Why Summer Camps?
Summer camps hold a special place in my heart. I started working at one in my early 20's and remained there until I returned home to Scotland in my 40's. I believe wholeheartedly in the life-changing experience that camp provides, not only for campers but for the staff and leaders who work there.
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I’ve also seen how the relentless pace, emotional weight, and non-stop operational demands can affect even the most passionate directors and counselors.
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Camp creates extraordinary communities, but it shouldn't require burning out the people building them. By introducing regulation techniques, nervous system support, and solution-focused strategies into camp leadership training, we can equip staff with the practical tools they need to stay resilient, present, and supported throughout the summer.
​Why Regulated Leadership Matters
In the high-pressure environment of summer camp, the difference between a successful season and burnout is leadership capacity. When leaders operate from a "stress brain" (their limbic system), consequences ripple quickly: decisions become reactive, emotional reactivity spreads, staff morale drifts and leaders can spend more time firefighting than leading.
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This is not a motivation problem and this is not about whether a camp is well-run. It's about whether leadership capacity is protected when pressure is highest.
Even the most skilled leaders can feel stretched thin. Neuroscience shows that under high stress, the prefrontal cortex—the brain region behind planning, decision-making, and emotional control—shrinks, reducing decision quality and increasing reactivity.
Ways To Work With Me
Free Info Sessions
For: Camp associations, conference organizers, and industry peers
Flexible formats to suit webinars, roundtables, and presentations, introducing practical nervous system education and solution-focused tools for all camp staff
Why you need it: To address your personal stress, fatigue, or operational overwhelm in a private, confidential setting so you can regain focus, establish healthy boundaries, and protect your own longevity in your role.
​$100 per session
($75 for staff of camps who also book a Leadership Intensive)
Private 1:1 Sessions
For: camp directors and staff members
Address stress and burnout proactively on an individual level. Dedicated, personalized support using evidence-based strategies to restore balance and regulate.
Why you need it: So your entire leadership team operates from the same playbook, ensuring senior leaders stay calm under high-pressure, maintain strategic clarity, and prevent burnout from trickling down through your organization.
$1250 per camp
(staff also eligible for discounts on 1:1 or Supervisor Cohort sessions)
Leadership Intensive
For: Camp directors, owners, and executive leadership teams
A private pre-season training intensive (3 hours total, delivered as a single workshop or two 90-minute live online sessions) tailored specifically to your camp.
Why you need it: To support your frontline seasonal managers who directly handle daily staff issues, giving them practical coaching and nervous system tools so they don't break down mid-season or lose morale when challenges arise.
$65 per participant
($50 for staff of camps who also book a Leadership Intensive)
Supervisor Cohorts
For: Seasonal leadership, division heads, and supervisors
A 90 minute live online session designed to learn how to manage staff energy, spot signs of stress, and use solution-focused coaching to support their teams.
About me
Sarah Silverberg, BSc. Psychology, DSFH, MAfSFH (reg)
I spent over 17 years working in summer camp leadership, shaping staff development, culture, and camper experiences. Over the years, I’ve delivered countless training programs and seen incredible teams grow—but I’ve also noticed something crucial: no matter how much training you deliver, its impact is limited if staff aren’t emotionally regulated and resilient. Since moving back to my native Scotland and training as a solution-focused hypnotherapist, ​​I now integrate neuroscience-backed approaches into my work on a daily basis. This gives me a unique perspective on how leaders can manage stress, make better decisions, and model resilience—skills that ripple out across their teams and the entire camp. That’s why I developed Regulated Leadership. I truly believe that every investment in training, programs, and culture is amplified when leaders are supported to regulate themselves first. When leaders are grounded, they empower their teams, protect campers and resources, and create a culture where everyone can thrive. ​​This program is the culmination of my experience in camps, my training in psychology and hypnotherapy, and my passion for seeing leaders empowered to unlock the full potential of their staff and programs. I’m excited to bring this approach to camps that want their leadership—and everything that depends on it—to thrive.