The Power of Positivity: Building a Camper-First Mindset
The Power of Positivity: Building a Camper-First Mindset
Turning around tough days with perspective. Looking for a fresh way to reset your team’s mindset and bring more intention to how they show up for kids each day?
This downloadable lesson plan is designed to help your staff shift from reaction to reflection, from frustration to focus — all while keeping campers at the center of their decisions.
✅ What’s Included:
A fully built-out 45–60 minute training lesson plan for leadership staff to facilitate
10 realistic staff scenarios and 5 advanced leadership-level scenarios for roleplay and reflection
Camper-First Mindset Takeaway Sheet – ready to print and post
🎯 Why You’ll Love It:
This isn’t just about being positive — it’s about being intentional. With practical reflection tools, group activities, and empowering staff language, this training helps reframe tough moments so your team can lead with joy, empathy, and energy.
Whether you’re heading into summer or rebooting mid-season, this is a ready-to-go training for unit leaders, head counselors, or frontline staff aged 16–23.
🔒 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.