Camp staff make dozens of decisions every day, often in seconds and often under pressure. The Iceberg Cards are a practical, scenario-based tool designed to help staff slow down just enough to make emotionally intelligent, trauma-informed choices in the moments that matter most.
Using real-world camp micro-scenarios involving campers, staff, and caregivers, the Iceberg Cards help teams practice looking beyond visible behavior to identify what might be happening beneath the surface. Instead of reacting to frustration, defiance, or conflict, staff build the skills to respond with curiosity, regulation, and care, while still maintaining clarity around safety and boundaries.
This tool strengthens staff capacity to:
Recognize emotional needs driving behavior
Differentiate between discomfort, feeling unsafe, and actual safety concerns
Choose responses that reduce harm and build trust
Stay grounded and aligned under stress
Designed for short, repeatable practice, the Iceberg Cards support emotional intelligence development before, during, and after the camp season. Whether used in staff training, supervision, or quick team huddles, they turn everyday challenges into opportunities for learning and growth.
Rooted in TQAMP’s trauma-informed frameworks and camp-centered approach, this resource helps staff practice the exact decision-making skills needed to create safer, more connected camp communities, especially in moments that do not come with a script.
Camp staff make dozens of decisions every day, often in seconds and often under pressure. The Iceberg Cards are a practical, scenario-based tool designed to help staff slow down just enough to make emotionally intelligent, trauma-informed choices in the moments that matter most.
Using real-world camp micro-scenarios involving campers, staff, and caregivers, the Iceberg Cards help teams practice looking beyond visible behavior to identify what might be happening beneath the surface. Instead of reacting to frustration, defiance, or conflict, staff build the skills to respond with curiosity, regulation, and care, while still maintaining clarity around safety and boundaries.
This tool strengthens staff capacity to:
Recognize emotional needs driving behavior
Differentiate between discomfort, feeling unsafe, and actual safety concerns
Choose responses that reduce harm and build trust
Stay grounded and aligned under stress
Designed for short, repeatable practice, the Iceberg Cards support emotional intelligence development before, during, and after the camp season. Whether used in staff training, supervision, or quick team huddles, they turn everyday challenges into opportunities for learning and growth.
Rooted in TQAMP’s trauma-informed frameworks and camp-centered approach, this resource helps staff practice the exact decision-making skills needed to create safer, more connected camp communities, especially in moments that do not come with a script.
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