• The Business of Play: Crafting Meaningful Experiences for Kids

  • May 7 2024
  • Length: 44 mins
  • Podcast

The Business of Play: Crafting Meaningful Experiences for Kids

  • Summary

  • In this insightful episode, Penn Perry, a seasoned camp director with over 30 years of experience, discuss "The Business of Play." We explore the transformative power of structured play in developing children's social, cognitive, and teamwork skills. . Perry shares his journey from a camp kid to the executive director of Camp Trinity, emphasizing the importance of setting clear boundaries, goals, and the art of effective communication within play. The discussion also covers the critical role of camp counselors in modeling behavior and the nuanced approach to managing success, failure, and conflict among children.

    Organizations Referenced:

    • Camp Trinity
    • ACA (American Camp Association)
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