CampHacker Podcast – CampHacker

In-depth discussion for full-time, year-round summer camp directors and leaders. Featuring discussions about marketing, staff training, hiring and working with camp parents (and much more!)

Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/podcast/2021/03/camp-director-career

This episode is a loving punch in the gut.

As we’ve said before, it’s our job as camp directors to think about the big things.

And sometimes, those big things aren’t popular, or happy-go-lucky things, but that doesn’t make them any less important!

Our podcast is no different. Back in April 2020, we broached the topic of “What if camp doesn’t run in 2020?”

We can’t hide away from the hard things & this is a hard thing.

As the COVID-19 pandemic rocks our industry for likely 2 (or more?) summers, will it be viable to be a full-time camp director?

Join Chris, Gabz, Travis and Joe as they wade into these gross waters.

It’s not all bad – trust us!

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What do you think the camp industry will look like in 5 years? Let us know in the comments!

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Tool of the Week – Make Yourself a Better Camp Director

Travis: Libro.fm:audiobooks that support local, independent bookstores.

Joe: TechSoup – https://www.techsoup.global/ (Aug 2011 last time) & Happy sock Twitter @yoyojoer

Gabz: Fabulous – Daily Self Care App

Chris: Humans by Brandon Stanton https://www.allbookstores.com/Humans-Stanton-Brandon/9781250114297

Your Hosts:

– Chris Hudson, Camp Director – Camp Highlight
– Gabrielle Raill, Camp Director -Camp Ouareau
– Travis Allison, SummerCamp Consultant – Go Camp Pro
– Joe Richards, Executive Director – Pearce Williams

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