You've Made the Tough Call or are Considering It - A HINT from Joanna Warren Smith
You're ready to help parents understand, you've worked with year-round and seasonal staff to keep them connected, but it's not enough. Your campers, whether they were anticipating their 1st experience or returning for their 5th season, are going to be crushed.
TAKE ACTION NOW!
Share this Link with Parents. Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, Pediatric and Adolescent Psychotherapist, 2014 ACA Keynote Speaker and Best Selling Author of The Whole-Brain Child, No Drama Discipline & The Power of Showing Up has some practical suggestions for parents whose children will be forced to deal with the disappointment of not being able to attend camp this summer. (link: https://www.tinabryson.com/news/video-helping-our-kids-manage-summer-disappointments)
Stay Connected with Campers. From the announcement that camp is not running to the start of next season, you have the unique opportunity to engage campers regularly so that you can increase anticipation for and commitment to 2021. Be intentional, pragmatic and make it happen.
None of us would have written this scenario, but it is our current reality and as always, we must be motivated by what's best for the kids.
Want help designing a Camper Commitment Game Plan for 2021?
Call 310-451-1876 or email campconsulting@roadrunner.com
(Note from Travis: We are so thrilled to be posting the always brilliant HINTS from camp consultant Joanna Warren Smith! If you don't already you should sign up to receive these HINTS in your email - in the left-hand column of Joanna's website: http://camp-consulting.com/)
