Tame the Flames Camp Training Day
Preventing & Responding to Big Behaviours with Confidence, Calm, and Grace
Date: May 30
Ideal For: Camp Leaders, Counselors, Volunteers, Children’s Ministry Teams, Youth Leaders, Church Staff, Parents in Ministry Roles
Location: 802 Hwy 582, Didsbury AB at Zion Evangelical Missionary Church
Time: 10am-4pm
Hosted by: Ability Oasis, Mill Creek Baptist Camp, and Zion Evangelical Missionary Church
Big behaviours don’t have to become big emergencies.
Many camps want to welcome every child—but feel unprepared when behaviours become explosive, unsafe, disruptive, or overwhelming.
When staff and volunteers don’t know what to do, everyone feels it:
- Children feel misunderstood
- Leaders feel anxious or powerless
- Other kids feel unsettled
- Teams feel exhausted
This training changes that.
What You’ll Learn
At Tame the Flames, you’ll gain practical, trauma-informed strategies to prevent escalation, respond effectively in the moment, and create safer, calmer environments for every child.
You’ll:
✅ Develop a deeper understanding of what is underneath difficult behaviour
✅ Prevent many hard moments before they begin
✅ Respond calmly during meltdowns, aggression, shutdowns, or chaos
✅ Increase safety without shame or power struggles
✅ Support neurodivergent and trauma-impacted kids well
✅ Build connection while maintaining boundaries
✅ Help staff feel confident instead of fearful
✅ Create a culture of grace and belonging
Why This Training Is Different
This is not just theory.
You’ll walk away with real-life tools you can actually use immediately in camps, classrooms, church programs, and ministry settings.
Recent participants said:
“This is so needed in our churches today.”
“You could hear the underpinning of grace throughout.”
“I love how you moved from the overarching theory and made it practical.”
Meet Your Trainer
Alycia Horwood
Founder of Ability Oasis
Alycia is a trauma-informed parent consultant, speaker, and trainer with 20+ years of experience supporting families, children, and organizations navigating neurodivergence, trauma, and challenging behaviours.
She combines practical tools, compassion, and faith-rooted grace to help leaders feel equipped and children feel safe.
Who Should Attend?
This training is ideal for:
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Summer camp teams
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Camp volunteers
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Support staff
Event Details
Date: May 30
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: 802 Hwy 582, Didsbury AB at Zion Evangelical Missionary Church
Cost: $35
Reserve Your Spot
Spaces are limited.
Lunch is included.