title: Using psychological science to improve summer camp staff training.
abstract: Preseason staff training is an exciting and stressful time for all camping professionals. By using principles of developmental psychology, learning theory, and self-monitoring, however, we can maximize the usefulness of training sessions. This article also discusses educating staff about children's mental health issues and managing challenging situations with adolescents.
authors.affiliation: Spectrum Psychological Associates, Inc., Mayfield Village, OH 44143, USA. ethanschafer@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Ethan D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Schafer
mesh_terms: D002165:Camping; D002648:Child; D003142:Communication; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D011584:Psychology / Q000379:methods*; D012621:Seasons; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D013663:Teaching; D013694:Temperament