The Day Camp Pod - From Go Camp Pro

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/gen-z-staffHe’s back! Justin's insight is more important than ever. You won’t want to miss this one!This past Tri-State Camp Conference, our all-star podcast guest, Justin Pritikin presented to a packed room of camp professionals about working with his generation’s workforce. Younger camp pros appreciated his

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/talking-teensSummer camps rarely meet their full potential of teen programing. Jeff Leiken is here to help us get into the teen mindset!There are very few camp consultant trainers in our industry over the past quarter century that have had the impact of Jeff Leiken. His impactful sessions at the major camp conferenc

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/yes-chefStaff training is nearly upon us…will you be ready?Hulu’s award-winning TV show, THE BEAR teaches valuable lessons from running a restaurant, and turning your staff from good to great - that really resonate to running a summer camp. Eric Wittenberg of CamperMachine and CampStack fame gave this session wi

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/additional-needs-staffA diverse staff team is a stronger staff team.Since 2020, camps have been more and more aware of their staff’s needs - particularly their pay, schedule flexibility, and the amount of burden they carry. But meanwhile, our staff have very similar additional needs as our campers do - and while w

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/maximizing-summer-staffIncrease your staff efficiency by maximizing your staff’s abilities.In today’s world of $4000 camp counselors, camps need to do everything possible to be efficient in how we staff our summer programs. We discuss this topic and more with Thomas Coffey from Southampton Day Camp, and the one

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/random-acts-ice-creamLooking to appreciate and recognize your staff better? Come listen and learn from the best in the business!One of the best parts of attending the CODA and ACA National Conference is meeting super smart day camp pros from all over the country, and I am so happy that we can share the genius of Dav

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/transitioning-leadershipNo one becomes a director overnight. Taking over an existing camp operation is no small feat, and today we’re joined by two seasoned, self-made camp professionals who have each had unique challenges. It’s a great podcast for anyone looking to one day become a day camp operator, as we also

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/parents-at-campHiring parents as staff can be a double-edged sword…There’s no better way to get adult staff to buy into your camp and your culture than to have their kids attending camp, and drinking your kool-aid. That said, there’s a lot of ins and outs, a lot of positives and a lot of negatives. And, it’s

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/recruitment-and-retentionDo you know what keeps your campers coming back? Getting campers through the door and keeping them there is an art form of empathy, creativity, and execution. Today we speak with two experts in the field who have literally created a playbook that can be utilized and appreciated by day camp p

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/in-between-momentsBlocks are good, but it’s the grout that holds everything together.At Day Camp, we spend the majority of our planning time working on our militaristic program grids of athletics, arts, swim, etc. But the day camp day ALSO includes the “in-between moments.” These can be boring wastes of time,