Talking Teens - with Jeff Leiken - The Day Camp Pod #104
Summer camps rarely meet their full potential of teen programing. Jeff Leiken is here to help us get into the teen mindset!
There are very few camp consultant trainers in our industry over the past quarter century that have had the impact of Jeff Leiken. His impactful sessions at the major camp conferences, and his work with over 300 individual camps have utilized his unique insight on youth development.
Some call him the camp counselor for camp directors, and we’ve snagged him for the next 45 minutes or so to talk shop about philosophies and best practices with our teenage campers and staff. THIS… IS THE DAY CAMP POD!
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YOUR HOSTS:
Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp
Jeff Leiken, President - Evolution Mentoring International
Andy Pritikin
Jeff Leiken
Episode Summary:
Teen Programs and Camp Development:
Andy and Jeff discussed the importance of investing in teen programs and day camps for youth development.
Highlighted the role of coaching and mentoring in enhancing staff skills and personal development.
Youth Development Complexities:
Addressed the challenges of working with young people today, emphasizing the need for deeper support systems.
Discussed the importance of developing life skills and leadership training for middle schoolers.
Empowering Children Through Camp Experiences:
Explored strategies to empower children through challenging experiences and decision-making opportunities.
Emphasized the significance of investing in staff development and compensating them adequately.
Staff Maturity and Coaching:
Discussed the importance of staff maturity and coaching in summer camp operations.
Differentiated between coaching and mentoring, highlighting the benefits of coaching for problem-solving and skill development.
Character Traits for Success:
Explored the development of character traits like confidence and discipline for success in life.
Discussed strategies for instilling these traits through role-playing and focused coaching.
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