Why Can’t School Be More Like Camp?

“Camp forever shaped me as an educator.”

Kristi Tanner, Teacher and former GAC Counselor

Why can’t school be more like camp? It can!

For years we’ve heard testimonials from our counselors about how they get life-changing training at camp that helps them become fantastic parents and amazing teachers who create positive classroom communities.

Camp counselors master connecting with and forming positive relationships with their campers – and they learn to coach campers on the friendship skills they need to make and keep friends.

The GAC Director team is thrilled to be bringing fun, engaging “camp counselor”-style trainings to educators through GATA – the Gold Arrow Teacher Academy.

The library of GATA resources is growing, with three webinars and 11 PDF resources of no-prep and low-prep connection activities now available on demand for GATA members.

GATA WEBINARS NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND FOR MEMBERS

8+ Activities to Foster Online Classroom Connections

Creating a Positive Classroom Culture

Coaching Students to Better Collaboration & Communication

GATA PDF RESOURCES NOW AVAILABLE IN THE MEMBER RESOURCE LIBRARY

Questions for Classroom Connection

Creating a Positive Classroom Culture

Songs & Videos

Build Positivity & Optimism in Your Students

Guess Who

Jokes & Riddle

Teaching Kids Better Communication & Collaboration

Rules & Language of Collaboration

Create an Animal

Chill Music for Your Class

Coaching Students to Better Listening

Our November 11 live webinar is on Coaching Students to Autonomy and Problem Solving. 

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Resources

Why Can’t School be More Like Camp?

10 Fun Ways Teachers Can Help Kids Connect with Other Kids

4 Ways to Make School more like CAMP