June 22, 2024
As the percentage of our camp staff who are Gen Z (born 1997-2012) nears 100%, we continue to appreciate the common qualities of our Gen Z staff.
Disclaimer: Of course, there is great variability in people within a generation, but this post focuses on the traits we’ve seen increase or decrease in our seasonal staff as a whole over the last several years.
Gen Z staff tend to:
BE COMPASSIONATE
- They are kind and accepting.
- They value empathy.
- They do not tolerate meanness or cruelty.
BE INCLUSIVE
- Diversity is their norm and is valued.
- They honor their own and others’ struggles.
BE OPEN
- Open to looking for “the good” in a person or situation
- Open to seeing something in a new way
- Open to learning
BE GOOD ROLE MODELS
- Of wholeness and complexity
- Of self-awareness and striving to improve
SEEK MEANING AND TRANSPARENCY
- They want to make a positive impact.
- They want to know an organization’s values.
- They value honesty and integrity from supervisors and peers.
It is our honor and privilege to provide meaningful and growth-filled training for our Gen Z staff as they strive to provide a positive and impactful camp experience for our campers!
Dr. Kelly Jones
Executive Director, Outpost Summer Camps
“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” Brené Brown
