From Chaos to Calm:
Get your staff Strong & Kind trained!

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Meet Kathleen!

With more than a decade in the camping world, Kathleen Hilchey is now a conflict specialist and trainer based in Ontario, Canada.  

With training programs tailor-made for camp staff, her groundbreaking tools on complex conflict, mental health, and trauma will help your staff meet the needs of even the hardest campers.  

Awesome organizations
​that have worked with Kathleen

​TRAINING, SUPPORT & CERTIFICATIONS

Training for camp staff

Fun, hands-on, research-based:
  • Managing big feelings 
  • Exceptional campers
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Conflict management
  • Handling complex conflicts
  • Staff wellness.​

Support for camp staff

Ongoing summer support includes:
  • Virtual Community with video library and live group trainings
  • 1-on-1 senior leadership support
  • Crisis calls for added assistance during challenging times!

Certifications

Deeper learning for the whole camp:
  • Mental health 
  • Conflict resoluton
  • Bullying prevention
  • Staff coaching

Join Strong & Kind Camps Community today

Join our community of camp professionals who are committed to changing the way that they handle conflict and mental health issues with their staff, their campers, and in their personal lives.  

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Thank you for the brilliant and game-changing presentation! I am an art therapist and social skills specialist. I own a therapeutic social skills day camp for neurodiverse children.
​You added to my knowledge base and I will bring your ideas to my clients and campers!

- Mike Fogel

Founder, Executive Director and Neurodiversity Expert ​
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Camp Pegasus

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I came to your session on managing complex conflict in the camp setting and I absolutely loved it. The information you shared was so helpful.  My background is in recreational therapy - I knew some of what you shared, but didn't know how to explain it to my staff.  Now I do!

-Michaela Sykes

Camp Staff
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YMCA of Greater Philadelphia

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"This session gave me practical tips to use in my context right away.
Thank you for all your insights.​"

-Kate

Teacher
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"An excellent explanation of different types of youth with clear, actionable steps to take to support them.
​My favourite session of the day!"

Dan

Teacher
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"Your workshop had a profound impact on our attendees and added value to the overall conference experience. Your expertise and engaging delivery captivated the audience and sparked meaningful discussions."

RSW
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ATTACh Conference 2023

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Thank you again for all of your work with us and the support you've offered to our staff - it's incredible to reflect on the  impacts you've had on our staff and campers this summer. I don't think we would have had such positive outcomes without your training. HUGE thank you for the life changing work that you do!

Melissa Davis, RSW

Manager, Camper Support
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Tim Horton Children's Foundation

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Let's get your staff feeling calm and confident to face even the trickiest of situations.