Introducing Conflict Circles
The Script for our Opening Campfire
THIS WEEK IS GOING TO BE INCREDIBLE! *Cue net* So many awesome things are going to happen, and so many things that frustrate us or annoy us will also happen. At Stomping Ground we have a really cool opportunity to be intentional in how we treat ourselves and others, try new things, and connect with people who are different from us. By being at Stomping Ground, we agree to 3 things.
To respect ourselves and others - consent
To not jeopardize the future of camp - safety and supervision
To talk about conflict when it arises
At Stomping Ground we have a circle system in place for when conflict comes up. You’ll talk more about this with your counselors tonight at Embers, but essentially what it means is that when you’re in conflict with someone or a group of people, we’ll come together and have a conversation about it. During circles everyone gets a chance to share their perspective, how they’re feeling, and what they need from people and the community. We believe in this system because we think it is one of the best ways to make sure every voice in the community is heard, hold each other accountable in times of conflict, and practice radical empathy.
Brainstorm- Ideas for a check in phrase for bystanders
*Goal: When someone feels uncomfortable by a situation that they’re not directly a part of, we need to make sure they have a way to call a circle.
Empower bystanders to be able to say this to other groups of kids or staff.
All good?
Hold up
Time out
Hold the phone
