As part of our ongoing partnership with AdventHealth for Children, Orlando Science Center welcomed Margaret Redmond, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, on May 22 to lead a special training session for our Summer Camp education team. Margaret serves as a Pediatric Behavioral Health Care Coordinator at AdventHealth for Children and brings a wealth of expertise in youth mental health and emotional support. 

This training, titled “Taking Care of Your Campers & Taking Care of Yourself,” offered timely strategies to help our educators foster an environment that prioritizes both camper well-being and staff resilience. 

During the summer season, our education team and camp counselors will engage thousands of curious young minds. But learning isn’t just about fun experiments and field trips—it’s also about creating a space where every child feels safe, supported, and understood. 

Margaret’s presentation emphasized curiosity over judgment when approaching challenging behaviors and reminded staff that behind every action is a potential unmet need. Camp counselors were encouraged to see each camper’s unique strengths, from budding builders to peer cheerleaders, and to lead with empathy, patience, and presence. 

Just as important, the session addressed the mental health of our own staff. Margaret shared tools for recognizing stress, managing burnout, and cultivating a collective, supportive mindset among colleagues—because taking care of others begins with taking care of ourselves. 

We are incredibly grateful for AdventHealth for Children’s continued partnership and for Margaret’s thoughtful, engaging presentation. Her insights will help guide our staff throughout the summer, ensuring that Orlando Science Center remains a place where children and educators alike can thrive. 

To learn more about resources for child and adolescent mental health, you can call AdventHealth’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Navigation Line at 407-517-7593.