Each year, Chris is invited to present workshops and keynote addresses at a variety of national and regional conferences.  Recent engagements include national and regional meetings of the American Camp Association, Children's Oncology Camping Association, Boy Scouts of America, North American Camp Conference for Hemophelia Organizations, Venezuelan Camping Conference, International Association of Burn Camps, Diabetes Camping Association, and CampFire Boys & Girls.

To schedule a one, two, or three-day engagement,   e-mail Chris or call (603) 557-8100.

Choose from more than 50 outstanding workshops in six different categories!

The brief descriptions provide an outline of each workshop's content. All staff training workshops are continuously updated and customized to meet your camp's specific needs. Chris can also design a unique workshop on a leadership or youth development topic of your choosing.

Don't see what you're looking for? Use the search tool above to find a particular word or phrase, or e-mail Chris to inquire about specific topics. Click here to e-mail Chris with questions or ideas about workshop content.

• Leadership  ( 14 items )
• Youth Development  ( 8 items )
• Mental Health and Behavior Problems  ( 8 items )
• Camp Management  ( 8 items )
• Technology  ( 3 items )
• Safety  ( 4 items )

Dr. Christopher Thurber is a board-certified clinical psychologist, author, consultant, and father. A graduate of Harvard University, Chris co-authored the critically acclaimed "Summer Camp Handbook," the premier preparatory resource for new campers and families. He has more than 30 years of camping experience and has written numerous book chapters and scholarly articles on homesickness prevention and child development.

Each year, Chris is invited to keynote national and regional conferences.  He also offers cutting-edge educational sessions at different venues in the United States and Canada.  The following is a listing of upcoming conference events.