lead them to "ultimate clarity".
(Trouble seeing the video? Watch: http://youtu.be/6PACiT42Z8w)
About Scott Arizala
Scott is one of the leading experts and premier trainers on kids, staff and the experience of summer camp. He earned his B.A. from Ithaca College, with a double major in Psychology and Sociology with a concentration in Gender Studies. He has been involved with camps and youth development for over twenty years as a camper, counselor, administrator, teacher and consultant.
About Travis Allison
Travis is a former Executive Director of the 5 summer camps of Cairn who now works as an online marketing strategy advisor who specializes in the private school and summer camp industries.
Travis produces the CampHacker podcasts and blog, the Scott Arizala show, and manages the Summer Camp Professionals group on Facebook.
A Big CampHacker Thank You!
We are so grateful to our Scott Arizala Show sponsors. We hope you'll check them out and consider them for your camps this summer.
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