Interviewing with Intention, Part 1: Winterviews that Matter – Turning Returning Staff Check-Ins into Real Leadership Conversations

Every camp has them – those quick, casual “returner interviews” that happen over coffee, a phone call, or in between school and finals week. Too often, these meetings feel like a rubber-stamp ritual: “You coming back?” “Great, see you in June.” But what if those conversations could be one of the most powerful tools you have for shaping next summer’s staff team?

In this session, we’ll flip the script on the returning-staff interview. Participants will learn how to make these discussions both meaningful for the employee and useful for the camp. The goal isn’t just retention – it’s growth. We’ll explore how intentional questions can help identify who’s ready for a bigger role, who might shine as a unit lead or pre-camp trainer, and who needs additional coaching or redirection before stepping into new responsibility.

This is Part 1 of the series. Part 2 will take place on January 29 from 11 am - 12 pm ET. Registration for each session is separate and you can attend Part 2 without having joined Part 1.