Within camp Within camp, children and adults have daily opportunities to develop and experience the person-centered attributes of the collaboration ethic. A starting point is investigating the many ways in which campers can be involved in doing for themselves and working together. The interaction involved in being on a committee to plan an evening program or choose the cookout menu, in leading a friendship circle discussion, or in taking turns doing cabin chores offers ways for campers to understand the effects of their actions upon others. By simply recognizing these small opportunities as being part of an overall process, you can magnify the power of the simple actions of collaboration. Friends of the camp Tangible opportunities for alumni, camper families, and community members to be involved in camp support and reinforce the collaborative community.
Individuals can contribute in many ways, increasing the coherent intent of the organization.
Volunteer advisory boards give parents, community members, and former staff the opportunity to provide direction for values and operations. Work weekends allow camper families to invest personal labor, get to know staff, and share an inside viewpoint of camp workings. Staff interview weekends give potential applicants a better picture of camp and yield deeper insight into the applicant. During orientation, invite a panel of parents and community leaders active in child development to provide a forum of expectations and a real-life perspective for staff. This interaction will also demonstrate to the community the camp's serious commitment to its campers.