The CampHacker Podcast

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!A special, timely interlude from our friends at the Day Camp Pod:Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/ppp-era-acaTimely info for American Camps - Jan/Feb 2021For many camps and small businesses in the United States, the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program was a lifesaver- enabling us to keep our best people employed which we navigated the uncharted waters of the covid-19 pandemic. Starting January 13, the second round of PPP has been made available to qualifying businesses, as well as other resources like the Employer Retention Credit. While most of us may be good at running a summer camp, this other stuff is both supremely important and pretty darn confusing- which is why we have called for an EMERGENCY Podcast with ACA National Chair Scott Brody and the great Steve Baskin - so that we can better grasp the options that can ensure our financial solvency as we enter the 2021 camp season.Tune in to hear about:What we need to know about the PPP situationThe issues of timing, and filing for forgivenessWhat’s coming down the pike.Do you have a suggestion for a future show? Let us know by email: daycampquestions@gocamp.pro-Important Links:Andrew Ziv’s thorough explanation of ERC & PPP - https://andrewziv.substack.com/p/breaking-down-the-employer-retentionSBA / PPP - https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-programIRS / ERC - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/faqs-employee-retention-credit-under-the-cares-act-YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampGUESTS:Scott Brody, Owner & Director - Camps Kenwood & EvergreenSteve Baskin, Executive Director - Camp Champions, Camp Pinnacle, Partner - Everwood Day Camp-SPONSORS:Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:AM Skier Insurance    http://www.amskier.com/Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS)   https://crs4rec.com/-Please review and subscribe!If you’ve gotten even one good thing from the Day Camp Pod, we would be so grateful if you left us a review and subscribed to this show in your favourite Podcast app.It’s so easy! Just click here: https://ratethispodcast.com/dcp  Thanks, Camp Pro!

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/podcast/2021/01/approachabilityThere’s an incredible power dynamic at play when it comes to you and the rest of the staff, here’s how to address that head-on, with approachability!If your staff haven’t told you that you’re intimidating, then they just haven’t told you YET.Gabz, Joe and Travis are here to share their best practices when it comes to toeing the line of approachability without being too attached or going the other direction and micro-managing.How do you show approachability with your team? Let us know in the comments!-Tool of the Week – Make Yourself a Better Camp DirectorTravis: Monster Feelings - Laura Tyson & Michael Smith (Eyes book)  Gabz: Hero 911Joe: 50 bits of wisdom from someone who just turned 50 years old [that might surprise you…?]-Your Hosts:Chris Hudson, Camp Director - Camp HighlightGabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp OuareauTravis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp ProJoe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/podcast/2021/01/dont-be-that-bossYou all know what kind of boss we’re talking about.Marcus Buckingham says it best - “People leave managers, not companies”.Do you want to keep your best staff members?Do you want to have a strong culture built on trust and empathy?Do you want your camp to truly feel like a community?Then for all the bosses, managers and supervisors. Be better.Chris, Gabz and Joe are here to break down what makes a boss the type of boss that staff will work through adversity (like COVID-19!) or the ones staff will leave in the dust.(Without using names) what was something a boss did that made them that boss for you? Let us know in the comments!-Tool of the Week – Make Yourself a Better Camp DirectorChris: Circadian Optics - Light TherapyGabz: Get yourself a therapist - especially in the summer. If Gabz can make time for it, so can you.Joe: 5 Gallon Bucket of Possibilities - Fill a bucket with things that would entertain kids and always have it on you. Plus, you always have a seat!-Your Hosts:Chris Hudson, Camp Director - Camp HighlightGabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp OuareauTravis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp ProJoe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams-Rate and Review the CampHacker Show(Thank you!)-Thanks to our sponsor!The American Camp Association - New York & New Jersey

