The CampHacker Podcast

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!We’ve come so far, and there’s so far to go. Let’s talk about where we go from here as we explore the world Beyond Camp!For the final episode of our first season of Beyond Camp we are diving into how the summer went, how we felt, and what it brought up for each of us. We are sharing with transparency and honesty, diving in and unpacking our emotions or discovering ways in making time for holding space for yourself and how you are feeling. We are here to dive into the tough stuff, so come and join us for this conversation. Tune in to this episode to hear about:Reflection on summer 2020 and our first season of Beyond CampOur usual end of summer traditions and how that changed this yearWhat’s been surprising about the end of this summer?What will our fall routines look like this year compared to next?What is something unexpected we have gained from a summer without camp? What’s next for Beyond Camp?Thanks for tuning in to this season of Beyond Camp! What should we talk about next season? Send our producer, Matt and email at matt@gocamp.pro-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.ca-What is Beyond Camp?Beyond Camp is a new summer Podcast brought to you by Go Camp Pro.Cassie Bloy and Rachel Kent are here to explore the intersection of camp and our lives. As much as people like to talk about camp and ‘the real world’ as two separate entities, camp professionals know that this simply isn’t true. Beyond Camp dives into how different aspects of our lives affect our camp experience, effectively bursting the camp bubble and welcoming all parts of our lives into the conversation.Go Camp Pro is excited to bring you this weekly podcast during the summer of 2020.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.proFree Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic: https://camp.mba/travisTake it once a month to see how all of your work is progressing.  Our free Resilient Camp Blueprint diagnostic is available at: https://camp.mba/travis

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!We know “growth mindset” so why are we so stuck on the idea that resilience is fixed? Dr. G is here to teach us how we, and the rest of the camp industry can be resilient amid such a trying time. You do NOT want to miss this interview!We are beyond grateful for this conversation with Dr. G. Join us as we are dive into how resilience has played a role in our experiences as camp professionals and through the pandemic. This episode is filled with truth bombs and many metaphors for working through the hard moments and digging into how we can support each other and move through our fear and growth zones.  Tune in to this episode to hear about:How has Dr. G and her family faired during the summer of 2020?What has she seen from her patience when it comes to their stresses and concerns throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic?Hear about how people who have resiliency have fared over the past few months vs. those that are discovering/building their resiliencySome advice from Dr. G about how to treat our colleagues in online and offline spaces.Tips from Dr. G on how we can build our own resiliency muscles over the next year.What recommendations does Dr. G have for camp pros who are struggling with job loss/change, loss of tradition and routine?Thanks to Dr. G for joining us on this episode! Who else should join us on Beyond Camp? Share in the comments!Dr. G’s Back to School 2020 Resilience GuideDr. G created a page on her site for any camp or youth program to sign up and get your own link to my resources. If you follow the two steps there, she will send you sample emails, newsletter pieces, social media posts to let your families know about what she has to offer. Any family that purchases through your camp's link generates 20% of the sale straight to your camp. Here's an outline of what some of the Back-to-school resources look like.Links & Other Bonus MaterialDr G’s resilience board gameEnjoy the new show?We’re grateful to those of you who shared their excitement for the show with us. If you enjoyed Beyond Camp, please pass it on to a Camp Director in your circle.Any feedback? Send Matt an email at matt@gocamp.proYour Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.caGuest:Dr. Deborah Gilboa, “Dr. G”, Resilience, Parenting & Youth Development Expert - www.askdoctorg.comFree Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic: https://camp.mba/travisTake it once a month to see how all of your work is progressing.  Our free Resilient Camp Blueprint diagnostic is available at: https://camp.mba/travis

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!The guts, smarts and mindset that it takes to pivot a traditional summer camp to a family retreat program. Welcome to the Podcast, Darby!We are so excited to be speaking with Darby Dame today on her pivot, personally and professionally, as her camp moved from Camp to Family Retreats. She speaks intentionally and with passion about her experiences this summer, from connecting with families, learning to cook, to spending time with loved ones. Sit with us, as we dive in and connect with Darby.Tune in to this episode to hear about:Darby’s journey into the Camp IndustryHow did Darby personally and professionally managed the uncertainty that came with her camp transitioning in this huge way?What were some of the biggest stresses for her, camp and her family during this time?How did Darby’s identity change as a result of this summer?What were some silver linings about this summer for Darby?Thanks to Darby for joining us on this episode! Who else should join us on Beyond Camp? Share in the comments!Links & Other Bonus MaterialBeyond Camp #1 - Who Am I Without Camp?Enjoy the new show?We’re grateful to those of you who shared their excitement for the show with us. If you enjoyed Beyond Camp, please pass it on to a Camp Director in your circle.Any feedback? Send Matt an email at matt@gocamp.proYour Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.caGuest:Darby Dame, Director of Communications and Marketing, High Rocks Camp for BoysFree Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic: https://camp.mba/travisTake it once a month to see how all of your work is progressing.  Our free Resilient Camp Blueprint diagnostic is available at: https://camp.mba/travis

