A comprehensive lesson on understanding the psychological drivers of group conflict and how to navigate peer dynamics to prevent group fights. Features a "Social Blueprint" theme to help students map out social interactions.
A hands-on scavenger hunt activity where students discover various community helper careers hidden throughout the library. Students learn about the roles, tools, and importance of different jobs that keep a community running.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on perspective-taking and compromise through guided role-play scenarios. Students explore the 'Think-Feel-Do' model to understand their peers' viewpoints during conflicts.
A comprehensive lesson focused on preparing students for office assistant and clerical roles through practical skill-building in phone etiquette, filing, document management, and mock interviews.
A comprehensive lesson designed to prepare 8th-grade students for the transition to high school, covering academic requirements, essential soft skills, and personal goal-setting.
The final expedition where campers design and present a "Bridge Project" that addresses a camp community need and promotes long-term inclusion.
Campers identify the "hidden hazards" of subtle bias and microaggressions, learning how to be active "trail guides" (allies) when they see others struggling.
Campers develop "clear path" communication skills, mastering active listening and 'I' messages to navigate interpersonal conflicts without stumbling.
Campers explore their own identities and practice "summit-level" empathy, learning to see the world from different vantage points through role-play and identity shields.
Campers learn the "trail signs" of social behavior, distinguishing between bullying and bias while establishing a community code for their trek together.