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!It’s our annual “Tool of the Week” show! All tools, all the time!There are too many links to cram into these show-notes, so find them all at https://camphacker.tv/podcast/2020/12/all-tools-2020New Tools Used In the last 4 monthsTravis: 3D Printed Mask BracketRocketBook Orbit (and Cloud Cards)Joe: Orient Your Screens To Be On Top of One AnotherFastcap Measuring Tape - Metric / ImperialChris: Padlet.com - online bulletin boardGabz:Apple PencilPhone AppsChrisChwazi App - Determine Who Goes First - Apple / GoogleGood News Network App - Apple / GoogleDNDify - Epic RPG Music - GoogleJoePocketFeedlySketchbook AutodeskTravisNanoTeleprompter - Google / Apple Other VersionAnyListYac - transcribed voice messages for your team. Works on SlackWebinarsGabzEmbodied Anti-RacismThe Fundraising LabGo Camp Pro’s 5-Minute FridaysComputer AppsJoeGoogle for Work Suite - It just keeps getting betterVideo Studio Pro Ultimate - Full Video Editor for $99Framer - Prototype Phone AppsChrisSnip & Sketch in Windows Windows Key + Shift + SOn Mac it’s cmd+shift+4AudacityPDANet for AndroidTravisCommand E - Universal Shortcut ToolStack BrowserNotion - Great note-taking interfaceGabz Bonus Items:Pocket CounsellorChalk Markers - Put Plexiglass in front of chalkboardsJunior Sized Football - A personal football that is special and to be thrown around by staffBooksJoeArt Matters - Neil GaimanChrisHow to Be an Anti-Racist - Ibram X. Kendi - Buy it from a black-owned bookstore, please!GabzWhite Fragility - Why It’s so Hard for White People to Talk About Racism - Robin DiAngeloTravisThe City We Became - N.K. JemisinBonus ItemsChris Toilet Paper roll chord organization systemJoePick Punch - Variety of SizesTravisWindow Scrolling Keyboard Shortcuts - cmd+tab on mac or alt+tab on windowsGabzWhite Christmas/Fairy Lights for you to own so they have as a back-up-Your Hosts:Chris Hudson, Camp Director - Camp HighlightGabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp OuareauTravis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp ProJoe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams-Rate and Review the CampHacker Show-(Thank you!)-Thanks to our sponsor!The American Camp Association - New York & New Jersey

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find more at: https://camphacker.tv/podcast/2020/12/top-10-maintenance-skillsBecause you wear many hats as a Camp Pro - and one of them is often a hard-hat!As a Camp Pro, there will be a time when either you won’t have a maintenance team, or there will be too many things that need to be fixed.When that time comes, you can either pay for someone to come in OR roll up your sleeves and get to work.That being said, most Camp Pros don’t get into the industry with a background in maintenance. And while we’re not suggesting you take time off to do a bunch of apprenticeships, some basic maintenance will definitely go a long way!Gabz, Chris, Joe and Travis huddle up to bring you their most useful maintenance skills that will both save you money and leave you with that sense of satisfaction that comes from fixing something yourself.What is your most used maintenance skill at camp? Let us know in the comments!-Tool of the Week – Make Yourself a Better Camp DirectorTravis: Franz AppChris:  Native Land app and websiteGabz: Chainsaw Joe: Picquic Screwdriver - “If Chuck Norris was a screwdriver, he would be a Picquic.”-Your Hosts:Chris Hudson, Camp Director - Camp HighlightGabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp OuareauTravis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp ProJoe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams-Rate and Review the CampHacker Show(Thank you!)-Thanks to our sponsor!The American Camp Association - New York & New Jersey

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find more at: https://camphacker.tv/podcast/2020/11/mentoring-the-next-genThe future of the camp industry rests on the shoulders of our current leadership staff. How do we help them take the plunge into full-time camping? Every year you come back to camp, it becomes less and less about yourself.We always need to be looking forward. No matter how challenging times are, the camp industry will recover and is going to need new leadership.How can we give the future generation of camp pros the best leg-up as they shape and leave their stamp on the industry?What is one piece of advice you’d give to the next generation of camp pros? Let us know in the comments!-Tool of the Week – Make Yourself a Better Camp DirectorTravis:  Blank Playing Cards - Matte Finish + Blank DiceChris:  Canva.comGabz: MiroJoe: https://www.goggles4u.com/ - online prescription eyeglasses - CHEAP-Your Hosts:Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp ProChris Hudson, Camp Director - Camp HighlightGabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp OuareauJoe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams-Rate and Review the CampHacker Show-Thanks to our sponsor!The American Camp Association - New York & New Jersey