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!A conversation around how to make the camp and recreation industries a more welcoming place for a wider range of people. In this special summer bonus episode, Travis is joined by Dr. Daniel Theriault to discuss racism, power and privilege in the recreation industry. Dr. Theriault and Travis dig into some of the work that’s needed to subvert these unhealthy systems within the rec and camp industry.It’s a great interview and we’re so grateful to Dr. Theriault for joining us.Some notes from this interview:Dr. Theriault proposes three things that all recreation professionals, camp professionals, and white people can do to start toWork to see power and privilege - the power systems that shape the way the world works (racism, classism, etc.).Take responsibility for our role in those systems.Take anti-racist actions.Drilling down into some specifics:Normalize the lack of comfort that will surely follow when we start to confront our involvement in systems power and privilegeRead what is painful - read and absorb information on the BIPOC history and experience so we are better equipped to serve our campers through that lens of understanding.Think about the media that we absorb and how BIPOC communities are represented in those shows and movies.Daniel and Travis come to some for the Summer Camp Industry as a whole:Be careful about the language we use and the messages it sense. For example, how might “Color War” be perceived in light of the racial conflict that has existed in communities over the last 200+ years.Look at policy - Who do we value? Who do we hire? Why do we hire them?Educate ourselves and others on the history of the land our camp is on and who occupied the land not just before the camp, but before settlement.Increasing representation of diverse staff at your camp. This can help your camp start to truly look like a camp where BIPOC campers can see themselves.First steps here include ensuring our pre-camp training includes topics of power, privilege and the contexts of racism.Building relationships of trust with community organizations, HBCUs and other places where you may look to hire BIPOC folks.Remember, these are bullet-points, not check-boxes. Undoing the systems of racism, power and privilege is going to be lifelong work.Thank you to those Camp Pros who are committed to continuing to do this continued work.Links from this episodeDr. Theriault’s article: Vulnerable Teaching in Leisure StudiesYour Hosts:Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - CampHacker.TV, Founder at Go Camp ProDr. Daniel Theriault, Assistant Professor of Recreation Management at Appalachian State University - theriaultds@appstate.eduRate and Review the CampHacker Show(Thank you!)Free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic: https://camp.mba/travisTake it once a month to see how all of your work is progressing.  Our free Resilient Camp Blueprint diagnostic is available at: https://camp.mba/travis

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!During a pandemic, it takes guts to even go and get take-out, imagine what it would take to start your own virtual camp! Imagine no more! Eva Peringer share’s her journey with us here on Beyond Camp.Today we are speaking with Eva Peringer who has pivoted this summer to founding her own virtual theatre and arts youth program. Her view of the pandemic focuses on gratitude and adjusting our perspective. This is a new and exciting view that we dive deep into on this episode. She took the opportunity to recognize her power and choose what she wanted to do with it during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in to this episode to hear about:Eva’s journey through the Camp IndustryHow did Eva personally and professionally manage the uncertainty that came with starting her own camp in the midst of the COIVD-19 pandemic?What were some of the biggest stresses for her, camp and her family during this time?What kinds of things were unexpected about what it’s like to start a camp from scratch?What were some of the hidden silver linings and joys that came from this experience?Thanks to Eva for joining us on this episode! Who else should join us on Beyond Camp? Share in the comments!Links & Other Bonus MaterialThe sleep challenge channel in the COVID-19 + Camp Slack groupEnjoy the new show?We’re grateful to those of you who shared their excitement for the show with us. If you enjoyed Beyond Camp, please pass it on to a Camp Director in your circle.Any feedback? Send Matt an email at matt@gocamp.proYour Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.caGuest:Eva Peringer, Co-Founder, Youth Theatre OnlineFree Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic: https://camp.mba/travisTake it once a month to see how all of your work is progressing.  Our free Resilient Camp Blueprint diagnostic is available at: https://camp.mba/travis

