The Camp Owners Podcast

Feb 18 2025 68 ep. 58 mins 14

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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.

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Camp Director Insights - with Nick Teich - The Camp Owners Podcast #64

Feb 18 2025 53 mins

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/director-insights The Changing Landscape of Camps: Insights from Nick TeichWith conference season fast approaching and many of us well into our “off-season” to-do list, we are excited to welcome Nick Teich from Fairwinds Camp Consulting to the Camp Owners Podcast. Nick has been a presenter at many ACA events and hi

Family Ties & The Transition of Leadership - The Camp Owners Podcast #63

Jan 14 2025 37 mins

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/family-foley Navigating Family Succession at Camp FoleyIn this episode of The Camp Owners Podcast, hosts Kelly Schuna and Howie Grossinger continue their conversation with Alli and Marie from Camp Foley. They delve into the family's recent leadership transition as Marie retires and Allie takes the helm of the camp. The

Scenario Planning 101 - Camp Ahead #2

Dec 31 2024 49 mins

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campahead/scenario-planning-101 Exploring Camp Futures: Key Drivers and Scenario PlanningIn this episode of Camp Ahead, hosts Joe, Jess, and KJ expand on the idea of scenario planning as an essential tool for thinking about the future. They discuss key drivers such as climate change, economics, demographics, technological advanc

NEW SHOW! - Intro to Mental Time Travel - Camp Ahead #1

Dec 17 2024 58 mins

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campahead/intro-to-mental-time-travel Welcome to Camp Ahead: The Futurology of the Summer Camp IndustryIn this inaugural episode of the Camp Ahead podcast, Joe Richards, KJ Williams, and Jess Elfring-Roberts dive into the concept of future-proofing the summer camp industry. They discuss the importance of mental time travel, scen

Preparing for Major Camp Milestones - with Marie Schmid & Alli Faricy - The Camp Owners Podcast #62

Dec 10 2024 39 mins

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/milestones-2024 Celebrating 100 Years: Tips from Camp Foley's Milestone EventIn this episode of the Camp Owners Podcast, Kelly Schuna and Howie Grossinger talk to Marie Schmid and Alli Faricy from Camp Foley about celebrating their 100th anniversary. They discuss planning tips, lessons learned, and details from the mil

The Journey of Camp Ownership - Day Camp Pod Crossover - The Camp Owners Podcast #61

Nov 22 2024 63 mins

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/j-gold-crossover Inside the Camp Ownership World: Success Stories and ChallengesIn this crossover episode from the Day Camp Pod, Join Andy Pritikin, Sam Thompson, and Justin Pritikin as they delve into the inspiring story of Jonathan Gold, a successful operator of three large private day camps in New Jersey. In this ep

The Journey of a New Owner - with Jason Samuel - The Camp Owners Podcast #60

Oct 23 2024 56 mins

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/new-owner-jason-samuel Want to own your own camp? Here is the perfect case study from Jason Samuel!Join Kelly and Howie on the Camp Owners Podcast as they delve into the journey of Jason Samuel, the new owner of The Nature Place. Jason shares insights from his transition from a sailing instructor to camp owner, the ric

Should Camp Go All-In on A.I.? - with Travis Allison - The Camp Owners Podcast #59

Sep 24 2024 62 mins

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/all-in-on-ai Revolutionizing Camp Operations with AI: Insights from Travis Allison In this episode of the Camp Owners Podcast, Howie and Kelly kick off Season 5 with a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the camp industry. Joined by special guest Travis Allison, co-founder of GoCa

New Things We’re Trying This Summer - Season 4 Recap - The Camp Owners Podcast #58

May 21 2024 49 mins

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/season-4-recap Thanks for another great season of the Camp Owners Podcast! Here’s a special send-off from Howie and Kelly.On this last episode of The Camp Owners Podcast season 4, Howie and I are putting a wrap on the season. We are talking about some of our biggest takeaways from some of our guests. We're also talki

Can We Teach Gen-Z Initiative? - with Emily Golinsky - The Camp Owners Podcast #57

Apr 16 2024 61 mins

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/initiative Where has initiative gone on our teams and what can we do about it?We are really excited to have Emily Golinsky on the Podcast. Emily is a long-time camp professional, and now a trainer and consultant whom many of us in the industry are familiar with from Tri-State and other ACA events and someone who consis