How Summer Camp Can Be the Vehicle to Raising Kids Who Become Thriving Adults with Audrey Monke

In This Episode, We Chat About: What Audrey did when she took over Gold Arrow Camp in the 80s and the themes they have each summer to teach social-emotional skills like friendship, kindness, and resilience. Resources + Links:   Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events: https://www.girlsmentorship.com/ Connect with us on Instagram: Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen Mary Frances | @msmaryfran   Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship   Show Notes: We got the pleasure of having a fun conversation, especially for us given that we are now in the business of summer camps, with a trailblazer in the industry! Audrey Monke, the owner of gold arrow camp is someone who is deeply committed to creating a kid focused experience with memories and lessons that will last them well beyond their time at camp. She shares how she took over the camp in the 80's and what she's implemented to focus on the kid's experience at camp while helping give them the tools to live a happy and healthy life!   06:45 Creating a positive camp culture and developing kids into leadership. 13:00 Prioritizing kids' experience in summer camp while creating culture for staff. 17:30 How has running a summer camp changed over the years? 23:00 What goes into planning summer camp for the next year? 25:00 How to teach your kids gratitude, kindness, and grit. 31:15 Building legacy through a family business. 37:30 The impact of summer camp experiences on children's wellbeing and social skills.  43:15 Gamifying mundane tasks to make them fun for your kids and the importance of community.