Week-by-week pre-summer contact flow that builds belonging from the jump.

📅 Week 0: Offer Letter Week

• Personalized offer email sent with clear next steps
• Slack or GroupMe invite + welcome message
• Welcome packet attached or previewed
• Buddy or peer group (like Stomping Ground's '411 groups') assigned (returner or peer match)
• Staff info form sent (shirt size, pronouns, food preferences, etc.)

🎉 Week 1: Hype & Introductions

• Director 1:1 welcome message or video

  • I’ve only ever sent one nicely edited welcome email from whichever director I can encourage to write it. See below

  What to expect at TIC 2023.pdf

• “Meet the Team” email sent (Tic Tac Toe game optional)

• Optional Q&A invite or drop-in hangout offered

• Prompt shared in chat: “What’s your camp nickname?” or similar

🧠 Week 2: Systems & Transparency

• Logistics email sent (e.g. “Welcome to TIC Pt. 3”)
• Staff Handbook, Schedule, and Training Dates shared
• Slack affinity groups introduced or refreshed
• Reflection prompt posted: “What helps you feel welcome in a new space?”