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 skills to diverse roles, from the Toronto office to community programs and overnight camps, totaling over ..read more

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: https://www.camphacker.tv/camp-code/kids-these-days  Whether your summer felt like a success or not - these episodes will help you not only hear the r ..read more

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campcode/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, but will help you start thinking about what you can do now to make summer 2024 excellent. Tune in to hear abo ..read more

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 practices that will create spaces of belonging for campers and staff of all gender identities and sexualities.  -  We hope you love this episode of Camp Code! If you do, please consider subscribing to the show, and leaving us a rating in yo ..read more

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

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 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, so listen in today to help prepare for the adventure ahead.  -  We hope you love this e ..read more

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 happens.  What can we do about it? Listen in to find out! - We hope you love this episode of ..read more

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 and setting boundaries. In this episode we dive in to help you to have tools (or enable YOU to be accountable) for teaching accountability. Episode Resources Fish Philosophy Alliance for Camp Health - We hope you love this episode of Camp Code ..read more

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 discussion about training middle management and unlock some more secrets to getting the best out of these dedicated and hard working folks.  - We hope you love this episode of Camp Code! If you do, please consider subscribing to the show, and leavi ..read more

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 management and unlock some more juicy secrets to getting the best out of these dedicated and hard working folks. - 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 ..read more