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!What did it take to run in-person programming this year? Where did the guts, confidence and motivation come from? Jalisa Danhof will tell you.This episode, we are excited to share a conversation with Jalisa Danhof, who took on the challenge of running in-person overnight camp during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Through her creative and innovative style, she lead her team to beat the odds and flourish. Even though there were challenges and pieces of the puzzle that were beyond her control, Jalisa and her team overcame them each day with success and pride. Jalisa thrives on confrontation and challenge: “I chew them up like a dragon and spit them out stronger and more resilient than ever before.” yeah - that’s right!You won’t want to miss this conversation! Tune in to this episode to hear about:How Jalisa came to her full-time role at Camp NewaygoHow did Jalisa personally and professionally manage the uncertainty that came with the pandemic looming?What were some of the biggest stresses for her, camp and her family during this time?What changed in her role and her approach to her job due to this different summer?What are some of the things that Jalisa is grateful for after the summer of 2020? What will she take away from it?Thanks to Jalisa for joining us on this episode! Who else should join us on Beyond Camp? Share in the comments!Links & Other Bonus MaterialVideo: Simon Sinek - How Great Leaders Inspire Action (Start With Why)Jalisa’s Recharge Pick - The Office Ladies PodcastEnjoy the new show?We’re grateful to those of you who shared their excitement for the show with us. If you enjoyed Beyond Camp, please pass it on to a Camp Director in your circle.Any feedback? Send Matt an email at matt@gocamp.proYour Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.caGuest:Jalisa Danhof, Director, Camp NewaygoWhat is Beyond Camp?Beyond Camp is a new summer Podcast brought to you by Go Camp Pro.Cassie Bloy and Rachel Kent are here to explore the intersection of camp and our lives. As much as people like to talk about camp and ‘the real world’ as two separate entities, camp professionals know that this simply isn’t true. Beyond Camp dives into how different aspects of our lives affect our camp experience, effectively bursting the camp bubble and welcoming all parts of our lives into the conversation.Go Camp Pro is excited to bring you this weekly podcast during the summer of 2020.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.proFree Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic: https://camp.mba/travisTake it once a month to see how all of your work is progressing.  Our free Resilient Camp Blueprint diagnostic is available at: https://camp.mba/travis

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!What’s the opposite, but still unhelpful version of a “Debbie Downer”?…A “Chipper Charlie”? Whatever it is, there’s a time and a place when that overly positive personality is not appropriate. Let’s dig into “Toxic Positivity”Do you ever find yourself thinking or saying “nothing can go right today”. Have you had some say “Just look on the bright side” or “think positive.” in response? When someone shares the sentiment of simply “remaining positive” through something as hard as a global pandemic, they may not realize the effect they are having on others. Do you find you struggle to share your emotions and put on your mask when having conversations with enthusiastically positive personalities? Beyond Camp is ready to dig into toxic positivity and how we can navigate the use of healthy positivity with those that surround us. Tune in to this episode to hear about:What is toxic positivity and where does it show up in and out of camp?What effect does it have on people who are genuinely struggling?How to handle a situation where someone is displaying some toxic positivity? How to have that hard conversation.How does toxic positivity get in the way of an empathetic response to hardship?What does positive and healthy self-talk look like during a crisis as big as this one?How do we help our staff understand toxic positivity in a way that encourages resilience, but doesn’t shame the naturally positive person, Have you had an experience with toxic positivity? Tell us about it in the comments!-Links & Other Bonus MaterialVideo: Brené Brown on EmpathyArticle: Positive Self-TalkHBR: Make a To-Don’t List-Enjoy the new show?We’re grateful to those of you who shared their excitement for the show with us. If you enjoyed Beyond Camp, please pass it on to a Camp Director in your circle.Any feedback? Send Matt an email at matt@gocamp.pro-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.ca-What is Beyond Camp?Beyond Camp is a new summer Podcast brought to you by Go Camp Pro.Cassie Bloy and Rachel Kent are here to explore the intersection of camp and our lives. As much as people like to talk about camp and ‘the real world’ as two separate entities, camp professionals know that this simply isn’t true. Beyond Camp dives into how different aspects of our lives affect our camp experience, effectively bursting the camp bubble and welcoming all parts of our lives into the conversation.Go Camp Pro is excited to bring you this weekly podcast during the summer of 2020.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.proFree Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic: https://camp.mba/travisTake it once a month to see how all of your work is progressing.  Our free Resilient Camp Blueprint diagnostic is available at: https://camp.mba/travis

