The Pathway to Character Development at Camp
Core Competency
Type of Course
Recorded WebinarUnlock the secrets to enhancing character development at your camp with this research-driven, recorded webinar. Available for viewing at your convenience, this recorded webinar is designed specifically for camp professionals who want to learn how to define and prioritize character-building goals within the unique context of their camp. Discover how to integrate these goals into hiring, staff training, programming, and evaluation. With this webinar, you'll gain the tools to create a detailed "roadmap" that aligns your camp’s mission and values with measurable, character-driven outcomes for both staff and campers—all on your own time.
Perfect for camp leaders seeking flexible, impactful learning!
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Participants will learn about approaches to character education and how those approaches apply to their unique camp context.
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Participants will identify the character-based values of their organizations and develop a plan for aligning those values with specific staff practices to achieve desired camper outcomes.
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Participants will learn how to apply these identified staff practices to hiring, staff training, program implementation, and evaluation.
Amanda Palmer, M.S. is a camp researcher, consultant, and doctoral candidate at the University of Idaho, researching youth development within the camp industry. Amanda is a former camper, camp counselor, and mother of four campers of her own. She holds a master’s degree in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism Management. Amanda has designed and conducted on-site research studies for organizations such as 4-H, Girl Scouts, and faith-based camps, with a focus on assisting each camp to align staff practices with their mission-based values.
Earn 1.0 CEC for this recorded webinar. More information on CECs can be found here.
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