Random Camp Business Podcasts

In-depth discussion for full-time, year-round summer camp directors and leaders. Featuring discussions about marketing, staff training, hiring and working with camp parents (and much more!)

Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/podcast/2021/03/camp-director-career

This episode is a loving punch in the gut.

As we’ve said before, it’s our job as camp directors to think about the big things.

And sometimes, those big things aren’t popular, or happy-go-lucky things, but that doesn’t make them any less important!

Our podcast is no different. Back in April 2020, we broached the topic of “What if camp doesn’t run in 2020?”

We can’t hide away from the hard things & this is a hard thing.

As the COVID-19 pandemic rocks our industry for likely 2 (or more?) summers, will it be viable to be a full-time camp director?

Join Chris, Gabz, Travis and Joe as they wade into these gross waters.

It’s not all bad – trust us!

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What do you think the camp industry will look like in 5 years? Let us know in the comments!

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Tool of the Week – Make Yourself a Better Camp Director

Travis: Libro.fm:audiobooks that support local, independent bookstores.

Joe: TechSoup – https://www.techsoup.global/ (Aug 2011 last time) & Happy sock Twitter @yoyojoer

Gabz: Fabulous – Daily Self Care App

Chris: Humans by Brandon Stanton https://www.allbookstores.com/Humans-Stanton-Brandon/9781250114297

Your Hosts:

– Chris Hudson, Camp Director – Camp Highlight
– Gabrielle Raill, Camp Director -Camp Ouareau
– Travis Allison, SummerCamp Consultant – Go Camp Pro
– Joe Richards, Executive Director – Pearce Williams

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Categories: Business, Education, Society & Culture

Tags: ACA, camp, Camp Business, Camp Consulting, Camp Director, Camp Leader, Education, Podcast, Summer Camp

The Day Camp Pod, from Go Camp Pro. Bringing you the best ideas, strategies and discussions in the Day Camp Industry.

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/day-camp-kitchen

Happy Kitchen – Happy Camp. Here are some best practices for camp kitchens of all kinds!

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Running a food service at your day camp is not typical, and it certainly isn’t in the talent wheelhouse of most camp directors.

But for those who can pull it off, it can be an awesome perk for your camp families- while hopefully not being a huge financial or managerial burden upon you.

We’re joined today by Sam Borek, who honed his kitchen skills at resident camp, and who actually enjoys managing the ins and outs of the day camp kitchen.

Tune in to hear about:

– Determining Menu
– Choosing food vendors
– How do the kids ORDER their meal each day?
– How is it served, non-pandemic, during pandemic (next summer)
– Desserts
– Allergies
– Healthy
– Not Healthy- Snacks, Ice Cream/Ice Pops

Do you have a suggestion for a future show? Let us know by email: daycampquestions@gocamp.pro

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YOUR HOSTS:

– Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director – Liberty Lake Day Camp

GUESTS:

– Sam Borek, Camp Owner/Director – Woodmont Day Camp

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SPONSORS:

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:

– AM Skier Insurance http://www.amskier.com/
– Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) https://crs4rec.com/

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Categories: Business, Education

Tags: ACA, business, Camp Business, Camp Management, Camp Podcast, Day Camp, Go Camp Pro, Management, Podcast, Summer Camp, training

The Camp Owners Podcast from Go Camp Pro – A space for camp owners to talk about the unique aspects of camp ownership and get inspired by each other. We sit down with camp industry experts, leaders and fellow camp owners to hear how the camp dream transpired for them, learn from each other and discuss some of the biggest issues in the private camp industry.

Categories: Business, Education

Tags: business, camp, Camp Business, Camp Ownership, CEO, Day Camp, entrepreneur, Management, Overnight Camp, Summer Camp