The Day Camp world is being reborn after the summer of 2020. Let’s rebuild it into a world of diversity, equity and inclusion.

One of the silver linings 2020 has been the awakening of many camp professionals to the glaring lack of diversity in the camp industry.

Besides camps that cater to children living in the inner-city, Summer camp- like many American institutions, has historically been a white proposition. Today we will discuss what we can do within our organizations, to help make change. Thank you for joining us for this important discussion

In this first part of a two-part episode, we cover:

• Developmental appropriateness- 

  1. inappropriate, but age-appropriate- use as teachable moments- don’t dismiss.

  2. “Got it from parents”

• NAMING defensiveness- 

  1. “Not seeing race”

  2. Avoiding the topic

• How do we show off- How do we represent camp validity to all people

  1. Not avoiding… accepting, knowing what the community values.

  2. Step 1- Hiring diverse staff

Do you have a suggestion for a future show? Let us know by email: daycampquestions@gocamp.pro

Episode Resources

Positive White Racial Identity Development.pdf

Ali Michael piece: What White Children Need to Know about Race

The Racial Healing Handbook

So You Want to Talk About Race Interview

A great interview with Bettina Love: 

The Racial Healing Handbook

We Want to Do More Than Survive by Dr. Bettina Love

Project Implicit - Harvard University - (Folks are able to take implicit association tests on this site, and there are quite a few options to include the Race IAT, Gender IAT, and Skin Tone IAT)

Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do

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• Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp

• Tiffany Gratton-McDuffie, Executive Director - Purposeful Play

• Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District

• Dr. Chanika Perry, Director of Education Programs - Hands On Atlanta

• Dr. Lance Ozier, Senior Educational Consultant - Teaching Matters

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