June 22, 2024
As the percentage of our camp counselors 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.
Our Gen Z staff are:
COMPASSIONATE
- They are kind and accepting.
- They value empathy.
- They do not tolerate meanness or cruelty.
GOOD ROLE MODELS
- Of being their unique selves
- Of high standards and striving to improve
OPEN
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- Open to looking for “the good” in a person or situation
- Open to seeing something in a new way
- Open to learning
INCLUSIVE
- Diversity is their norm and is valued.
- They honor their own and others’ struggles.
SEEKING MEANING, POSITIVITY, AND TRANSPARENCY
- They want to make a positive impact.
- They want their time and effort to make a difference.
- 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
Community. Connection. Outdoors.
