The Camp Mastermind Podcast

Whether you're sending your child to camp for the first time or you're a seasoned camp parent, there are certain things that can make the camp experience smoother, more successful, and more meaningful for everyone involved. In this episode, the Camp Mastermind team shares our top dos and don'ts for parents throughout the entire camp journey. From the conversations you have before camp, to Opening...

Why does letting go feel so much harder than it used to? In this episode, we explore the enormous shift in modern parenting: from constant connectivity and instant communication to the shrinking “radius” kids are allowed to roam independently. We discuss how today’s culture has made separation feel more unnatural, more dangerous, and more emotionally difficult for both parents and children. But we...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Camp Mastermind Podcast. In this introductory conversation, we share who we are, how we came together, and why this work matters so deeply to each of us. As camp directors and longtime leaders in the industry, we begin to explore a question at the heart of this podcast: why summer camp? We believe camp is more than just a fun summer experience. It is a powe...