Camp Code - Leadership & Staff Training Podcast for Camp Directors

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/how-to-run-effective-scenarios-during-staff-training Align, Think, Respond: Scenario Training Staff In this Camp Code episode, Chris Rehs-Dupin from TQAMP discusses the importance of running realistic scenarios during summer camp staff training to foster critical thinking and create...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/moreultracamp-summer-camp-employment-study Hiring Trends and Challenges in Summer Camps: More Results from Ultracamp! In this episode of Camp Code, Donnie Keel from UltraCamp shares findings from the Summer Camp Employment Study, offering valuable insights on hiring, training, and re...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/criticalroleofaccountability Building Stronger Teams Through Accountability at Camp! In this episode of Camp Code, hosted by the GoCamp. Pro team, Gabz and Beth discuss the critical role of accountability in summer camp settings. Highlighting its impact on trust, productivity, and pe...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campahead/exploring-diverse-scenarios Exploring Diverse Scenarios for the Future of Summer Camps | Camp Ahead In this episode of Camp Ahead, hosts Joe, Jess, and KJ put their scenario planning skills to the test as they discuss diverse future scenarios related to organizational mergers, technolog...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campahead/scenario-planning-101 Exploring Camp Futures: Key Drivers and Scenario Planning In 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,...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! A new show from Go Camp Pro! Camp Ahead! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your favourite Podcasts! 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 Industry In this inaugural episode of the Camp Ahead podcast, Joe Richards,...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/employment-study-1 Summer Camp Staffing: Challenges and Solutions Revealed In this episode of Camp Code, Donnie Keele from UltraCamp unveils the findings of the Ultracamp Summer Camp Employment Study , which surveyed 157 camp directors and 615 students to unearth key trends shaping s...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/digdeeperhiringprocess Dig deep with your hiring process!  In this episode of Camp Code, brought to you by GoCamp Pro, the hosts delve into advanced hiring processes for summer camps, sharing favorite interview techniques, key questions, and critical steps to take once staff are onbo...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/supportingstaff2024 Dive In!  One of the most important decisions we make every season is who we hire to fulfill our mission and care for our campers and their families. This is of course one of the most important jobs, it’s also one of the most stressful.  How do we get our vision a...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/readysetaction Ready, Set, Action!  Welcome to part two of evaluations we covered options and now we’re moving onto creating a vision and putting things into action. -  We hope you love this episode of Camp Code! If you do, please consider subscribing to the show, and leaving us a ra...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/sooooooo Ch-ch-ch-changes! We’ve discussed program and procedures we shared how we would take that information and create some strategic planning and now we’ll be talking about how to get on board with any changes bigger or small that you’ll be implementing this coming summer. -  We...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/reflectreviewanalyzeevaluate It’s That Time of Year!  Let’s reflect, review, analyze and evaluate. We need to give our brains an opportunity to pause after the chaos joy of the summer to really sort through and think about our observations and experiences. We need to review our skill...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! We’re Back! And so it begins another summer in the can and now we reflect on the challenges and successes of 2024 as we begin to prepare for the 2025 season. Join us today as we share the issues, the stresses and the rewards of this past summer. -  We hope you love this episode of Camp Code! If you do, please consider subscribing to the show, and le...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/ teachingaccountability Teaching Accountability: where character meets competence, creating champions of responsibility!  One of the most important traits to teach staff at any company, not just at summer camp, is accountability. Join us today and our special guest Kim Aycock as we d...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/20yearstrainingpt1 Twenty years of staff training, wrapped up into a two part podcast series. This is part one!  When you’ve been running staff training for decades, you have seen a lot, tried a lot, and, of course, learned a LOT.  Join us, and our special guests, Chris and Al from T...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! At camp, we always want to teach the new stuff, but sometimes we REALLY want to sneak in some basics. Listen today to find out!   Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/ sneaking-basics We all try our very best to pack absolutely everything we can into staff training.  How do we find room for it all?  How can we sneak tho...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! The world around us is changing, but have our staff changed over time? Listen in today to find out what are pros have to say!  Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/arestaffactuallydifferent We often hear camp directors tell us that staff are so different than ever before?  Is this actually the case and, if so , what can...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Stress is everywhere around us. Learn how to deal with the stress in a world of chaos!  Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/manage-stress Stress has become such a big part of all of our daily lives. From troubling things going on in our world to the personal stress that staff may be feeling from the hard work at summer...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/nine-sentences Here are 9 things that we want your staff to say! Nine sentences! You know…the ones that make for better experiences for both our campers and our staff. Listen in today!  -  We hope you love this episode of Camp Code! If you do, please consider subscribing to the show,...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.camphacker.tv/camp-code/key-skills-2024 Here is what we need to focus on to make the upcoming summer the best it can be! Talking with Camp Pros at Conferences this Fall, we’ve noticed a lot of similar issues folks are dealing with. Join us as we discuss key skills that require our focus for a positive a...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.camphacker.tv/camp-code/womenincampsummit2023 - What We Learned at the Women in Camp Summit When camp pros gather, it is always extraordinary.  We just had the pleasure of attending the Women in Camp Summit and it was truly amazing! Join us for the stories and the lessons learned from sessions, village...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.camphacker.tv/camp-code/unintentional-teachable-moments-2023 Unintentional Teachable Moments As Camp professionals, we are always looking to improve, be intentional with all our training and programming, and to see the big picture.  There are moments that happen at camp every now and then, however, that...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.camphacker.tv/camp-code/what-ruby-learned-this-summer What Ruby Learned This Summer - Life is all about unchartered territory and trying new things.  Join us as we dissect Ruby’s summer camp adventures and find out what she learned about not only the industry but also herself.  The gang’s all back toget...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.camphacker.tv/camp-code/volunteer-training-management-with-matt-wilfrid Volunteer Training Management - with Matt Wilfrid - In this podcast episode with guest Matt Wilfrid, we spotlight Campfire Circle, an Ontario-based organization supporting families and children facing serious illnesses. Campfire Cir...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.camphacker.tv/camp-code/creating-productive-transitions-when-employees-leave-or-you-leave Creating Productive Transitions When Employees Leave or You Leave - with Colette Marquardt - In the world of Summer Camp, staff members come and go every year.  How can we make these transitions both positive and p...