Other Camp Counselling Skills (p.1) - The Scott Arizala Show

Get right down to your campers' level... and many more!

The kids' perspective is essential to help your camp counsellors gain awareness.   Scott also talks today about clear communication with campers.

If you can't see the video in your email go to http://youtu.be/KvZQPNBr-ok

About Scott Arizala

Scott is one of the leading experts and premier trainers on kids, staff and the experience of summer camp. He earned his B.A. from Ithaca College, with a double major in Psychology and Sociology with a concentration in Gender Studies. He has been involved with camps and youth development for over twenty years as a camper, counselor, administrator, teacher and consultant.

About Travis Allison

Travis is a former Executive Director of the 5 summer camps of Cairn who now works as an online marketing strategy advisor who specializes in the private school and summer camp industries.  

Travis produces the CampHacker podcasts and blog, the Scott Arizala show, and manages the Summer Camp Professionals group on Facebook.

Role Plays & Scenarios - The Scott Arizala Show

Explore the Best Ways to Use Role Plays & Scenarios in Summer Camp Staff Training

How Scott & Sylvia's Meltdown Carnival teaches their staff to notice potentially negative behaviour early and try out management techniques.

If you can't see the video in your email go to http://youtu.be/oYs53OpQfto

About Scott Arizala

Scott is one of the leading experts and premier trainers on kids, staff and the experience of summer camp. He earned his B.A. from Ithaca College, with a double major in Psychology and Sociology with a concentration in Gender Studies. He has been involved with camps and youth development for over twenty years as a camper, counselor, administrator, teacher and consultant.

About Travis Allison

Travis is a former Executive Director of the 5 summer camps of Cairn who now works as an online marketing strategy advisor who specializes in the private school and summer camp industries.  

Travis produces the CampHacker podcasts and blog, the Scott Arizala show, and manages the Summer Camp Professionals group on Facebook.

Active Listening - The Scott Arizala Show

Training Summer Camp Staff to be Better at Listening and Hearing

"Listening is one of those things you can never just check off the list"

If you can't see the video in your email go to http://youtu.be/QPICtNe6O6M

About Scott Arizala

Scott is one of the leading experts and premier trainers on kids, staff and the experience of summer camp. He earned his B.A. from Ithaca College, with a double major in Psychology and Sociology with a concentration in Gender Studies. He has been involved with camps and youth development for over twenty years as a camper, counselor, administrator, teacher and consultant.

About Travis Allison

Travis is a former Executive Director of the 5 summer camps of Cairn who now works as an online marketing strategy advisor who specializes in the private school and summer camp industries.  

Travis produces the CampHacker podcasts and blog, the Scott Arizala show, and manages the Summer Camp Professionals group on Facebook.

Diversity & Difference - The Scott Arizala Show

Celebrating the Differences in all Camp People

Thanks to Scott for sharing some of his great experiences in helping people be more inclusive at camp!

If you can't see the video in your email go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHa0L2eJZsc

About Scott Arizala

Scott is one of the leading experts and premier trainers on kids, staff and the experience of summer camp. He earned his B.A. from Ithaca College, with a double major in Psychology and Sociology with a concentration in Gender Studies. He has been involved with camps and youth development for over twenty years as a camper, counselor, administrator, teacher and consultant.

About Travis Allison

Travis is a former Executive Director of the 5 summer camps of Cairn who now works as an online marketing strategy advisor who specializes in the private school and summer camp industries.  

Travis produces the CampHacker podcasts and blog, the Scott Arizala show, and manages the Summer Camp Professionals group on Facebook.

Redirection - The Scott Arizala Show

Changing Bad Camper Behaviours

In the tool box of the best camp counsellor skills Redirection is one the best tools, yet really is not specifically taught.   In today's video Scott talks us through how to develop this technique. 

Trouble seeing the video? Watch: http://youtu.be/N6_-Qo2GrRw

About Scott Arizala

Scott is one of the leading experts and premier trainers on kids, staff and the experience of summer camp. He earned his B.A. from Ithaca College, with a double major in Psychology and Sociology with a concentration in Gender Studies. He has been involved with camps and youth development for over twenty years as a camper, counselor, administrator, teacher and consultant.

About Travis Allison

Travis is a former Executive Director of the 5 summer camps of Cairn who now works as an online marketing strategy advisor who specializes in the private school and summer camp industries.  

Travis produces the CampHacker podcasts and blog, the Scott Arizala show, and manages the Summer Camp Professionals group on Facebook.

Noticing - The Scott Arizala Show

Paying attention as a summer camp staff member

We are so excited to have the Scott Arizala show back!  Season II begins today.   Click here to watch last year's shows.

We're are starting this season with another essential skill for camp staff - Noticing.

Watch the episode below.

Trouble seeing the video? Watch: http://youtu.be/PEFimSt1TFw

About Scott Arizala

Scott is one of the leading experts and premier trainers on kids, staff and the experience of summer camp. He earned his B.A. from Ithaca College, with a double major in Psychology and Sociology with a concentration in Gender Studies. He has been involved with camps and youth development for over twenty years as a camper, counselor, administrator, teacher and consultant.

About Travis Allison

Travis is a former Executive Director of the 5 summer camps of Cairn who now works as an online marketing strategy advisor who specializes in the private school and summer camp industries.  

Travis produces the CampHacker podcasts and blog, the Scott Arizala show, and manages the Summer Camp Professionals group on Facebook.