Friend Chat
Ideal group size: 2-5 participants
Overview
This is a casual, unstructured conversation among a small group about the experience of being a woman or someone socialized as a girl working in the camp industry. A few guiding questions are provided below to spark discussion. We recommend starting with the “First Question” to warm up the group!
First Question
Which women (or people with similar lived experience) that you know personally are your “SHEROs”?
SHERO = a hero with a “she” at the start
Describe their “superpowers” and why they inspire you
Additional Discussion Topics:
Women Focused
Describe the women who paved the way for you as a camp professional.
What topics would you like to see at professional development events to help you grow as a female leader?
Global focused
What is your vision for a more equitable world? What would it look like, or how would it sound or feel?
What is one step you can take today to be brave and create positive change?
How can a global community of women in camp help you? What do you need from them, and what can you offer?
camp development focused
How can you increase your exposure to diverse voices and perspectives, especially those not currently in your network?
What’s one challenge you face at camp, and how have you tried to resolve it?