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Chris launches Leadership Essentials, a revolutionary set of training tools that allows you to train staff as soon as you hire them.  Read More
 
Chris's homesickness prevention research, just published in the journal Pediatrics, received tremendous international coverage, including the Today Show, BBC News, Good Morning America, Ireland News Radio, NPR, and CNN Headline News.  Read Press Release
 
Chris's new DVD-CD set for new camper families was featured on The Martha Stewart Show.  View Clip.
 
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Why Camp? Print E-mail

Camp is a powerful, positive experience that accelerates the development of social skills, self-esteem, physical and thinking skills, and spirituality.  But don't take my word for it.  Check out Directions, the largest study ever conducted on the outcomes of  the camp experience.  And for more information for parents and families, visit CampParents.org.

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Providing Feedback: Improving Performance and Maintaining Connections Print E-mail

Whether you're in a supervisory position or not, providing feedback to your colleagues is an essential skill for leadership growth and development.  Of course, the barrier to providing feedback is that relationships are at stake.  This advanced workshop teaches staff how to preserve good relationships while providing clear feedback in ways that boost everyone's performance.

 

[This workshop also offered as a video training module on Leadership Essentials.]

 
Tolerance and Diversity: The Fabric of Camp Print E-mail

Celebrating the differences among people introduces a whole new level of enjoyment to the experience of day or overnight camp.  It may be human to fear differences at first, but a skillful leader can guide the group toward a deep appreciation of all that makes us unique.  This pioneering workshop cleverly reveals staff members' own perspectives on diversity at camp, thereby promoting tolerance and respect.

 

[This workshop also offered as a video training module on Leadership Essentials.]

 
Becoming a Youth Development Professional: Making the Transition from ME to KIDS Print E-mail

Day and overnight camps are powerful, positive developmental experiences for children.  Their growth hinges on the quality of their relationship with your staff, so it is essential that they begin to see themselves as youth development professionals.  This honest workshop pushes staff to make the transition from focusing on themselves to focusing on the needs of the young people they serve.

 

[This workshop also offered as a video training module on Leadership Essentials.]

 
Classic Problem Solving: Using Options and Evaluation to Promote Group Consensus Print E-mail

Classic problem solving is a powerful way to use the group's wisdom to find a solution that works for everyone.  In this insightful workshop, staff will learn the step-by-step approach successful leaders use to solve all sorts of common problems.  None of your staff should be without this fundamental conflict resolution toolkit.  Far superior to blaming and shaming.

 

[This workshop also offered as a video training module in Leadership Essentials.]

 
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