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TRADITIONS & CEREMONIES

TRADITIONS & CEREMONIES. RFKC Director’s Enrichment, 2008 Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D. “Tradition, TRADITION!”. Traditions & Ceremonies. Tradition : “the handing down of customs, practices, and beliefs that are valued by a particular culture”

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TRADITIONS & CEREMONIES

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  1. TRADITIONS & CEREMONIES RFKC Director’s Enrichment, 2008 Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  2. “Tradition, TRADITION!” Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  3. Traditions & Ceremonies • Tradition: “the handing down of customs, practices, and beliefs that are valued by a particular culture” • Ceremony: “a formal event used to celebrate or solemnize something (such as a wedding, an official opening, or an anniversary); OR, a polite social gesture or ritual performed for the sake of convention.” • Convention: “the customary way in which things are done within a group” Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  4. Traditions & Ceremonies • My first Camp Director Position • Chile RFKC Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  5. The WHY of TRADITIONS • Provides a sense of familiarity • Gives a sense of predictability • Encourages feelings of security • Enhances knowing and minimizes ‘unknown’ • Allows a view of a ‘stable’ world • Fosters the ability to ‘relax and enjoy’ Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  6. RFKC - Traditions and Ceremonies • RFKC traditions: What makes RFKC RFKC? • Staff commissioning; birthday party; photo albums; singing; Breakfast Club; Bible Time; royal treatment; de-centralized program (activity centers); Grandma & Grandpa; devotions;… Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  7. RFKC - Traditions and Ceremonies • Does your camp have any additional traditions? What makes your camp your camp? • Polar bear swim; talent shows; certain songs; kids pray; kids help lead songs; awards (clean cabin; quiet cabin);… • What NEW traditions might you want to add? Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  8. CEREMONIES Congratulations! WELCOME! Welcome Home! Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  9. CEREMONIES SPORTS (Olympic Openings) POLITICS (Inaugurations) RELATIONSHIPS (Weddings/Anniversaries) MARKERS (anniversary, goals, religious, birth, funerals) WELCOMES (receiving troops, dignitaries, initiations) Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  10. CEREMONIES HOW? Intentional! Simple vs Elaborate Casual vs Formal Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  11. WELCOME! DEFINED: • received gladly & generously • accepted or anticipated with delight and eagerness • used to express a friendly or courteous greeting Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  12. WELCOME! WELCOME - (Introductions-Initiations) • “official” • Speakers • Class/youth group • YWAM: NZ & USA • “Welcome” by ministry leader Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  13. “WELCOME, WELCOME!We’re glad you’re here!” RFKC’s WONDERFUL WELCOME! “Ladies and Gentlemen, it brings me great pleasure to introduce to you, _____.” “We are glad you are here! YOU are wanted. You belong here. You are special.” Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  14. “WELCOME, WELCOME!We’re glad you’re here!” Feelings: wanted, welcomed, sets tone of camp, ‘special’ people get official/royal welcomes; helps with healing of feeling unwanted. • How: simple or elaborate • When/Where: at bus or later • What: Signs, songs, ceremony Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  15. RFKC CEREMONIES WELCOME Ceremony OPENING Ceremony GRADUATION ANNIVERSARY Other… Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  16. The WHY of CEREMONIES • HONORS people, places, &/or things (events, accomplishments) • Create a sense of “specialness” • Acknowledge events, ‘markers’, accomplishments,… • Instills a sense of belonging & inclusion • Provides ‘initiation’ , ‘closure’, & ‘recognition’ • Enhances the ‘Royal treatment’ Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  17. A word about… SURPRISES! Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  18. A word about… SURPRISES • Two main types • UNEXPECTED • ‘Complete’ surprise • EXPECTED • ‘Partial’ surprise • Pros & Cons of each? • Know WHEN is best for each! Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  19. RFKC - Traditions and Ceremonies • List RFKC ceremonies - that make RFKC RFKC? • Welcome; graduation; staff & camp recognitions,… Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  20. RFKC - Traditions and Ceremonies • What are some of the SURPRISES (expected and unexpected) that you incorporate into YOUR camp? • Does your camp have any additional CEREMONIES? • Tree Planting (graduation?); Awards (swimming and/or activity; character;…); “Key” to the Camp; ‘Initiation’’;… • What NEW CEREMONIES do you want to include in your camp? OR, old ones you might want to ‘remodel’? Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

  21. THANK YOU!!TRADITIONS & CEREMONIES Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

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