Around the start of camp I always get flooded with parent emails & calls.. mostly from our young folks camper parents, who are understandably a little nervous about their young one starting day camp... My advice is always to share your confidence and trust with your child, because the more nervous the parent seems, the more insecure the camper will feel (Secure Attachment 101 👍👍) . Ultimately, you know your child's needs best. Some campers really do need a little 10 minut

When a child is in a vulnerable state, try to mirror and reflect back objectively, to make a connection. 〰 〰 Have you ever been really upset and someone approaches you with an affect and tone that is completely out of whack from your mood? (Like super cheerful and peppy, or annoyed and agitated?) It can be infuriating, hurtful, or just make you feel further isolated and unwilling to share. 〰 〰 Now imagine a child sitting against a wall, alone, looking sad. You quietly a

Our Camp Intentions are the foundation for how we lead at Wildfolk. Every Saturday, we'll explore one of our 7 C's and ideas for practical implementation 👍 • I am Connected 🤔💖 • There so many ways we're all connected now with technology, but the connection we truly need is a connection with ourselves and a knowingness about our deeper connection and oneness as human beings. 🤝 • • It is our belief that we are put here to take care of one another. That can start with

Our Camp Intentions are the foundation for how we lead at Wildfolk. Every Saturday, we'll explore one of our 7 C's and ideas for practical implementation 👍 • I am Community-Minded 🤔👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 • Think about all the communities your child is a part of: your immediate family, larger family, neighborhood, school, city, state, America, Planet Earth... 🌏 • It is our belief that we are put here to take care of one another. That can start with small acts of kindness and care

It's no secret that kids are tiny spies and parrots 🐧 Whether they know it or not, they are constantly gathering clues about how to be by watching and hearing us, so don't waste the opportunity! • • Speak out your inner monologue 🎤 They will learn about healthy decision making by listening to you process & dialogue about your actions or thoughts. • • "Hmm, I'm feeling so tired, but I know it would mean a great deal to Grandma if I have her a quick call to say Hello. I