Camp Kids Podcast

Hey Camp Kids! In this episode, we meet Rafiki with over a decade of experience being a Camp Director for Girl Scout Camps with the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. Rafiki shares her stories growing up at camp, working at camp, and transitioning to becoming a Camp Director and how her camps have continued to grow over the years. Rafiki shares her favorite song, “I’m Proud to be Me” follow her on insta...

Hey Camp Kids! In this episode, we meet Amanda with nearly a decade of experience being the Camp Director at Girl Scout Day Camp, Camp Oak Spring. Amanda shares their insights on camp leadership and how they have guided their camp through necessary change over the last decade. Learn their favorite song “ The Oak Spring Song “ and follow Camp Oak Spring on facebook and Amanda’s Band Autumn City as...

Hey Camp Kids! In this episode, we meet Ace and Trotter coming from England and Iowa. They both not only fell in love with camp, but found love for each other and will be celebrating their wedding at their camp this summer! Hear their favorite camp song “Black Socks” and follow them on all of the social media by searching Meg Wheeler and Kerstin Wallace. Follow us on instagram @thecampkidspodcast...

Hey Camp Kids! In this episode, we meet Dumbo who has gone to Girl Scout camps in Louisiana, Missouri, and Iowa. Dumbo shares not only her stories from camp, but her heartbreak from having to quickly move to a new camp this last summer. Learn her favorite camp song “The Turkey Song” and follow her on instagram @Haleyhochstatter  Follow us on instagram @thecampkidspodcast for sneak peaks to th...

Hey Camp Kids! In this episode, we meet Larry, who treks from Pakistan to the US every summer to work at camp. Larry shares her experiences with working with different camps and why she returns back summer after summer. Learn her favorite camp song “Spider’s Web” and follow her on instagram @kborr17. Follow us on instagram @thecampkidspodcast for sneak peaks to the podcast! Follow us on facebook !...

Hey Camp Kids! In this episode, we meet Madeline (Mad Dog) who transplants from a day camp in Maryland to working full time for Burns Recovered/Midwest Children’s Burn Camp. Mad Dog shares her experiences working for Burns Recovered and how she cultivates a strong volunteer program for her camp. Hear her favorite camp song “5 different nachos” here and email her for more information! Midwest Child...

Hey Camp Kids! In this episode, we meet Flicker, a singer and a seasoned camp staff member. Flicker shares her experiences as a camper at Girl Scout camps and at Philmont Scout Ranch. Learn her favorite camp song “Moon on the Meadow” and follow her on Facebook at Abby Thompson or send her an email at thompson.g.abigail@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @thecampkidspodcast for sneak peaks to the pod...

Hey Camp Kids! In this episode, we meet Michael, a director for Camp Courage. This is a death partnered with Anne’s Hope in the St. Louis area to provide summer camp experience for youth who have experienced the death of a close loved one. Michael shares his own personal experiences and how he helps youth process in a fun and loving environment. Learn his favorite camp song “Tarzan” and check out...

Hey Camp Kids! In this episode, we meet Calico who transitioned from working at a Girl Scout camp in Iowa to a Girl Scout camp in New Jersey this last summer. She does a fabulous job talking about the whimsy of camp and how she is using her experiences to catapult her into her next stage of life. Learn her favorite song “On the Loose” and follow her on TikTok at rocky_road24. Visit our website her...

Hey Camp Kids! In this episode, we meet pTaffy who tells us about her 17 summers of working at different Girl Scout camps. pTaffy has been all around the country experiencing different types of camps and has found a passion for programming outdoor experiences. Learn her favorite song, “Edelweiss” and follow her on facebook Samantha Smart or on instagram @samantha_taf. Visit our website here ! Want...

Hey Camp Kids! In this episode, we meet Chip who shares her camp experience from growing up in Girl Scouts and now volunteering for Scouts (BSA). Chip shares her favorite camp traditions and how she’s finding time to go outside even when she’s not at camp. Learn her favorite song, “Rocks and Trees and follow her on facebook Liv Klassen or on instagram @thelivklassen. Visit our website here ! Want...

Hey Camp Kids! In this episode, we meet Knuckles who shares her camp experience moving from Minnesota to Iowa Girl Scout camps. I have known Knuckles for awhile now and loved diving deep into her camp story. Learn her favorite song, “Linger” and follow her on Facebook (Emily Ripley) or Instagram @emilyripley64 to get to know her better! Visit our website here ! Want to share your experiences on th...

Hey Camp Kids! In this episode, we meet Abe who has traveled all around the United States working at a variety of different camps. I met Abe back in 2014 at the very first camp I traveled outside of my homecamp and she made me feel so welcome. Learn her favorite song, “Princess Pat” and follow her on facebook (Megan Lane) or instagram @melane90 to get to know her better! Work with her this summer...

Hey Camp Kids! Get to know one of my dearest camp friends, Turtle. Turtle shares her camp experiences and how she relates the real world to the camp world. Learn her favorite song, “Hey, Burrito!” and follow her on instagram @emmitalkstowalls to get to know her better! Visit our website here ! Want to share your experiences on the Camp Kids Podcast? Send all inquiries to campkidspodcast@gmail.com

Join us for episodes to help keep the magic of camp alive by listening to the Camp Kids podcast!  Visit our website here ! Want to share your experiences on the Camp Kids Podcast? Send all inquiries to campkidspodcast@gmail.com