The Staffing Puzzle: Day Camp Experts Share Trends and Tips

In this episode of The Day Camp Pod from Go Camp Pro, host Andy Pritikin and co-host Sam Thompson, alongside Dan Weir, Jack Schott, and Justin Pritikin, dive into the critical topic of staffing for day camps. They explore challenges, share survey data from Dan’s Summer Staffing Analysis Survey, uncover trends, and offer actionable solutions to help you succeed in recruiting and retaining camp staff. Plus, learn about the importance of an effective onboarding process and how the right strategies can make a significant difference. Whether you're facing staffing issues or looking for new ideas, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

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Survey & Webinar:

Take part in the Summer Staffing Analysis Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/staffingsummer2025

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Your Hosts:

Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp
Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District
Dan Weir, Sr. Consultant - immersive1st - Day Camp Community
Justin Pritikin, Director of Staff - Everwood Day Camp
Jack Schott, Co-Founder - The Summer Camp Society

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Sponsors:

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:

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