#35: Karen Whittaker – (20+) Tech School Groups, Essential Skills, Disasters, and Invitation Programming Artwork

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#35: Karen Whittaker – (20+) Tech School Groups, Essential Skills, Disasters, and Invitation Programming

April 16, 2026 • Dr. Chris Cavert Team Building

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Chris and Karen share their experiences with todays youth and why team building is still important. Karen tells us about some of her favorite activities and why disasters are a key factor for learning and growing. She sees elementary through high school students at the Base Camp Challenge Center, helping them acquire the 'essential skills' critical to career success. Working with high school students learning a trade makes the experiential activities even more powerful – they get hands-on practice working together with others, building social skills relevant to their future. And, don't miss the story about the 'super egg-laying chickens!"

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