This is definitely a “glass-half-full” type of situation…

For better or for worse, it’s more than likely that we’ve all had to “start from scratch” at some point in the last 3 years.

However, starting from scratch with your staff team? Now that is one spicy meatball.

Our staff are the core of what we do. The experience they deliver is the one that kids remember, and parents decide to re-register their kids for.

When you’re starting from scratch with staff, we almost have to set aside the program. It’s not the traditions, the zip line and the costumes that give kids a memorable experience, it’s that the staff can create a safe space for campers to build confidence and create connections.

It’s an incredible opportunity to go back to the core of our mission and what makes a great camp staff in the context of our mission.

And who better to join Chris, Joe, Travis and Gabz on the show than the one and only Michael Brandwein!

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More from Michael

Live Online March 28 & 29, 2023

Brandwein on Training: The Step-by-Step System for Planning & Presenting Your Best Staff Training Ever

Early Bird Discounted Registration until Feb. 15

https://acai.wildapricot.org/event-5064766

Live Online May 13, 2023

Brandwein on Super Staff SuperVision: The Quick Course on Outstanding Skills to Coach, Motivate, & Bring Out the Best in Staff

Early Bird Discounted Registration until April 1

https://acai.wildapricot.org/event-5064659

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Books at www.michaelbrandwein.com/store

Staff & Leadership Team Training information at mail@michaelbrandwein.com

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Tool of the Week – Make Yourself a Better Camp Director

• Chris - Love Letter

• Gabz - Bulk Lego

• Joe - UGREEN USB Charger 65W 4 Port USB C Charger Foldable/Powered USB 3.0 Hub https://amzn.to/3FwS0QH, WENTER 11-Port USB Data Hub Splitter https://amzn.to/3PpY56g

• Travis - ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com/chat

• Michael - D305 Flip Chart Easel by Da-Lite

  • Available on Amazon: Search “D305 portable easel”

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