The CampHacker Podcast

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.        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!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.        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

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.        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!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?        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!Our Best Summer Camp Marketing TipsPodcast: Subscribe in iTunes | Stitcher App             Podcast: Subscribe in iTunes | Stitcher App Want to get your fall rolling with fast, effective marketing tips?  This is the show for you!Gab and I had a chance to do one of our favourite kind of shows - rapid-fire, back-and-forth answers to questions directly from you, the audience.Since it's the first show of the fall season people are telling us that they are super-focussed on setting their camp up for a good season of marketing.  They're also saying that marketing camp has become very overwhelming.   In this show Gab and I answer your questions.WAIT!  What happened to #71?   It's coming! It was a bit non-traditional so our process is goofed. Listen for it soon.Tool of the Week – Make Yourself a Better Camp DirectorTravis - NeuYear calendarsGab - Long days at camp? Keep your iPhone charged BoostcaseYour Hosts: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!On today's show we talked about ways to make sure you have a great Staff Training Week. Each of us shared 3 or 4 of our best ideas - the things that we know will have an impact on how your camp runs this summer.        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!Giving camp parents an experience that they will remember and recommend to their friends is one of the most important aspects of our job. There are many opportunities to give them a “WOW”. I know I say each of the podcasts was awesome… because it’s true! This one is no different. Listen in to hear Marc Cooper (Camp Tamarack director) blow our minds with some projects from Fiverr!        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!Getting one summer’s staff ready for the next summer is a job that takes about a year and a half. As we begin a new camp season we should already be looking at who we should get ready to take on more responsibility the following summer. In this show (welcome back frequent co-host Paul Sheridan!) we take apart the job of getting people ready to move up.         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!In our last Family Camp episode we talked about some of the big reasons why a Family Camp session (or 3!) would help your summer camp. On this episode we shared some great ideas of how camps can promote the program.        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