Find full links and show notes at: Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/future-proofing What are you doing to be intentional about AI, Climate Change and all the other things changing around our industry? Join Travis Allison, camp industry veteran and Co-Owner of Go Camp Pro, as he explores the future of camping in this exciting episode. He dives deep into how AI will revolutionize camp operations and experiences, as well as the challenges posed by climate change.  This episode is filled with practical marketing strategies and insights into the future of the cam ..read more

Find full links and show notes at: Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/succession-2024 Let’s Thoughtfully Plan for the Future of Our Camps! We are thrilled to kick off this season of the Camp Owners Podcast with Steve and Susie Baskin from Camp Champions! Like everything they do, Steve and Susie have an extremely intentional approach to thinking about succession and what that means not only for them as Camp Owners, but as family members as well! Welcome back to another season! We’re glad to have you here. What Inspires You?  Things that inspire our hosts and gu ..read more

Let’s Train for Summer Fun! Today we are talking staff training and what our guest thinks staff need to learn this summer to be successful at your camp.  We are happy to have Scott Arizala as resident expert and guest for today. - Thanks for listening! Do you read the show notes? Let us know - click the following link to receive 10% off a lifetime subscription of Go Camp Pro's 5-Minute Fridays. (psst. Even if you don't buy anything, clicking this link will still help!) (click here - https://bit.ly/pod-notes-discount) - What Inspires You?  Things that inspire our hosts and guests to b ..read more

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/kitchen-staff-and-the-culinary-experience Cooking in the Kitchen? Who knew it could be this fun! If you’ve been following the Camp Robindel social media over the past year you might have noticed a new trend in how they feature their kitchen staff and highlight their culinary experience.  We were curious to hear more about their motivation to do this and what they’ve learned in the process that other camp owners and directors can learn from.   We are happy to have Jolly Corley with Camp Robindel as our guest for today.&n ..read more

Find full show notes and links at:  https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/belonging-for-trans-youth Camp is for Anyone and Everyone. Period. Today we are talking about how we can move from creating a place of “inclusion” at our summer camps to a place of “belonging” for trans youth campers.  We are happy to have Chris Rehs-Dupin from Transplaining as our guest for today.  - Thanks for listening! Do you read the show notes? Let us know - click the following link to receive 10% off a lifetime subscription of Go Camp Pro's 5-Minute Fridays. (psst. Even if you don't buy anything, clickin ..read more

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/we-bought-a-camp It’s Time to Buy in and Invest in the Next Generation of Camping! Today we are talking to experienced camp pros who partnered up to buy a well-established overnight camp. We are lucky to have Tia Wintre and Elijah Geller from Camp Wahanowin join us to discuss their camp journey, their process for purchase and transition to their new roles at their camp and for them to share any tips they have for anyone looking to buy a camp and take the plunge into camp ownership.  - Thanks for listening! Do you read the sh ..read more

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/vibe-check-2023 Can you call it post-pandemic yet? Wherever we are, it’s the perfect time to check in before we move forward. We are happy to welcome Andy Pritikin, Owner and Director of Liberty Lake Day Camp and host of The Day Camp Pod with Go Camp Pro to share his perspective on where we are in the camp industry and where we need to go from here to have a successful 2023 and beyond! - What Inspires You?  Things that inspire our hosts and guests to be the best Camp Owners they can be. Howie: Book “How to Begin”: idea of ..read more

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/staff-progression-staff-retention Staff Progression = Staff Retention Staffing, staffing staffing.  It’s the topic of conversation in the camp profession right now, especially for camp owners: retention, salaries, recruitment, flexibility… it’s a multi faceted issue and one of the biggest pieces is how do we entice our staff to return each year.  Especially if we are struggling to compete with the current wages offered to young people for other summer job opportunities.  While we can all argue with passion the value ..read more

Staff come from all around, even WORLDWIDE! It appears that a major topic at conferences and small circles of camp owners is the state of staffing. Today we are exploring the role international staffing is playing in the camp landscape, how to make it successful and the things that Camp Owners should be thinking about to either start pursuing this avenue of staffing or to fine tune and improve on what you are already doing. We are happy to have Bethany Wright, a long time senior camp leader and someone who has made it part of her mission to encourage international staff to embrace summer camp ..read more

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/understanding-gen-z-2022 It’s a new generation of staff at camp and we need to GET. IT. RIGHT! As we all navigate staffing this summer, understanding our workforce has never been more important. The impact of the pandemic on Gen-Z has resulted in the need to better connect, support and adapt to the needs of this important age group.  We are excited to have Adam Baranker, the Assistant Director of Jeff Lake Day Camp in Sussex County New Jersey to talk about this important topic and to share his insight. Listen in as we discuss ..read more