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.camphacker.tv/camp-code/post-pandemic-parents Parents, Caregivers, Camper’s, Grownups, How Have THEY changed since the pandemic? Just as our campers have undergone a serious shift post-pandemic, so too have the caregivers. We’re back to pick Gabz’s brain to hear more about the summer of 2024 at Camp Oua...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.camphacker.tv/camp-code/kids-these-days Can you really prepare for post-pandemic children? To kick off season 11 of Camp Code, Beth and Gabz take the time to debrief the summer at Ouareau. Part one will focus on the campers - what Gabz and her team did to meet the needs of campers (and the staff) and be...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campcode/creating-spaces-of-belonging Creating Spaces of Belonging - with Chris Rehs-Dupin We’re always working to understand how belonging can be transformative in our spaces and our world. Today we chat with Chris Rehs Dupin of Transplaining for camps to help us, as we work to build inclusive p...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campcode/its-all-about-research It’s All About Research - with Mandi Baker What we do is incredibly important, WE know that and YOU know that, but how do we make sure that everyone else around us knows that? We back it up with research! Join us today with Mandi Baker as we interview one of the le...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/getting-myself-in-the-right-head-space-right-now Getting Myself in the Right Head Space Right Now We all know the excitement, anticipation, stress, anxiety, joy, eagerness, and all the other range of emotions that directors feel this time of year.  As we head into the wrap up of our...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/what-if-my-staff-hate-me What If My Staff Hate Me? We spend our entire careers caring for people, building community with our staff, and working incredibly closely with a wide variety of personalities.  We do all that we can to make everyone feel welcome and a part of our team but wh...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/staffaccountability Accountability For Your Camp Experience Being accountable for our words and actions is a life skill, and it’s ongoing. How do we best prepare and mentor our staff to be accountable for all they do throughout the summer? We all know the basics: setting expectations...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/staffstamina Staff Stamina - Camp Code #120 We have been hearing across the industry that summer staff don’t seem to be quite as “in-shape” as they used to be – that is that perhaps they don’t have the stamina to make it through the physical and emotional labor of the summer. Let’s t...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/training-middle-mgmt-pt3 Training Middle Management Part 3 In our second episode in this series, we chatted about getting folks into a mindset, envisioning their day, envisioning themselves in their role, and how we can give them tools to best support them. Today we continue our disc...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/training-middle-mgmt-pt2 Training Middle Management Part 2 In our first episode in this series, we chatted about middle management and your mission, their time management, and teaching about having an “in charge mindset.” Today we continue our discussion about training middle managem...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/training-middle-mgmt-pt1 Training Middle Management Part 1 Middle managers are at the heart of any camp, driving everything from bottom-line performance to culture to development of future staff. Because of their unique position, research shows that developing middle managers can imp...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find links and full show notes at: https://gocamp.pro/campcode/improving-initiative-in-staff Improving Initiative in Staff Can you teach your staff to take initiative? Is it even something they can learn or are you just born with it or without it? One of the stressors for Directors we hear most often is the lack of initiative some of their staff see...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find links and full show notes at: https://gocamp.pro/campcode/ideas-to-help-staff-foster-creativity Ideas to Help Staff Foster Creativity Our camp staff have not had a so-called “normal summer” in three years.  Additionally, our lives, especially for our younger population, is more and more online.  With that being said, it is not surprising that o...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campcode/how-to-build-a-positive-camp-culture How to Build a Positive Camp Culture In our last episode, we touched on the importance of a positive camp culture and how it can help retain staff year to year. Today, we will dive into HOW we can actually create a positive camp culture.  - We hope yo...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campcode/staff-retention-post-pandemic-world Staff Retention in a Post Pandemic World The Camp Code hosts recognize that the camp world is changing, rapidly, and in some cases, drastically.  The way we used to do things just won’t cut it anymore. Over the years and now more than ever, hiring and...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campcode/how-to-best-set-up-international-staff-for-training How to Best Set Up International Staff for Training Summer camp training and staff recruitment is becoming more and more crucial for our success every single summer. One avenue we haven’t discussed yet, is the importance of internationa...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campcode/what-do-we-do-now-2022 This was the most unpredictable summer ever. Where do we go from here? In our first episode of Season 10, we heard all about Gabz’s summer at Camp Ouareau. We heard a lot from her about a few key issues this summer: dealing with COVID 19, the mental health of our s...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campcode/not-perfect-summer Let’s normalize talking about our challenges - we have to be in this together Today on Camp Code, we take a trip into the mind of Gabrielle, hearing all about her camp season, the many challenges and frustrations she experienced, and the ways in which she pivoted to fi...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/the-industry-is-struggling This needs to be sustainable, for us, for our staff and for our organizations. Sometimes it feels like the challenges of being a camp professional are too impossible to overcome. You are not alone in feeling this way. Today, Gabz, Beth and IRubytalk about t...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/9-things-you-must-do-with-your-first-year-staff You probably have more new staff than ever, here’s how to set them (and yourself!) up for success! Training season is almost here. This summer, we want to be sure our new staff members are set up for success. Here are our top tips for d...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/setting-guest-speakers-up-for-success You treat everyone in your camp community with intention and care…do you do the same with the guest speakers you bring to training? If you are utilizing guest speakers this year, you want to listen to this episode. As folks who have both hosted g...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/white-privilege-at-training Our staff are ready for this conversation…are you? White privilege is real and it’s everywhere, even at summer camp. Join us today as we talk about what we can do about it. But first, here’s our disclaimer: We are looking at this through the lens of three...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/inservice-training One of the best ways to dedicate your team to continuous improvement! Believe it or not, staff training doesn’t end on the last day of your orientation. In fact, a great strategy to keep staff engaged, motivated, and excited throughout the summer–and fight off thos...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/lose-your-dream-team It’s one of those, not “if” but “when” types of situations… As camp directors, we’ve all had THAT summer where many of our senior staff and our reliable leaders have started their life beyond camp. When we lose our reliable staff, we have to reset and revisit our...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/do-this-now-2022 Prioritize to Stabilize - Let’s get ready for the summer! Up north here in Canada, our friends on the west coast are already enjoying fantastic outdoor spring weather and golf. In Ontario, we continue to be fooled that spring is here with warm weather followed by ano...