New Releases - October 2009 - Learningemall.com

CAMP COUNSELING MAGIC- HEIGHTENEDAWARENESS TRAININGFOR CAMP COUNSELORSBy Jeff LeikenToo many deserving kids slip through thecracks, including kids perceived to betroublemakers. In that regard, far too oftenwhen dealing with kids, too manywell-intentioned words fall on deaf ears.Camp Counseling Magic—HeightenedAwareness Training for Camp Counselorsis an invaluable resource for camp staffwho want to better understand the keyfactors and subtleties involved incounseling young campers, particularlythose with emotional issues.Among the topics covered:• Style• Context• Content• Question-and-answer session• What next?Item no. : WA08500650Format : DVDDuration : 69 minutesCopyright : 2009Price : USD 60.00COMMUNICATING WITHCAMPER PARENTS: ANESSENTIAL SKILBy Norman Friedman; Gary KimballCommunicating with Camper Parents: AnEssential Skill presents an overview of thebasic factors involved in deciding WHY,WHEN, and WHEN NOT to inform parentsabout camp issues. The DVD detailspractical advice concerning informingparents about such key issues as tragicaccidents, camper illness, behavioralproblems, and staff matters. The DVD isdesigned to serve as an invaluableresource for camp professionals who wantto communicate effectively andappropriately with the parents of theircampers.Among the topics covered:• Four Considerations• Case 1: Sexual abuse• Case 2: Death of a counselor• Case 3: E-Coli• Case 4: Head lice• Case 5: Inappropriate kissingItem no. : BN08500653Format : DVDDuration : 77 minutesCopyright : 2009Price : USD 60.00Email: inquiry@learningemall.comCRITICAL POINTS FORIMPROVING CAMP SAFETY:LESSONS LEARNED FROMACA'S HEALTHY CAMPSTUDYBy Linda Erceg; Barry GarstACA is involved in a five-year monitoringstudy of camp injuries and illnesses thataffect the participation level of staff andcampers in camp programs. Critical Pointsfor Improving Camp Safety: LessonsLearned From ACA's Healthy Camp Studyreviews the results of the first three yearsof the study and details strategies that canbe employed to help keep staff andcampers healthy. An invaluable resourcefor camp directors, health staff, and riskmanagers, the DVD also discusses theanticipated findings of the final two yearsof the project.Among the topics covered:• Involvement• How do camps compare with otheryouth settings?• Prevention strategies• Resources• What's next?Item no. : TY08500658Format : DVDDuration : 71 minutesCopyright : 2009Price : USD 60.00CUTTING-EDGE SEASONALSTAFFINGBy Dan Zenkel; Dana CohnCutting-Edge Seasonal Staffing providesan overview of the key factors involved inacquiring and utilizing seasonal staff. TheDVD explores new approaches and bestpractices in hiring, training, supervising,evaluating, and enhancing the experienceof seasonal staff. Featuring professionalsfrom organizations that oversee orcoordinate multiple camps, the DVD isdesigned to be an invaluable, innovativeresource concerning seasonal staffing.Item no. : NG08500659Format : DVDDuration : 75 minutesCopyright : 2009Price : USD 60.00DEVELOPING YEAR-ROUNDEMPLOYEESBy Dan Zenkel; Chicka ElloyDeveloping Year-round Employees Duration : 69 minutesexplores new approaches and best Copyright : 2009practices for recruiting, mentoring, training, Price : USD 60.00compensating, and evaluating full-time,year-round camp staff. The DVD providesexamples of how organizations thatoversee multiple camps handle suchchallenges. The DVD details the stepsinvolved in building a cohesive team ofemployees.________________________________________________________________________________________________________Learning Rendezvous LimitedItem no. : TR08500660Format : DVDDuration : 74 minutesCopyright : 2009Price : USD 60.00DIFFICULT PHONECONVERSATIONS WITHDAY-CAMP PARENTSBy Barbara Schainman; Marla ColemanDifficult Phone Conversations withDay-Camp Parents provides an invaluableresource on how camp staff, particularlycamp directors, can handle "tough"telephone communications with parents ofcampers. The DVD features a role-playingformat to highlight examples of difficultphone conversations with parents. TheDVD also includes strategic insights andtips for addressing each type of difficultcall.Among the topics covered:• Generalizations of parents today• Example phone call 1• Example phone call 2• Example phone call 3• Closing thoughtsItem no. : CL08500661Format : DVDDuration : 69 minutesCopyright : 2009Price : USD 60.00EMERGENCY RESPONSEPLANNING WORKSHOPBy Gary KimballEmergency Response Planning Workshopprovides an overview of what campdirectors can do to prepare to properlyrespond to unforeseen problematicsituations. Featuring an industry expert onresponding to camp emergencies, theDVD offers real case studies involvingemergencies, presents tips for managingthe media when emergencies occur, anddetails a planning checklist foremergencies. The DVD is designed to bean invaluable resource for all types ofcamps.Among the topics covered:• The right way• Emergencies overview• Example 1: camp hope-for-the-best• Example 2: camp hide-a-lot• Example 3: camp go-it-alone• Emergency planningItem no.Format: MP08500663: DVDWebsites: http://www.learningemall.com & http://www.learningemall.com.hk7