Is Summer Camp the Right Profession for Someone with ADHD?

"I thought it was just me." This is the sentiment shared by many camp professionals with ADHD. On this episode of Camp Hacker, Travis, Kelie, and Shauna open up about their personal experiences with ADHD, sharing the struggles, the "aha" moments, and the unique strengths that come with neurodiversity. They discuss the challenges of masking, the importance of self-advocacy, and the power of finding community. Tune in for an honest and relatable conversation about ADHD and camp leadership. This is part one of a two-part series; hear more on Scamp Life: The Other Side.

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Tool of the Week - Make Yourself a Better Camp Director

Kelie - Factile (Jeopardy Maker) https://www.playfactile.com/
Shauna - Goblin Tools - https://goblin.tools/
Travis - The Way of Play - Dr. Tina Payne Bryson - https://www.tinabryson.com/the-way-of-play

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Your Hosts

Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro
Kelie Cook, Camp Director, Pine Ridge Day Camp
Shauna Guglielmo, Camp Programs Coordinator - Lincoln Park Zoo
Check out Kelie and Shauna’s Podcast - Scamp Life - The Other Side

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