Lessons from the Big Camps: Arrival and Dismissal - with Jordanna Grossinger and Phil Rainone - The Day Camp Pod #119


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Mastering Day Camp Chaos: Arrival & Dismissal Secrets Revealed

How we start our days at camp sets the machine in motion, in regard to intentionality and building community. How we end is what they remember each day, and is just as important! Today, we’ve got Jordanna from Camp Robin Hood, Ontario, and Phil from the mighty Ramaquois of Rockland County NY - and we’re going to deep dive into what each of our camps do, and why- This is a thick, dense podcast, so get ready to absorb- because BIG camps that can pull this off with precision are amazing to hear about!

Highlights:

  • 04:13 Transportation Logistics and Challenges
  • 08:15 Morning Hype and Community Building
  • 13:33 Arrival Procedures at Ramaquois, Liberty Lake, Robin Hood and Crystal Lake
  • 34:18 Dismissal Procedures and Logistics

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