Strive for Five
Based on Michael Brandwein’s work, Strive for Five are the five fundamental skills that we believe are important for being effective at camp.
Fun
Fun skills demonstrate:
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Creativity
- Playing together
- Positive attitude and spirit
Relationships
Relationship skills demonstrate:
- Respect:
- Staff to Campers
- Campers to Staff
- Campers to each other
- Listening to Support
- Open expression of feelings
- Being an “audience”
- Understanding
- Problem-solving
- Non-verbal Communication
- Positive First Impressions
- Being a good friend and helping others to make friends
- Building Trust
- Participating in camp traditions
Learning
Learning skills demonstrate:
- Being good listeners
- Being prepared and organized for activities
- Adapting to different environments
- Helping to teach others
Best Self
Best-Self skills demonstrate:
- Following camp expectations
- Being a responsible member of the community
- Being respectful of all people on camp
- Helping others to be their best-selves
Teamwork
Teamwork skills demonstrate:
- Responsibility and dependability
- Integrity
- Flexibility
- Staying safe, helping others to stay safe
- Cooperation and communication
- Enthusiasm and positive attitude