The CampHacker Podcast

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!We all know that volunteers really are the life-blood of our organizations. If you have a good list of volunteers with a variety of skills, and a good list of tasks for them, then you will undoubtedly have a program that is always looking spiffy and have some awesome, hand-made stuff. CampHackers Travis, Joe and returning guest David Gill from Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center get together in this episode of the podcast to share some strategies, tips and best practices when it comes to the culture of volunteerism at camp.        

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!As seasoned camping professionals, you know how to greet your camp families well. You always know their name, greet them with a firm handshake and know how to make good, intentional conversation. But what happens on opening day when you too occupied with running camp to meet and talk with every-single parent on site? On this episode of the CampHacker Podcast, Chantal "Match" Jackson joins Travis, Joe and Gab to talk about teaching everyone at your camp to make a great first impression on parents.        

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Video marketing doesn't have to be something that drains both your fiscal and time budget. Using your camp's message along with some great tips from the CampHackers, this podcast will lay the foundations for you to start using video to show the world what your camp is really about.        

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!This episode, CampHackers Gab, Joe and Dan get together to share not only some awesome ideas that can be included in your campfires, but how the philosophy of your campfires can, and should, reflect the culture of your camp         

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!CampHackers Dan, Gab and Travis get together to share some of the best dining room practices in the summer camp industry.        

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!We all know that working at summer camp is an incredibly stressful job. There never seems to be a break anymore! In this week's CampHacker podcast, we talk through ways that we can cope with the increasing demands of the most important job we'll ever have.        

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!On the podcast this week, CampHackers Travis, Gab and Joe discuss Camp Culture. The CampHackers explore how a camp’s core values are realized through the culture that your camp emits.        

Find out how camp professionals can expand their education and make connections outside of the camping field. Learn about the importance of networking and forming relationships with other professionals for continuous growth. Discover the lack of clear benchmarks and standards in the camping industry and the need for specialized training. Also, find out how a monitor arm can improve work environment and personal health for camp directors.

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!This week on the podcast CampHackers Travis, Beth, Dan and Joe get together about why Summer Camps are incredible collaborators and how they can be even better.        

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!This show. THIS is the moment that CampHacker was created for. We had the best discussion today. Joe had the awesome idea to talk about what it would be like to start a camp from scratch. If you weren't burdened by tradition (and a property) what would you do differently?