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The Intentional Camp: Putting More Muscle in the Mission of Character & Youth Development

Author: Michael Brandwein
SKU: 978-0-9670321-6-0

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Written by internationally acclaimed educator and speaker Michael Brandwein, this inspiring book is packed with practical, step-by-step methods, implementable examples, and original, fun, creative activities that you won’t find anywhere else.

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Written by internationally acclaimed educator and speaker Michael Brandwein, this inspiring book is packed with practical, step-by-step methods, implementable examples, and original, fun, creative activities that you won’t find anywhere else. For camps, youth programs, afterschool programs, and more, this work

  • makes sure staff are building outstanding character qualities in young people every day, including confidence, kindness, respect, responsibility, teamwork, creativity, and more;
  • teaches exactly how to develop and involve your leadership team in supporting staff to accomplish youth development; and
  • enhances your staff training to ensure it’s useful, motivating, participatory, and exciting.

What Readers Are Saying …

“This is a must-read for anyone interested in growing strong and happy young people…A brilliant, step-by-step guide to creating intentional, mission-driven camp experiences for all camp participants.” —Lucia and Dave Thoensen, Owners/Directors, Tamarak Day Camp, IL

“If you are a camp professional who wants to grow character in the campers and staff you serve, I believe this is THE most important book you can read.” —Tom Elliott, Assoc. Executive Director, Camp Tecumseh YMCA, IN

“This wonderful book is a roadmap to life-changing summers for millions of kids. Michael Brandwein is a master in helping youth development professionals to use intentionality and fun to grow strong and healthy young people, so today’s kids can thrive in tomorrow’s world.” —Scott Brody, Former National Board Chair, American Camp Association; Owner/Director, Camps Kenwood & Evergreen, NH

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Author

Format

Paperback
Publisher

Michael Brandwein
Page Count

284

Table of Contents

Thank You Notes
The Foreword…in Nine Words

Welcome to the Intentional Camp
1  A Peek at Our Peak Power
2  Making Soccer About Goals (the Character Kind)
3  You Call That Singing?
4  Liftoff!

How to Be an Intentional Camp
5  From Magic to Methodical
6  What’s an Intentional Camp?
7  How to Be an Intentional Camp: Two Questions
8  The Four Steps to Being an Intentional Camp

STEP 1: Refresh & Refine the Mission
9  How to Refresh & Refine the Mission
10  The Note It & Post It Parade
11  Don’t Forget the Memories

STEP 2: Communicate the Mission with Clarity & Creativity: How to Communicate the Mission
12  Website Insight
13  Making the Mission Stick with Staff
14  Training Themes
15  Training: Go With the Goal
16  Terrific Tips for Presenting Activities
17  “Going, Going, Gong!”
18  “2, 3, 4, Let’s Goal!”
19  “Pomp & Purpose”
20  “Going Bananas”
21  “Good Morning, Michael!”
22  More Activities to Present Mission Up FrontLevel Language
23 The ERA Secret: Examples Right Away
24  Partnering Procedures
25  “Psychic Rock, Paper, Scissors”
26  “Look, There’s a Rock!”
27  “Five High Fives”
28  Star Points
29  The Camp Tour

STEP 3: Identify the Specific Behaviors We Want to Grow
30  “You Know My Methods, Watson.”
31  Identify the Specific Behaviors We Want to Grow
32  “Say What?” The Camp Champ Challenge for Designers of Great Campers

STEP 4: Support Everyone in Asking & Answering the Intention Question (IQ)
33  M.A.P.: Three Tools to Teach Character Qualities
34  M = Modeling of Qualities
35          Show Business: Meeting the Mission with Modeling
36  A = Activities Designed to Teach Qualities
37         Meals with a Mission — The Podcast Party
38         Run This One Up Your Flagpole
39         Climbing to New Heights of Success
40         Smarts & Crafts
41         Setting Up an Activity
42         Self-Talk
43         Teaching “What Do You Think?”
44         Making Group Decisions
45         Making Individual Choices
46         Participatory Learning
47         Teaching Each Other (TEO)
48         Involving the Leadership Team in Practicing Activity Design
49  P = Positive Communication

More Tools for Putting Muscle in the Mission
50  What Do We Call It—And Why?
51  Creating Connections with the “Great Greeting Game”
52  Staff Professionalism: Playing Our “A” Game
53  The “Dot’s Terrific Teamwork!” Training Activity
54  O.U.R. Time: The Power of Circle Communication
55  “Flight Plans”: Teaching Staff How to Teach
56  Building Friendships: The “Slap, Clap Name Game”
57  The “Finding Favorites” Game
58  “Tug of Words”

The Beginning
About the Author
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