The Kids Aren’t Listening to Me! - with Emily Golinsky - The Day Camp Pod #120

Send us Fan MailFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/kids-arent-listening"They Just Won't Listen!": Expert Tips for Managing Camper Behavior ChallengesIt’s the second week of camp, and you can anticipate a good percentage of your frontline staff going to their supervisors and declaring, “the kids aren’t listening to me!” What do you do? What do you say? Going backwards, what should you have done during training that would have helped give them better tools? For this universal topic, we bring in Emily Golinsky, our resident camper behavior expert, who has a bunch of webinars this Spring that we highly recommend to for your leadership teamHighlights:02:09 Understanding Camper Behaviors03:51 The Importance of Building Relationships06:36 Generational Differences in Staff and Campers19:10 Emotional Regulation and Staff Training29:42 The Importance of Structure in Camp Counseling32:46 Gamifying Responses for Better Engagement35:36 Supporting Stressed Counselors46:03 Balancing Individual and Group Needs52:54 Encouraging Unstructured Play56:59 Celebrating Small Wins and Everyday MagicLinks from this Episode:Find them at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/kids-arent-listening-Your Hosts:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictJordanna Grossinger, Director - Camp Robin HoodEmily Golinsky, Trainer, Professional Development Leader & Consultant - Bright Moose, LLC-Sponsors:Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:AMSkierAMSkier is a leading insurance and strategic partner for many of the finest camps in America. AMSkier partners with camps to provide public relations, legal, medical, behavior support and more - Experience the AMSkier difference. Learn more at amskier.com.Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) Looking to elevate your camp experience? For over 25 years, Commercial Recreation Specialists has been transforming camps with water inflatables, Splashpads, playgrounds, and more! Boost your programming, drive registrations, and attract more campers. Our team of Recreation Specialists is here to help you design the ultimate space. Let’s take your camp to the next level – because we’re serious about FUN! Find out more at https://crs4rec.com/CampMinderCampminder has the most robust offerings of features out there. But more importantly, every feature works together to create a full, seamless system that helps camps run more efficiently. Visit them today at campminder.com