Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 34 minutes ago

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We’ll explore how to create a well-balanced, burnout-proof leadership structure for camps of all sizes. At the heart of every great camp are members who are committed to the principles of communal effort and participation. In that spirit, we’ll explore strategies for getting enthusiastic involvement from all campmates from the moment they join your camp to the last post-playa unpacking and decompression.



Timecode:
0:00 - Session and panelist introductions
6:12 - Discussion: Why do we burnout as camp leads, and what causes burnout?
12:58 - Discussion: How do we keep that internal flame ablaze as camp leads?
23:54 - Discussion: Team leadership structures within a camp
40:08 - Discussion: How do you motivate campers to participate fully? How do you find campers who are motivated?
45:34 - Discussion: Collecting and sharing camp knowledge
52:51 - Discussion: Leadership self-care through mindfulness practices
58:08 - Q&A


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