From Idea to 750 Campers: Eileen Price's Inspiring Experience with In the City Camps

Join the hosts of the Day Camp Pod from Go Camp Pro as they sit down with Eileen Price, the visionary behind In the City Camps in Atlanta, Georgia. Discover how Eileen's journey began with an idea for a day camp in downtown Atlanta and has grown to serve 750 campers daily. Learn about the unique aspects of In the City Camps, the focus on camper choice, and the integration of cultural values. Eileen shares her challenges, successes, and future plans for expanding the camp, making this episode a must-listen for anyone in the day camp industry. Plus, get insights into the strategies and community-building efforts that have propelled In the City Camps forward.

Highlights:

01:31 Meet Eileen Price
02:50 The Birth of Camp in the City
08:53 Camper Choice and Autonomy
12:16 Daily Camp Operations
18:43 Parental Involvement and Camper Independence
21:42 The Importance of Risk-Taking
24:41 Consolidating Camp Locations: Challenges and Decisions
27:26 Expanding Camp Models to New Cities
31:25 Navigating Nonprofit Status and Funding
38:01 Adapting to Post-Pandemic Realities
41:16 Integrating Cultural and Religious Values in Camp

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Your Hosts:

Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp
Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District
Eileen Price, CEO - In the City Camps

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