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In this session, social media expert Kara Alaimo, PhD will explain how to convince your staff to put away their phones while they’re at camp. She’ll start by explaining why it’s simply unsafe to be on our phones while we’re watching children. Then she’ll tell you how to make the case for why a summer with smartphones is good for staff themselves: they’ll practice the art of being fully present in their surroundings, getting comfortable with their thoughts and even experiencing boredom. Nixing phones will also allow them to invest more in relationships with the humans around them. She’ll explain why doing so will be good for their physical and mental health and even fun — leaving them with skills and relationships that will serve them throughout their lives.