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Full show notes at http://gocamp.pro/beyondcampDo you have the guts to tear it all down and start building the life that you want? It’s not easy, but take it from Ruby Compton, it’s possible!With so many of our lives in turmoil right now in one way or another, some can see it as the perfect time to rebuild. The desire to do this can either come from a sense of “well, it’s already in shambles anyway” or, from a lens of “this is something that I can actually control amidst the chaos”.Either way, it’s a brave decision to start aligning yourself with a new/different purpose. Hats off to you for even contemplating it.So, what does it take to make the leap? How do you know it’s time? What will it actually be like?Who better to answer these questions than someone who has, and is living that transformation? That’s why we called in the creme de la creme, the queen of the raft, Go Camp Pro Podcaster extraordinaire - Ruby Compton!  We dive into this topic with Ruby as she shares with us how she’s building her business and career around her life - instead of the other way around. Join us as we discuss finding the courage to take a different path and how she stays true to herself and her values. Whether you’re planning on starting your own business or just want to explore the path less travelled, we are certain there’s something in this conversation for you. Tune in to this episode to hear about:Ruby’s camp “origin story”How Ruby moved into and out of full-time directing and camp workHow growth needs to be a continuous part of our life’s work, no matter the role we are inFinding a way to consistently check-in to see if the work is matching your valuesDeveloping a healthier relationship with work-life balanceMuch, much more!Who is another guest we should have on Beyond Camp? Let us know in the comments!-Enjoy the new show?We’re grateful to those of you who shared their excitement for the show with us. If you enjoyed Beyond Camp, please pass it on to a Camp Director in your circle.Any feedback? Send Matt an email at matt@gocamp.pro-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.caRuby Compton, Chief Exploration Officer - Ruby Outdoors-What is Beyond Camp?Beyond Camp is a new summer Podcast brought to you by Go Camp Pro.Cassie Bloy and Rachel Kent are here to explore the intersection of camp and our lives. As much as people like to talk about camp and ‘the real world’ as two separate entities, camp professionals know that this simply isn’t true. Beyond Camp dives into how different aspects of our lives affect our camp experience, effectively bursting the camp bubble and welcoming all parts of our lives into the conversation.Go Camp Pro is excited to bring you this weekly podcast during the summer of 2020.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producFree Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic: https://camp.mba/travisTake it once a month to see how all of your work is progressing.  Our free Resilient Camp Blueprint diagnostic is available at: https://camp.mba/travis

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!What connects you to your “True-North”? When the world feels like it’s been flipped upside down, where can we turn to sort itself out? Let’s get oriented to the new normal together here on Beyond Camp. Things are changing at a dizzying pace and it can be hard to orient ourselves. Daily we are pulled in new directions, by the news, social media, our peers, friends and family. So come, grab your compass and dig into this conversation as we discuss how to find our bearings, what grounds us and how we are charting our path forwards. Join hosts Rachel and Cassie as they share some strategies, boundaries, routines and introspective practices to help you find your way through the foggy landscape that is Summer 2020. Tune in to this episode to hear about:Strategies and advice on cautious media, news and social media consumptionEstablishing routines to establish a sense of normalcy in your day and weekLeaning into your values and traits to help you discover and use what you are truly gifted atSurrounding yourself with the right community to support you through the twists and turnsLooking into bettering yourself and your skillset through education and professional development opportunitiesMuch, much more!What is something your compass points to? Let us know in the comments!-Links & Other Bonus MaterialCOVID-19 Visual FactsBook: Atomic HabitsGallups’s Clifton StrengthsHBR: Reinventing Your CareerSubscribe to the HBR email digest here-Enjoy the new show?We’re grateful to those of you who shared their excitement for the show with us. If you enjoyed Beyond Camp, please pass it on to a Camp Director in your circle.Any feedback? Send Matt an email at matt@gocamp.pro-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.caFree Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic: https://camp.mba/travisTake it once a month to see how all of your work is progressing.  Our free Resilient Camp Blueprint diagnostic is available at: https://camp.mba/travis

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Whether you’re a coaster-nut or not, this was NOT the ride we thought it would be. Grab your barf-bag and let’s dig into this episode of Beyond CampAnyone else feel like they are strapped into a roller coaster they didn’t sign up for and can’t get off of? You’re not alone. Join us today as we talk about the highs and lows of the last few months. We talk boundaries, supporting ourselves and those who turn to us during challenging times. We are here to remind you that it’s okay to feel those feelings, to talk about them and to be kind to yourself. As camp pros, we give this advice to others all the time and often fail to take it ourselves. We are here to be that camp director for you, to remind yourself that it’s okay to feel a bit out of control, to not know what’s going on and to sometimes feel like you’ve just been flipped upside down. Tune in to this episode to hear about:Validation of the emotions you may be feeling - it’s okay to not be okayRecognizing your emotions - naming them and claiming themSome ways to cope during the peaks and valleys of emotionsMoving past the guilty feelings of enjoying a summer without campWorking through the varying stages of grief that comes with this timeHow to set boundaries for when others want to offer you supportHow are you managing the emotional roller coaster? Let us know in the comments!-Links & Other Bonus Material found at gocamp.pro/beyondcamp-Enjoy the new show?We’re grateful to those of you who shared their excitement for the show with us. If you enjoyed Beyond Camp, please pass it on to a Camp Director in your circle.Any feedback? Send Matt an email at matt@gocamp.pro-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.caFree Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic: https://camp.mba/travisTake it once a month to see how all of your work is progressing.  Our free Resilient Camp Blueprint diagnostic is available at: https://camp.mba/travis