Using Psychological Science to Improve Summer Camp Staff Training

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 817-828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ethan D. Schafer
Keyword(s):  
Staff Training ◽  
Summer Camp ◽  
Psychological Science ◽  
Summer Camp Staff

Measuring Mindfulness in Summer Camp Staff

2011 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-95
Author(s):  
Ann Gillard ◽  
Mark F. Roark ◽  
Lewis Ramsey Kanyiba Nyaga ◽  
M. Deborah Bialeschki
Keyword(s):  
Summer Camp ◽  
Summer Camp Staff

Measuring Mindfulness in Summer Camp Staff

2011 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann Gillard ◽  
Mark F. Roark ◽  
Lewis Ramsey Kanyiba Nyaga ◽  
M. Deborah Bialeschki
Keyword(s):  
Summer Camp ◽  
Summer Camp Staff

Pervasive patriarchal leadership ideology in seasonal residential summer camp staff

Leadership ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 421-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luc Cousineau ◽  
Jennifer Roth
Keyword(s):  
Summer Camp ◽  
Summer Camp Staff

scholarly journals Striking A Balance: An Exploration of Staff-Camper Relationship Formation

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 44-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel O. Rubin ◽  
Matthew Hagler ◽  
Samantha A. Burton ◽  
Jean E. Rhodes
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Staff Training ◽  
Summer Camp ◽  
Developmental Outcomes ◽  
Positive Development ◽  
Staff Retention ◽  
Relationship Formation ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Training And Supervision ◽  
Level Of Experience

Previous research highlights a range of positive developmental outcomes associated with attending summer camp. Close staff-camper relationships likely contribute to positive development, but little is known about how these bonds are formed. The current study utilized constructivist thematic analysis of interviews with campers (n = 8) and staff members (n = 7) at an overnight summer camp to examine the factors and processes that promote or inhibit close staff-camper relationship formation. The main themes identified were striking a balance, level of experience, and relationship-promoting behaviors. Staff members experience apparent paradoxes in their roles (e.g., relating to campers while also exerting authority), but navigate these tensions by using relationship-promoting behaviors and through increased experience. These findings suggest that staff training and supervision should emphasize relationship-promoting behaviors, continue throughout the summer, and be informed by campers’ perspectives. Additionally, camp administrators should capitalize on accrued experience by prioritizing staff retention.

Burnout Among Summer Camp Staff Supporting People with Intellectual Disability and Aggression

2012 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 479-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clara Ko ◽  
Yona Lunsky ◽  
Jennifer Hensel ◽  
Carolyn S. Dewa
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Summer Camp ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Summer Camps ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Summer Camp Staff ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Studies have shown that there is an association between exposure to people with intellectual disability who are aggressive and burnout in the staff who support them. Little is known, however, about the experience of summer camp staff who work with this population. This study examined the relationship between aggression and burnout in 169 staff members working at summer camps in Ontario, Canada. The questionnaire used included demographic information, exposure to aggression (frequency and severity), and the Maslach Burnout Inventory—Human Services Survey. Results showed that summer camp staff was exposed to frequent and relatively severe aggression. Severe exposure was associated with higher levels of emotional exhaustion and personal accomplishment. Given that summer camp staff is likely to be exposed to at least some aggression in their summer job, and that this aggression is associated with burnout, greater attention should be paid to training and supporting staff for when aggression occurs.

Seasonal Summer Camp Staff Experiences: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Warner ◽  
Mary Godwin ◽  
Camilla Hodge
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Summer Camp ◽  
Summer Camps ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Employment Practices ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Summer Camp Staff ◽  
Staff Experiences ◽  
Theses And Dissertations

Every year, nearly one million staff work seasonally at summer camps. Although little research has investigated staff experiences compared to campers’ experiences, literature does exist. Understanding the breadth and depth of this literature is an important way to guide future investigations and employment practices regarding seasonal summer camp staff experiences. The purpose of our scoping review was to synthesize the literature about seasonal summer camp staff experiences. Using two scoping review manuals as guides, we systematically retrieved and reviewed the corpus of literature produced from 1900 to 2020 regarding seasonal summer camp staff experiences. We reviewed 116 documents, including peer-reviewed journal articles, theses and dissertations, and refereed conference abstracts. We extracted and analyzed documents’ topics, methods, sample and setting characteristics, major findings, and future research suggestions. We present our analysis of literature in two sections: staff outcomes and administrator/staff concerns. Findings from our review may inform future research and practice.

Assessing the Impact of Summer Camp Employment on the Development of Workplace Skills

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachael Botting ◽  
Robert Ribbe Jr. ◽  
Greg Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Summer Camp ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
Staff Perceptions ◽  
Staff Support ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Summer Camp Staff ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Post Assessment

The purpose of this study was to quantitatively assess the impact of working at a camp on summer camp staff while simultaneously seeking to understand what facilitates and inhibits growth in that context. This study examined differences in levels of leadership, teamwork and resilience before and after working at a summer camp as a staff member. It also assessed staff perceptions of staff culture, support, and care. Results indicated that summer camp staff members can and do grow in the areas measured over the course of a summer at camp and that some elements of the staff experience related to staff support, staff care, and staff culture may be important factors in contributing to that growth. This study enhances our understanding of the impact of working at a camp on staff by providing a pre-post assessment while beginning the conversation about best practices to facilitate growth.

Using participatory culture‐specific consultation to support the mental health needs of summer camp staff

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brittany J. Wright ◽  
Alia Azmat ◽  
Aashna Aggarwal ◽  
Matthew Radding ◽  
Joel Sieplinga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Summer Camp ◽  
Participatory Culture ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
Summer Camp Staff
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