Episode Title: Building the Team — Inside Staff Training at Rotary Scout Reservation

Podcast: Meet Me at the Grizz

Host: Ken Clough, Scouter and Camp Volunteer

Episode Summary: Before the first scout arrives at Rotary Scout Reservation, the staff are already hard at work preparing for the summer ahead. In this episode, host Ken Clough talks with long-time staff member Kyle Kearney, whose years of service include nearly every leadership position at camp — from Aquatics and COPE/Climbing Director to Program and Assistant Camp Director.

Kyle takes us behind the scenes of staff training at Rotary, from the intensive experience of National Camping School to the teamwork and learning that happen during Staff Week. He explains how staff members develop essential life skills — leadership, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration — that serve them long after summer ends.

Whether you’re a parent, a scout, or someone considering joining the Rotary staff, this episode reveals the preparation, dedication, and heart that make Rotary’s staff the foundation of every great camp experience.

Key Segments:

• Kyle’s Journey Through Rotary Staff Roles
• What National Camping School Is Really Like
• The Purpose and Power of Staff Week
• Life Skills Learned on Camp Staff
• Advice for Future Staff Members

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