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/blog/women-of-gcp-podcastWhat do you call it when you gather a bunch of female camp and podcasting pros in a room? You call it AWESOME.In today’s special crossover episode, Beth Allison from Camp Code hosts a conversation with several of the women who podcast with Go Camp Pro. Today’s episode features Rachel Kent and Cassie Bloy from Beyond Camp, Sam Thompson from the Day Camp Pod, Kelly Schuna from The Camp Owner’s Podcast, and Ruby Compton from Camp Code and Gabrielle Raill from CampHacker and Camp Code. Listen in as these women discuss their mentors who inspired them in the industry, challenges women face working at camp and advice for new camp pros. Interestingly, all of these women have also attended the Women in Camp Summit in previous years. During the episode, they discuss some of their biggest takeaways from the event as well as what they are most looking forward to for this year’s Live Virtual Summit taking place December 2-3. Find out more about the Women in Camp Summit Live Virtual event at https://www.womenincampsummit.com.Gabrielle announced this year’s Summit will also feature the first of the “Becoming Allies” series with an event titled “Becoming Allies: Supporting Women in Camp” on December 4. Folks who want to participate in the Allies event can register through this link: https://acai.wildapricot.org/event-4051965-The Women in Camp Summit needs your support! The planning team for the Summit has set a $7,500 fundraising goal to offer scholarships to attendees and off-set the costs of hosting this unique professional development event. Every dollar counts. Donate today and donate again on the Day of Giving for the Women in Camp Summit on November 24. Donate here: https://acai.wildapricot.org/allies/-Love this episode?Find more Podcast goodness at gocamp.pro/podcast. Also, if you want to support the work that we do, please consider subscribing to the shows, and leaving us a rating in your favourite Podcast app.-On This Episode:Beth Allison, Camp Consultant and Co-Owner - Go Camp ProGabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp OuareauRuby Compton, Chief Exploration Officer - Ruby OutdoorsSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictKelly Schuna - Owner - Hidden Pines RanchCassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/podcast/2020/11/other-sources-of-revenueCamp people are creative people and this year, more than ever, we need to extend that creativity into revenue generation.Haven’t we talking about this before? Yes! Twice! AND - Can you ever have enough ideas for drumming up some new revenue?Join Gabz, Chris, Travis and Joe as they unpack a TON of new ideas to generate some more money to help your camp whether the financial lows of 2020-2021.What are some of the successes you’ve had with creative revenue generation? Let us know in the comments!-Past Episodes on This TopicOther Sources of Income - with Jalisa Danhof - CampHacker #123New Sources of Revenue for Summer Camps - CampHacker #6 -Tool of the Week – Make Yourself a Better Camp DirectorTravis:  Body Back Buddy Classic - Back MassagerChris:  Casio F91W-1 Classic Resin Strap Digital Sport WatchGabz: Wax CardboardJoe: The Laws of Simplicity - John Maeda-Your Hosts:Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp ProChris Hudson, Camp Director - Camp HighlightGabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp OuareauJoe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams-Rate and Review the CampHacker Show-Thanks to our sponsor!The American Camp Association - New York & New Jersey

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find more at http://www.camphacker.tv/podcast/2020/10/running-camp-with-lessSummer 2021 will probably not be a summer of abundance. Here’s how to be ready to do just as much (or more) with less at your camp this summer.  This will be a summer that will unify camps that are used to having lots and those who are making it work with less.As we gear up and mask up for the summer of 2021, our program budgets will quickly turn into hand-sanitizer budgets and the creative problem-solving abilities that we’ve been fostering will definitely be put to the test.Don’t fret though, the CampHacker team has your back. All of our team, Gabz, Chris, Joe and Travis have had lots of experience in the non-profit camp world and are ready to share their frugally magic camp tips.We think this episode talking about having a little gives you a LOT of great ideas.What are your best tips for doing camp with more scarce resources? Let us know in the comments!-Bonus Linkhttp://www.thegameofvillage.com-Tool of the Week – Make Yourself a Better Camp DirectorTravis:  Two articles from Kevin Love with the Cleveland Cavaliers: Everyone is Going Through Something & To Anybody Going Through ItChris: Slack for staff and group communication.Gabz: Just Not SorryJoe: Inspiring Newsletters - The Magnet, 3-2-1 Thursday newsletter, Laura Olin-Your Hosts:Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp ProChris Hudson, Camp Director - Camp HighlightGabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp OuareauJoe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams-Rate and Review the CampHacker Show-Thanks to our sponsor!The American Camp Association - New York & New Jersey

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find more at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/i-am-who-i-amOur identities are critical, yet unexplored when it comes to the context of being a Camp Director. Well you know we don’t shy away from unexplored things, and Heather Davidson is here to dive in with us.Today we are talking about identities because we love talking about them, how do our identities interact with our personal and professional lives. Heather Davidson shares about her experiences openly and honestly, about her identity and how it has played a role in her life. Talking about tokenism, representation, and more, we dive in with her and discuss how we can better mirror various identities in camping and more. Tune in to this episode to hear about:How Heather, Cassie and Rachel identify themselves.Is there a feeling of ever needing to hide your identity?As a leader do you feel responsibility or pressure to discuss your identity? How do you cope with that? Do you feel like you see yourself represented in the camping world?What is your biggest take away from living through a Pandemic? Personal and/or ProfessionalDo you struggle with your identity in as a camp director? Tell us about it in the comments.-Recharge StationHow do you charge your batteries? What makes you feel inspired?Heather: Craft Beer - Support Your Local Brewery!-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of CanadaHeather Davidson, Supervisor - Gym/Club Programming (Program Development) - City of Hamilton -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.pro