The Redwoods Group

03/05/2024

Do you have your summer training schedule planned yet? (If not, we can help.)

Ongoing staff training is a critical piece in making sure that a culture of safety is implemented throughout the summer. We know that many of you are currently preparing your summer training schedules. This sample camp training schedule includes 9 weeks of suggested topics. We encourage you to download and adapt it to your organization's needs.

Ongoing staff training is a critical piece in making sure that a culture of safety is implemented throughout the summer. This sample camp training schedule includes 9-weeks of suggested topics in the areas of: Camper safety and child abuse prevention, aquatics safety, and program safety. Each of the...

02/29/2024

What's so dangerous about a door?

Finger pinches can leave lasting, life changing, and even permanent damage. And they are 100% preventable.

Use our short, 5 minute micro-learning—available to all—to help your staff eliminate the risk of finger pinches at your organization.

A frequent injury we see involves a child whose hand or fingers are caught in a closing door. While these incidents can range in severity, they can result in very serious, life-long injuries. While one of the most effective strategies in eliminating these injuries is installing pinch protection hard...

02/20/2024

What's the difference between bullying and ordinary peer conflict?

It's all about context and power.

Use these scenarios to facilitate a short discussion exercise with your staff. And then make sure they are ready to address bullying as soon as it arises.

To support you in creating a culture where bullying does not occur in your after-school programs, we’ve prepared a short activity for you to use at your next staff meeting. This activity will prompt staff to think through potential bullying scenarios that may occur in your after-school programs an...

02/15/2024

Over the years, our work has led us to some tough but important conversations.

Our 2023 Annual Report continues this tradition.

https://redwoodsgroup.com/2023-annual-report-2/

02/13/2024

What do community-based mental health, antisemitism, gun violence prevention, trans inclusivity and youth empowerment have in common?

They're all topics we covered in Season 2 of our Staffing, Safety, Society podcast.

With Season 2 wrapping up, we'd love to hear from you:

What topics did you enjoy?
What did we miss?
What questions are on your mind that we could explore?
Who should we invite on as guests next time?

Catch up on any episodes you missed here:
https://redwoodsgroup.com/staffing-safety-society-podcast/

02/09/2024

How it started. How it's going...

1,865 bracelets made.

1,864 handed out.

Thanks American Camp Association - Mission accomplished.

02/06/2024

American Camp Association friends - we made something for you...

American Camp Association National Conference is finally here. And our team has been busy making friendship bracelets to express our love of camp, and our appreciation for all of the important work that camp professionals do to keep campers safe.

02/01/2024

Are your aquatics directors already preparing for summer?

Our Aquatics Director Toolkit is designed to have all of our most important resources in one place.

Please share with your team as they prepare for a busy year ahead!

Aquatics Director Toolkit As an Aquatics Director, you play a critical role in keeping all swimmers safe. We have developed a toolkit of our most relevant guidance and recommendations, which we encourage implementing at every body of water. We hope this will be a starting point in supporting you in....

01/30/2024

Season 2: Episode 10 - A Community-Centered Approach to Behavioral Health

It's no secret that mental, social, and emotional health is a hot topic for society right now. And yet there continue to be far too many barriers to access when it comes to behavioral healthcare. As Director of Emotional Well-Being for the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County, Erica Kelsey is working to remove those barriers.

In the final episode of Season 2 of our Staffing, Safety, Society podcast, we talk to Erica about her efforts.

Whether it's through Club-wide mental health screening and education services, staff-focused counseling and support, or targeted early interventions for youth most at risk, Erica's work offers pathways and insights for how community-based nonprofits can offer an innovative, proactive alternative to traditional healthcare settings.

‎Show Staffing, Safety, Society, Ep Season 2: Episode 10 - A Community-Centered Approach to Behavioral Health - Jan 29, 2024

01/25/2024

Quick micro-learning for staff: Identifying medical events in the pool.

We continue to see medical events occurring in pools at a relatively high rate. This micro-learning - which takes 5 minutes to complete - discusses who is at risk for a medical event, common behaviors guards can look for, and key recommendations to help support lifeguards in their role. Please share widely!

https://redwoodsgroup.com/resources/micro-learning-identifying-medical-events/

01/23/2024

We're looking forward to seeing all of our friends at the American Camp Association American Camp Association National conference in New Orleans! Our team has been preparing with a small craft project...