Testimonial
"We
found our kayaking trip to be an inspiring,
adventurous time! It was very impressive to us
that our guide took an extremely diverse group
of participants, representing all levels
of skill, challenging wind conditions, and an
unscheduled change of venue, and turned it into
a fun and educational experience.
We had the
opportunity to learn about river conditions,
kayaking skills and group dynamics and
really get into the groove with our
surroundings. Walking away from this
experience, we were able to increase our skill
level while making new friends. We're looking
forward to our next adventure in the great
outdoors with the “MOOSE” !"
- Heidi and
Denise,
Denise Jenc
Monster Government Solutions
8280 Greensboro Drive
Suite 700
McLean, VA 22102
Greg
Cronin, CCD is a speaker, trainer, and author with more
than 25 years of management experience. His extensive
work in the areas of staff training and leadership
development has been the basis for a series of articles
published in the American Camp Association’s (ACA)
Camping Magazine. With such titles as "Teaching Health
and Safety", "Day Camp Supervision Techniques", and "The ABCD’s of Staff Training", Greg provides step-by-step
methods to help professional directors incorporate
proven management techniques into daily routines.
Greg's highly acclaimed
staff trainings are designed to help corporations,
camps, schools, and retreat centers nationwide. Outdoor
adventure options such as camping, canoeing, rafting,
backpacking, kayaking, are available in Washington DC,
Maryland, and Virginia. For further information on
these exciting trainings, contact Greg Cronin of GC
Training Solutions.
New in 2007 are a series of books from ACA called “By the Experts Series.” Published by Healthy
Learning, each paperback contains a compilation of
articles from past Camping Magazines which focus on a
singular topic. In the Staff Training Book, Greg has
two articles entitled "Are Counselor in Training (CIT)
Programs Worth the Risk?" and
"Mission
Impossible - Staff Orientation at Warp Speed". His
critically acclaimed article "Creating a Leadership
Team is Like Making a Cake" is featured in the Leadership Development
book. For a complete list of
Books and resources, please visit
www.healthylearning.com.
After
graduating from Penn State University, Greg became a wilderness instructor at Southern Illinois
University primarily working with at-risk youth. His
organized camping career started in college with several
years at a resident camp before transitioning as a day camp
director for over two decades. Seeing the need for
quality staff training in his own program, Greg quickly
developed a passion for quality teamwork and began
implementing creative teaching techniques for both staff
and supervisors. For more than twenty five years he has
expanded on these new training concepts and continues to teach
quality staff development through proven management
techniques, specific skills, and group dynamics.
Greg has been a consultant and corporate staff trainer
since the mid-1980’s. In addition to his on-site
workshops with many local and national companies, he
frequently appears at conferences as a key-note speaker or
featured presenter. He has trained staff from many
different industries and has extensive experience in
working with corporations, schools, for-profit and
not-for-profit organizations, churches, outfitters,
agencies, and associations. His innovative workshops
have been categorized as informative, fun, interactive,
and refreshing. He brings a unique energy to each
organization along with an exceptional ability for
working with people to reach a common purpose.
For
further information on these exciting trainings, contact
Greg Cronin of GC Training Solutions.
