Want to start something like this at your camp? Here’s how to launch a year-round staff development initiative—even if you’re working solo, with limited time, or just testing the waters.

🧩 Start Small (4-Week Pilot Plan)

1. Identify 2–3 trusted returning staff – Look for those who are thoughtful, responsible, and curious.
2. Set a weekly cadence – 1-hour calls or async check-ins using a shared doc or Slack thread.
3. Propose 1–2 small projects – Examples: camper survey analysis, marketing calendar draft, updated staff packing list.
4. Document insights – What worked? What felt clunky? What energized people?

🎯 Goal: Build momentum, not perfection. Focus on participation, not productivity.

🔄 Keep It Moving: Iteration Loop

Once your pilot wraps, reflect as a team and revise.

Ask:

• What support did staff need?
• What made the work feel meaningful?
• What friction points slowed us down?

Then:

• Invite more voices
• Add projects gradually
• Reinforce rituals (2-minute drills, project showcases, etc.)