How to Redirect Behavior, Not Punish It
How to Redirect Behavior, Not Punish It
Simple, camp-specific discipline tools
🕒 45-Minute Interactive Staff Training
Help your team shift from reacting to redirecting. This training gives camp staff simple, real-world tools to guide camper behavior with empathy and intention—not punishment. Great for new and returning staff alike!
✅ Includes:
Full 45-minute facilitator guide
20 realistic camp behavior scenario cards
Three core redirection tools that build camper trust
Quick language swaps to use in the moment
Wrap-up reflection and action planning
🟢 Designed for: Camp staff ages 16+
🟢 Perfect for: Pre-camp training, staff meetings, or mid-season refreshers
🟢 Tone: Calm, confident, supportive
✅ Disclaimer: These scenarios are fictional and created solely for staff training purposes. They reflect common behavior patterns found in camp settings but are not based on specific individuals. This training encourages a supportive, growth-focused approach to behavior management.
🔒 Licensed for single-organization use
Disclaimer: All Youth Development Pro training resources are intended for educational use by youth development professionals, educators, and program leaders. These guides are designed to support staff in navigating activities, behaviors, and sensitive conversations with young people in camps, afterschool programs, schools, and similar group settings.
While these materials include strategies for building social-emotional skills and team engagement, they are not a substitute for legal advice, mental health diagnosis, or therapeutic intervention. Facilitators should always follow their organization's policies, consult with supervisors as needed, and escalate any concerns requiring immediate attention to the appropriate authority.
Adult supervision is required for all activities involving children. Adapt all content based on the age, needs, and safety of your participants. Youth Development Pro and its affiliates are not responsible for how materials are interpreted or implemented in individual settings.
Always prioritize the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of both participants and staff.