Why Gen Z Makes the BEST staff!

SROP Staff 2022

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.

Staff Hands UpOur 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 

Mak

 

 

OPEN 

    • Open to looking for “the good” in a person or situation
  • Open to seeing something in a new way 
  • Open to learning 
    Keke
     

    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.

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