Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/reflections-and-dreams-2022 Before the pandemic, we would never have dreamed of starting a podcast. Now, we’re wrapping up season three!  Three seasons of Zoom, Slack, Facebook, and virtual everything. Three seasons that feels both like a lifetime and like it has passed in the blink of an eye.  Today marks the final episode of the third season of beyond camp. Join us as we get vulnerable once again, reflecting, challenging each other and dreaming of the future.  Grab a cup of coffee or tea and settle in, we are s ..read more

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/dont-lose-your-friends Learn from our mistakes…here’s how to make sure you keep your friends this summer. They say making friends as an adult is hard… but whoever said that for the first time had never tried being an overnight camp director, juggling the demands of a 24/7 job with friends back home.  We don’t claim to be experts on this, we have certainly lost some friends and damaged other friendships over the summer and we want you to learn from us.  Grab your coffee, tea or other beverage and listen in. - Your Hosts ..read more

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/being-a-mentor Giving back isn’t as hard as you think! Many of us are fortunate to have incredible mentors in our lives, people we can turn to, ask questions to and share our failures with.  But how do you become a mentor?  Do you have to have worked in the industry for 50 years? Do you have to be a walking encyclopedia of answers? We would argue no - the best mentors are those who know themselves, know what they have to offer and can connect you with others. You’re ready to be a mentor, we believe in you! - Your Hosts ..read more

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/self-care-community-care Is self-care really the be-all and end-all of mental health? Every felt like self-care just isn’t cutting it? What about shifting from me to we? We know we are stronger together and that the weight of the world is more easily shared when carried together. Join us as we push to shift our mindset from self-care to community care because together we can do hard things. And no one deserves to be alone. - Links from this show: https://fashionmagazine.com/flare/self-care-new-zealand-muslim-attack/ https://www ..read more

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/camp-corporate-world When you trade in your Keens for dress shoes…will camp still be with you? From camp counselor to a director for Health Canada, Etienne’s passion for camp hasn’t wavered, if anything it’s grown stronger. A moment at a staff meeting percolated in his head until years later when a light bulb moment struck and changed the way he saw the world forever. The passion that Etienne has for how important camp leadership skills are beyond camp is contagious, so grab a cup of coffee and listen in. - Bonus Links Thanks fo ..read more

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/is-all-fun-created-equal The different types of fun you’ve experienced as a camp pro, and what it’s like now… Have you ever had a moment during the summer where you question your very decision to end up where you are at that current moment, but then once the summer is over you look back and say ‘wow that was incredible!’? That might just be type 2 fun.  Join us as we dive into different types of fun, why they are important and how we can create them. - Recharge Station - Charge your batteries! From Rachel Kent Have some fun ..read more

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/beyond-eco-anxiety-climate-change Our campers are some of the most eco-aware campers ever. Are you ready for them?  Climate change, eco-anxiety, swimming lessons, transportation, intersectionality. Today’s episode with guest Alyssa Porter touches on all these topics and more. Grab a cup of coffee and join us as we hear from Alyssa about how climate change impacts camp and how we can empower young people to learn, be inspired and make a difference for generations to come. - Recharge Station - Charge your batteries! From Rach ..read more

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/how-to-have-fun The “How To” episode you didn’t know you needed! Do you ever get jealous of how easy it is for a kid to have fun? When was the last time you had fun? Do you get stressed about trying to play epic, fun events for your team? Well join us as we break down the science of how to have fun… don’t worry it isn’t as scary as it sounds! - Recharge Station - Charge your batteries! From Cassie: Read More, easily, it’s not free but Lucid - visual reading, breaks books into smaller pieces and even has a comprehension question a ..read more

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/lessons-you-may-have-forgotten-2 Do you ever find yourself wiping a table a particular way? Or able to navigate a difficult conversation and say to yourself “thanks, camp!” This episode is for you. It would be an understatement to say that we learn a lot in our camp careers. In fact, we learn so much that we can’t possibly keep it all top of mind.  Cassie and Rachel are back to remind you that whether or not you’re still in the industry, you’ve got a library of knowledge on your side to navigate the rocky seas of work and li ..read more

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/mental-health-and-camp Mental Health and Camp - the new soy butter and Jelly! Camp professionals know that mental health is a challenge at camp but often being able to articulate just where the gaps in our knowledge are can be challenging.  Today our guest Erin Sunstrum shares with us how she identified those gaps and has taken steps in her own camping journey to help bridge those. Tune in to this episode to hear about: How do you identify? What words would you use to identify yourself?  Do you think about your privile ..read more