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THEME CAMPS WITH A MISSION Enhancing resiliency through self awareness Mr. Del Mucci, M.S. Mr. Tony Jadin, M.Ed. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e. Version 61. THIS IS REAL IMPORTANT, THERE WILL BE A TEST. Introductions.
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THEME CAMPS WITH A MISSION Enhancing resiliency through self awareness Mr. Del Mucci, M.S.Mr. Tony Jadin, M.Ed. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Version 61
THIS IS REAL IMPORTANT, THERE WILL BE A TEST Introductions I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
Setting the Stage I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
12 Day/11 Night Camp Experience • Primitive Settings • Not Knowing Anyone • Minimal sleep, not knowing destinations • Team Requirements • Removal of all electronics Objective #1: Exposure to Challenge I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
Objective #2: Successful Adaptations • Creating non-threatening environment -- Challenge by choice -- 100% Rule -- Win/win solutions -- Code of conduct -- Team concept -- Challenge + reflection vs. competition -- Final mission I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
Outcome: Resiliency • New & Enhanced coping & life skills: experienced with successes • Understanding the deployment cycle • Support to family/community: youth serve too • The new normal • Thriving vs. Surviving I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
Team building/Leadership = Resiliency (keystonepillar) • Outdoor Skills • EnvironmentalAwareness • Service Before Self Program Pillars I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
Setting the mood: Military format • Setting up Teams: The process • Team Flags: Concept • Leadership positions and rotations • Living & Working Together: ‘Brotherhood’ • Team Concept: Accomplishing more • Team Mission: Graduation/successes Establishing Teams I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
Counselor in training: campers at more responsible level • Eyes and ears to program: Immediate response to challenges • Image for younger teens • Program support: most have experienced program Mentorship I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
Getting to know each other • (Trust) • Communication: Defining the Process (HUA) • Power of Diversity • Conflict and Resolution Teambuilding & Leadership I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
Understanding & Exercising Opportunities: • Defining Leadership • Team positions and responsibilities • Team Recognitions • Reflection Exercises Leadership I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
Basic Survival: Land, Water, Air, Fire • Activity Skills • Safety/Risk Assessment Outdoor Skills I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
Environmental Awareness • Platform of Stability • Nature connection • Understanding laws of Nature (simplicity) • Protector of Environment • Leave No Trace I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
(World Citizen Profile) • Warrior Ethos • Right of Passage: Bush School • Understandingcommunityneedsindividuals • The military model: Deployment cycle • Youth Serve too • The New Normal Service Before Self I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
Risk Management • Buddy System • Team Concept • Empowerment of Individual • Safety Net Safety I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
References • ADVENTURES IN PEACEMAKING, W.J.Kreidler & Lisa Furlong, 1995 • AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION, Handbook 2008 • LAST CHILD IN THE WOODS, Richard Louv, 2008 • STREET S.M.A.R.T., Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Modules 1, 2, 3 • SUCCESS FOR TEENS, SuccessFoundation, 2008 • THE MODEL LEADER, William D. Hitt, 1993 • THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEENS, Sean Covey, 1998 I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
References; Cont. • Boy Scout Handbook, BSA • VENTURING LEADER MANUAL, BSA, 2000 • NOLS; Leadership Roles • 4 Lenses Unfolded, Nathan K. Bryce, 2002 I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e