Empowering Camp Conversations: Mastering "Difficult" Dialogues
Core Competency
Type of Course
Recorded WebinarCost
ACA Member: $40
ACA Nonmember: $80
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Overview:
Don’t miss this opportunity to equip your summer camp staff with the vital skills needed to handle difficult interactions with confidence! This recorded webinar is now available for purchase, allowing you to watch and learn on your own schedule! In this engaging session, you’ll explore effective communication strategies, conflict resolution techniques, and active listening methods specifically designed for camp environments. Our expert facilitators will share practical tools to help you defuse tension, foster empathy, and promote constructive dialogue. Furthermore, gain valuable insights that will empower your staff to address sensitive topics with campers, colleagues, and parents, ultimately enhancing your camp's atmosphere.
Watch this webinar at your convenience to foster a more inclusive and nurturing environment for everyone involved!
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Enhanced Communication Skills: Gain a comprehensive understanding of effective communication strategies tailored for camp settings, empowering them to handle challenging interactions with clarity and confidence.
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Increased Confidence in Addressing Sensitive Topics: By mastering the art of difficult dialogues, staff members will feel empowered to tackle sensitive issues like diversity, inclusion, and mental health, cultivating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for everyone at camp.
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Creation of Inclusive and Nurturing Camp Environments: Armed with valuable insights and practical strategies, attendees will be equipped to foster camp environments where every camper feels valued and supported, promoting a strong sense of belonging and empowerment for all participants.
Dr. Chanika Perry currently serves as Director of Education Programs at Hands On Atlanta, an adjunct professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, and a school board member at the International Community School in Decatur, GA. Raised on a dirt road in rural Georgia, she now lives in Atlanta after calling New York City home for 11 years. She has been in the fields of youth development and education for over 20 years, with most of those years spent in New York City and Atlanta.
Dr. Lance Ozier has been on the faculty of The City University of New York since 2009, having also taught courses at Teachers College, Columbia University. Born and raised on a Georgia farm, he now lives in New York, and has taught and worked in Atlanta and NYC classrooms for over 20 years. Lance also spent 15 seasons in the Catskill Mountains at Morry’s Camp, and serves on the American Camp Association’s research advisory committee.
Earn 1.0 CEC for this recorded webinar. More information on CECs can be found here.
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