Camping Magazine columns
Here are several articles I have written for The American Camp Association's Camping Magazine over the last few years. Some of the articles reference worksheets or handouts I would be happy to provide if you are interested!
Character Cultivation: Character at Camp
January/February 2025
"While Lickona describes habits, and the Character Lab researchers describe strengths, we can think of character development as an umbrella of both the habits and the strengths. Practicing the habits of heart, mind, and action leads to the strengths of heart, mind, and will."
Character Cultivation: Defining Character-Based Staff Practices
March/April 2025
​"Helping build good humans is a huge priority for us as leaders in the field. It can also be difficult to identify how we specifically train our staff to promote, teach, model, or talk about character development."
What Character Development Looks Like at Camp
May/June 2025
"Camp counselors play a crucial role in shaping character by creating positive environments, role modeling values, and teaching important life lessons — leaving a lasting impact on campers for years to come."
Character Cultivation: Character in Controversy
July/August 2025
Grounding our Character Work in Reflection
September/October 2025
January/February 2024
"Controversy may stem from drama with staff, parents, or your board — and camper drama is ever-present. No summer will pass by without at least one complex situation where camp’s or individuals’ values are in conflict."
"Reflection during and after individual activities is important, as is taking a long, post-summer look at how all our careful preparation came together in real life. Provided here is a unique new strategy for structuring post-summer reflection."
"The story began with a friendly Seattle-dwelling fox who loved Starbucks coffee. He had dreams of learning to brew coffee, rather than simply nibbling on the many beans left behind during the mysterious desertion of the city. One day, a dog joined the fox, and together they learned how to restore and use the coffee machines in a long-abandoned Starbucks café."
Workshops and Presentations
Workshops and presentations given as a professional consultant, as well as during my doctoral studies at the University of Idaho.
