Understanding Children's Perceptions: Insights from John Locke's Thought Experiment

Explore the crucial distinction between values and beliefs in shaping decision-making at summer camps.

If this was your last summer at camp? If you knew you couldn’t return, what would you start doing differently?

Explore why summer camp staff often struggle to admit when they don't know and how training can encourage openness and collaboration.

Part 3

Children today are growing up in a culture steeped in comparison, significantly amplified by the omnipresence of social media. Then, we compound this at camp by offering enhanced programming at a cost, creating an unintended layer of social stratification. It's time to reconsider add-on programming, emphasizing inclusivity and equality to ensure every camper feels valued.

Offering lots of program options might seem beneficial, but psychological phenomena such as the Paradox of Choice suggest otherwise. Simplifying offerings not only makes decisions easier for parents and campers but also significantly enhances overall satisfaction.

(The problem of choice part 2)

Discover the surprising truth about camp add-on programs. Learn how focusing on fewer, high-quality options can enhance your camp's brand, improve participant satisfaction, and significantly increase your bottom line.

Understand the magical bond between your campers and the young adults that care for them.

Discover the secret ingredient that transforms overnight camps into tight-knit communities, and how Day Camps can replicate this magic. Explore the parallels between the fervor of British football fans and the communal spirit of camps, all through the lens of collective effervescence.

The final Part of our Staff Recognition Programs

Notes from the March 5th presentation

The Mental Health Crisis amoung young adults is very real.

The numbers tell a staggering story.

Camp Moneyball

Explore the application of sabermetrics (Money Ball) to camp staff recruitment, revolutionizing how camps identify and hire counselors. This approach challenges traditional hiring biases, advocating for a data-driven strategy that values diversity and effectiveness.,

Explore the final chapter of our trilogy on Managing Up. Create change in the workplace with the guidance of Jonathan Haidt. Harmonize the emotional (the Elephant) and rational (the Rider) aspects of decision-making to advocate for innovation and growth effectively. Here we offer practical strategies for engaging supervisors and implementing changes that resonate on both an emotional and logical level.

(Managing up Part 3)

Learn how Organizational Psychology can transform your approach to Managing Up, with strategies that make it easier to convince your boss to try something new

(Managing up part 2)

Managing Up transforms the daunting task of influencing your boss into an art form, blending behavioral economics with practical strategies for change. This guide illuminates the path from presenting innovative ideas to achieving shared success.

Conquer public speaking anxiety by understanding the pratfall effect. Learn how imperfections and vulnerabilities can increase relatability and likability, turning nerves into an advantage for engaging and authentic presentations.

Boosting Staff Morale with Random Acts of Ice Cream: A Unique Recognition Strategy

Discover the transformative power of the Hardest Worker award, a staff recognition program that celebrates dedication and embodies camp values, enhancing morale and fostering a supportive community.