Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/supportingstaff2024Dive 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 and help our potential staff members feel supported during the process and make the best dec...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/readysetactionReady, 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 rating in your Podcast app. It’s SO easy, just head to https://ratethispodcast.com/campcode-Be...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/soooooooSoooooWe’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 hope you love this episode of Camp Code! If you do, please consider subscribing to the show, and leaving us ...

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/reflectreviewanalyzeevaluateIt’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 skills, shortcomings, dreams and plans for the future. Join us today as we discussed how to use this...

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 leaving us a rating in your Podcast app. It’s SO easy, just head to https://ratethispodcast.com/ca...

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 discuss how to teach accountability to your staff. -  We hope you love this episode of Camp Code! If you do, please consider subscribing to the...

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 TQAMP as we share our best secrets, practical tips, and stories.  There are so many…we have 2 parts! For now, have a listen to part 1 and get...

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 those basic skills our staff all need to know into an already packed schedule?  We’ve got some ideas.  Just us and our special guest, Kim...

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 we do about it.  Join Gabz, Beth, and our special guest Kim Aycock to hear our thoughts. - Best Practice for Leadership Training From Kim - Let’s...

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 camp. We all need to have tools and resources to cope. Join us today as we discuss what we can offer staff to help them deal with what we face...

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, and leaving us a rating in your Podcast app. It’s SO easy, just head to https://ratethispodcast.com/campcode - Best Practice for Leadership...

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 and successful 2024 camp season. -  We hope you love this episode of Camp Code! If you do, please consider subscribing to the show, and leaving us a...

Find full show notes and links at: https://www.camphacker.tv/camp-code/womenincampsummit2023 - What We Learned at the Women in Camp SummitWhen 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 time, connecting, networking, and playing together. -  We hope you love this episode of Camp Code! If you do, please consider subscribing to the...

Find full show notes and links at: https://www.camphacker.tv/camp-code/unintentional-teachable-moments-2023 Unintentional Teachable MomentsAs 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 teach us that we missed something.  We need to be open to these every-day little experiences so that we can continue to take the best care of our...

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 together for this podcast and we’re excited to glean all we can from Ruby’s summer exploits. -  We hope you love this episode of Camp Code! If you do,...

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 Circle’s extraordinary volunteer program, led by volunteers aged 19 to 90, is central to their success. These volunteers contribute their time and...

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 productive.  Join us and our guest, Colette Marquardt, Executive Director of ACA Illinois, to find out! -  We hope you love this episode of Camp...

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 Ouareau and how she’s looking to 2024 with a new lens. If you missed part 1 - check it out here:...

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 successful. Whether your summer felt like a success or not - these episodes will help you not only hear the raw honesty of a fellow camp director,...

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campcode/creating-spaces-of-belonging Creating Spaces of Belonging - with Chris Rehs-DupinWe’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 practices that will create spaces of belonging for campers and staff of all gender identities and sexualities.  -  We hope you love this episode of...

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campcode/its-all-about-research It’s All About Research - with Mandi BakerWhat 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 leading researchers in the industry.  -  We hope you love this episode of Camp Code! If you do, please consider subscribing to the show, and leaving...

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 NowWe 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 podcast season, we wanted to be sure to include, as one of our last few episodes, a few ideas to get all of you in the right head and heart space,...

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 what happens if you begin to feel that someone just doesn’t like you?  We know it seems ridiculous since you are all amazing camp folks but…it...

Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/staffaccountability Accountability For Your Camp ExperienceBeing 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 and setting boundaries. In this episode we dive in to help you to have tools (or enable YOU to be accountable) for teaching...