How to shape resilient leaders for tomorrow: The camp counselors’ adaptive playbook

Date – Thursday, 25 September
Time – 16:00 – 16:20
Location – Workshop area, CCL

Today’s camp counselors need more than enthusiasm—they need resilience, cross-cultural savvy, and leadership that resonates with Gen Z and Alpha. This high-energy workshop will draw on lessons from BridgeUSA camps to help organizations:

• Train and mentor counselors to confidently navigate cultural friction and avoid common pitfalls
• Build “micro-leadership” pathways that unlock individual growth in every camper group, regardless of language barriers
• Foster counselor communities for feedback, peer learning, and emotional support—during and after the program

Bring a current camp challenge and join Marina Onaca, President of LifeTRAVELED, for a session that will inspire you with new perspectives and a toolbox of best practices to motivate, equip, and retain your seasonal superstars.