What It's Like To Be... A Summer Camp Director
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Aug 13, 2024 Eric Sasson, a summer camp director, shares his adventures in creating transformative experiences for kids in the woods. He discusses the bittersweet emotions on the last night of camp and explores the bond formed between counselors, often witnessing unexpected romances. Listeners will learn about the challenges of camp logistics and the joy of fostering a nurturing environment where children can express themselves freely. Eric also reflects on the unique rituals like the final campfire, showcasing the deep impact summer camp has on both kids and their families.
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Specialized Overnight Camp In Vermont
- Eric Sasson runs Camp Aquila, an overnight camp in Vermont serving kids on the autism spectrum and quirky, undiagnosed kids who need social coaching.
- The camp hosts about 120 campers per session and roughly 110 staff, many of whom live on-site for the whole summer.
Year-Round Job, Seasonally Different Work
- Being a camp director is year-round work mixing office planning with an intense seasonal operational role.
- The summer role is like running a small town with totally different daily demands than the off-season office months.
Camp Director As Mayor
- Eric describes his summer job as being the mayor of a small city, responsible for infrastructure, people, and programming.
- That role requires both technical systems oversight and deep interpersonal skills every day.