Protecting Youth and Camps: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
Stop It Now! is a a global leader in preventing child sexual abuse providing unique one-stop-shop for resources and services to help youth, parents, adults, and youth serving organizations prevent child sexual abuse before a child is harmed, including child to child sexual harmful behaviors. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the Stop It Now! program and resources, including WhatsOK for youth, encouraging a hopeful perspective that views child sexual abuse in youth serving organizations is preventable, not inevitable – and can be managed by actively addressing both behaviors and environments where children are vulnerable early, with safety plans and organizational polices, professionals strengthen children’s protective factors.
Enhancing Camp Safety & Security: Federal Resources & Best Practices for a Safe Learning Environment
Enhancing Camp Safety & Security: Federal Resources & Best Practices for a Safe Learning Environment
This recorded webinar addresses the complex set of dynamic and evolving security risks summer and year-round camps face. The presenter shares research-informed strategies and recommendations that enhance safe and supportive learning environments through collaborative, holistic, and actionable approaches.
The webinar focuses on the information, resources, guidance, and evidence-based practices available from the federal government on a range of safety topics and threats. Members of the camp community will also learn about federal resources and guidance to prevent targeted violence, encourage bystander reporting, promote online safety, and respond to threats of violence.
Empowering Camp Conversations: Mastering 'Difficult' Dialogues
This is a webinar designed to equip summer camp staff with essential skills for navigating challenging interactions. Participants delve into effective communication strategies, conflict resolution techniques, and active listening methods tailored for camp environments. Expert facilitators provide practical tools to defuse tension, foster empathy, and promote constructive dialogue, ensuring staff feel confident in addressing sensitive topics with campers, colleagues, and parents. In this webinar attendees gain valuable insights, ultimately enhancing their ability to create inclusive, nurturing camp environments.
Presenters: Chanika Perry and Lance Ozier
CEC's: 1.0
Make NASA & STEM Part of Your Camp This Summer!
Experts from NASA will present a sample of STEM resources for formal and informal educators. They will cover a program specifically meant for camps, as well as materials on the themes of engineering, technology, and science (Earth and space). They will also provide URLs for additional materials in those themes.