Responding effectively to maladaptive camper behavior takes robust organizational habits and systems. This session will cover three parts of a system in place at Farm and Wilderness to respond to behaviors:
Behavior Continuum - A system for determining the level of severity and who responds (counselor, mid-level manager, director, professional mental health provider).
Behavior Board & Meeting - A visual board that shows current behavioral issues at camp and is what centers a daily behavioral meeting to discuss it.
Camp Behavior Improvement Plans - Inspired by BIPS in special education, these plans can be put in place to help identify the triggers of behaviors and find ways to deescalate them.
These systems are most effective when a camp has an existing behavior management plan, consistent staff training, and families who are willing partners. This presentation will explain the rationale behind each of these tools, when to use them, and a demonstration of their uses.
