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Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/remembering-doug-pierce“Whoever needed help, Doug was there with his sleeves rolled up.” - Jay JacobsDoug Pierce was a larger than life camp director and industry leader who set the standard for Day Camping, ACA volunteerism, positivity, and sharing. Doug passed away last April, to the shock of his friends and colleagues - as his omnipresent personality made him seem immortal. Now that we’ve had a few months to gather our thoughts, I wanted to have one of his friends and contemporaries - Jay Jacobs, come onto the pod and talk about one of the greatest guys that we ever will know, and a true day camp legend, Doug Pierce - THIS is the day camp pod!-Do you read the show notes? Let us know - click the following link to receive 10% off a lifetime subscription of Go Camp Pro's 5-Minute Fridays. (psst. Even if you don't buy anything, clicking this link will still help!)(click here - https://bit.ly/pod-notes-discount)Review us on iTunes!If you love the Day Camp Pod, we would be grateful if you subscribed and left us a review. It’s SUPER easy, too! Just head to http://ratethispodcast.com/dcp-YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampWith, Jay Jacobs, Owner/Partner/Director - TLC Family of CampsMore about Jay:Jay arrived at Timber Lake in 1967 as a camper, and worked his way up from counselor to head counselor before becoming owner/director in 1980. Highly regarded in the camp industry for his innovative ideas, he was appointed by the Governor to serve on the NY State Camp Health and Safety Council. Jay has served as President of the NY Section of the American Camp Association, Past President of NY State Camp Directors’ Association, and is the founder of SCOPE – Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education, a program which provides camping experiences for inner city kids at a host of not-for-profit camps. In 2001, Jay founded and currently served as chair of Heal the Children, a program of the American Camp Association that provides free camperships to the children of victims of the 9/11 tragedy. He is the owner/partner of Tyler Hill Camp, North Shore Day Camp, and Hampton Day Camp. His first love, however, is the time he spends every summer with his campers.  Contact: jay@camptlc.com-Sponsors:Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:Camptivities - https://www.camptivities.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!

Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/camper-refunds-2023Parents are the most important partnership a camp can have. But how do we balance the financial needs of our camp and our parents when it comes to deposits and refunds?As we head into the camp season, we’ve got plenty of parents hitting us up with refund requests for every reason imaginable. Striking a balance between compassion, goodwill, and running a business is NOT easy! Especially with rising costs, and the fact that at this late time, you likely won’t be able to fill the spot. Dan Weir returns to discuss the ins and outs of this tenuous, delicate balance and its implications. THIS, is the day camp pod!-Do you read the show notes? Let us know - click the following link to receive 10% off a lifetime subscription of Go Camp Pro's 5-Minute Fridays. (psst. Even if you don't buy anything, clicking this link will still help!)(click here - https://bit.ly/pod-notes-discount)Review us on iTunes!If you love the Day Camp Pod, we would be grateful if you subscribed and left us a review. It’s SUPER easy, too! Just head to http://ratethispodcast.com/dcpYOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampWith, Dan Weir, Senior Advisor - Immersive1stdan@immersive1st.com Bonus Link: Why a Flexible Cancelation Policy is a Must-Have for Your Summer Camp-Sponsors:Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:AMSkier - https://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!

Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/staff-training-2023As you gear up for another year of staff training, tune in for some expert advice from the experts, Roz and Jed!It’s just about time to get our staff together, get them energized, and get them trained up as much as we can for the arrival of our campers. Who better to discuss the ins and outs of staff training 2023, than Roz & Jed Buck. THIS is the Day Camp Pod!Do you read the show notes? Let us know - click the following link to receive 10% off a lifetime subscription of Go Camp Pro's 5-Minute Fridays. (psst. Even if you don't buy anything, clicking this link will still help!)(click here - https://bit.ly/pod-notes-discount)-Review us on iTunes!If you love the Day Camp Pod, we would be grateful if you subscribed and left us a review. It’s SUPER easy, too! Just head to http://ratethispodcast.com/dcpYOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictWith,Roz and Jed Buck, Camp Consultants - rozandjed.comJed@RozandJed.comRoz@RozandJed.com-Sponsors:Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:AMSkier - https://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!

Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/variety-showStaff training is on the minds of camp pros nationwide. Dave and Dave are here to share their two cents on the hottest topics of the year!At the past ACA National Conference in February, I had the pleasure of experiencing both Dave Malter and David Phillips both in session rooms and informally in the hallways - Of which I learned lots and was greatly entertained from these smart, and sarcastically funny men. As I embark on creating my own 2023 staff orientation training, I figured that I would bring the two of them together in what could be one of the greatest day podcasts ever recorded, or a complete and utter disaster (it ended up being the former) - THIS, is the Day Camp Pod!Join us as we discuss:Staff cultureTeaching stress/resilience, mindfulnessSupervision… What to expect!Job commitment - What it means to give your word to somethingMaking training FUNExplaining the WHYGiving your staff professional development beyond camp toolsDo you read the show notes? Let us know - click the following link to receive 10% off a lifetime subscription of Go Camp Pro's 5-Minute Fridays. (psst. Even if you don't buy anything, clicking this link will still help!)(click here - https://bit.ly/pod-notes-discount)Review us on iTunes!If you love the Day Camp Pod, we would be grateful if you subscribed and left us a review. It’s SUPER easy, too! Just head to http://ratethispodcast.com/dcp-YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictWith,David Malter aka “Professor Dave”, Speaker, Trainer and Consultant - Gratz CollegeDavid Phillips, Principal - Immersive1stSponsors:Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:AMSkier - https://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!

Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/boss-convosEven if you’ve known your boss for years, interacting with them can still be nerve-wracking! Dan is here today to share his experience navigating this tricky power dynamic.Managing up, quiet quitting - most people have a pretty dysfunctional relationship with their supervisors. While it may be the norm, it’s far from optimal and we shouldn’t accept it as such.Dan Weir is the consummate camp professional, and a great staff trainer who gave a session at ACA National and Tri-State about how to work with your boss, which we are going to dive into today - THIS is the Day Camp Pod!Do you read the show notes? Let us know - click the following link to receive 10% off a lifetime subscription of Go Camp Pro's 5-Minute Fridays. (psst. Even if you don't buy anything, clicking this link will still help!)(click here - https://bit.ly/pod-notes-discount)Review us on iTunes!If you love the Day Camp Pod, we would be grateful if you subscribed and left us a review. It’s SUPER easy, too! Just head to http://ratethispodcast.com/dcp-YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictTiffany Yvonne, Executive Director - Purposeful PlayWith, Dan Weir, Senior Advisor - Immersive1stdan@immersive1st.comBonus Resources from Dan:https://gamestorming.com/ Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rule-breakers, and Changemakers, by Dave Gray, Sunni Brown, James MacanufoSponsors:Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:AMSkier - https://amskier.com/ Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) -  https://crs4rec.com/CRS: Pedal Carts - https://crs4rec.com/product-category/facility-enhancements/pedal-karts/ -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!

Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/genz-hacksStaffing emergencies call for emergency podcasts! Are we really in a “hiring crisis,” or do we just need to change the hiring process? Justin is back to share the inside scoop on how to appeal to Gen Z applicants.I just got back from Tri-State, where I’ve been attending for close to 30 years, and the generational divide has never been more apparent to me. That said, these Camp conferences are terrific environments for old heads and young heads to learn from each other and appreciate each other’s talents, AND learn how to communicate with one another.Nobody articulates this bridge better than Everwood Day Camp’s newest employee - Justin Pritikin, so we had to do an emergency podcast and get him back on - THIS is the day camp pod!-Do you read the show notes? Let us know - click the following link to receive 10% off a lifetime subscription of Go Camp Pro's 5-Minute Fridays. (psst. Even if you don't buy anything, clicking this link will still help!)(click here - https://bit.ly/pod-notes-discount)Review us on iTunes!If you love the Day Camp Pod, we would be grateful if you subscribed and left us a review. It’s SUPER easy, too! Just head to http://ratethispodcast.com/dcp-YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampJustin Pritikin, Director of Staff - Everwood Day Campjustinp@everwooddaycamp.comCheck out our complete show notes to see slides from Justin’s Tri-State presentation and details to his FREE zoom session.Sponsors:Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:AMSkier - https://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!

Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/public-relations-2023 Sometimes building public relations requires a bit of creativity, or at least some planning ahead. Tune in to hear Michael’s tips and tricks!Delivering a great summer camp program is paramount to the success of our camps. But what often gets overlooked is the importance of public relations - how we are perceived by the outside world, by the other folks who DON’T attend our camps and don’t really understand what it is that we do. Because those folks determine our reputation and ability to succeed, often just as much if not more than our die-hard camp communities. So how can we get that word out? Helping us today, is Michael Sacks, a successful PR guy and camp parent, who will bridge the gap for us - THIS, is the day camp pod!-Do you read the show notes? Let us know - click the following link to receive 10% off a lifetime subscription of Go Camp Pro's 5-Minute Fridays. (psst. Even if you don't buy anything, clicking this link will still help!)(click here - https://bit.ly/pod-notes-discount)Review us on iTunes!If you love the Day Camp Pod, we would be grateful if you subscribed and left us a review. It’s SUPER easy, too! Just head to http://ratethispodcast.com/dcp-YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictWith, Michael Sacks, Media Relations Specialist, Head of PR, Communications, & Client Services at Lemon Law.-Sponsors:Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:AMSkier - https://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!

Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/best-inclusion-practices“No culture can live, if it attempts to be exclusive.” – Mahatma Gandhi. Let’s work together to make sure all children get the camp experience they deserve. Inclusion for our campers with disabilities is one of the biggest topics in all of camping. Our annual episodes are some of our most popular ones, so we’re going to keep the content going!Today, we’re joined by two camp professionals in the trenches, and look forward to their insight and best practices! This is the Day Camp Pod!-Do you read the show notes? Let us know - click the following link to receive 10% off a lifetime subscription of Go Camp Pro's 5-Minute Fridays. (psst. Even if you don't buy anything, clicking this link will still help!)(click here - https://bit.ly/pod-notes-discount)Review us on iTunes!If you love the Day Camp Pod, we would be grateful if you subscribed and left us a review. It’s SUPER easy, too! Just head to http://ratethispodcast.com/dcp-YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictWith special guests,Mia Ross, Manager of Inclusion at NISRALydia Gartner,  Camp Director - Timber Pointe Outdoor CenterGet To Know Our Guests:Lydia Gartner is the Camp Director at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, which is part of Easterseals Central Illinois. With over 10 years of experience in the medical and disability camp space, Lydia was a Special Education teacher prior to accepting a year-round camp position. She is passionate about creating camp environments and communities where individuals of all abilities are included, empowered, and shown unconditional regard. You can reach Lydia at LGartner@eastersealsci.com Mia Ross, CTRS, Manager of Inclusion at Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association is driven by working closely with thirteen member districts to ensure participants with disabilities are successful within community programming. Ross actively conducts staff trainings, assessments, observations, site visits, and oversees NISRA’s internship program year-round. You can reach Mia at mross@nisra.orgSponsors:Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:AMSkier - https://amskier.com/ Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) -  https://crs4rec.com/CRS - Lightning Detection - https://crs4rec.com/product/lightning-detection/ Please review and subscribe!It’s so easy! Just click here: https://ratethispodcast.com/dcp  Thanks, Camp Pro!

Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/mentoring-and-developmental-supportInvesting in your staff is investing in success! Our friends from e21 are here to tell us more.I don’t know about you, but when it comes time for my middle management to sit down with the front line staff for formal evaluations, I get very nervous about what’s about to happen. Expectations run rampant. Educators who have been evaluated for years by their supervisors all of a sudden fall prey to being too nice, or too harsh. And at the same time, staff feel that they are superstars, when that’s often not the case. And when it’s over - is there a plan, or just hard feelings? Today, we’re going to talk with Dr. Daniel Shore and Sara Silverberg from e21 to talk about the ins and outs of this important aspect of the staff experience, and I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised where it ends up - THIS, is the Day Camp Pod!Join us as we discuss:Developmental Check-insWhat effective support looks like“Trust comes from Truth” - Dr. Daniel Shoree21.org - check it out!!-Review us on iTunes!If you love the Day Camp Pod, we would be grateful if you subscribed and left us a review. It’s SUPER easy, too! Just head to http://ratethispodcast.com/dcp-YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictTiffany Yvonne, Executive Director - Purposeful PlayWith special guests from e21.org Dr. Daniel Shore, Workplace Researcher, Trainer, Consultant, & EntrepreneurSarah Silverberg,  People and program development-Sponsors:Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:AMSkier - https://amskier.com/ Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) -  https://crs4rec.com/CRS - Corcls, Kayaks & Boatshttps://crs4rec.com/product-category/water-features/corcls-kayaks-boats/-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!

Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/training-new-leadershipEven with the pandemic in the rearview mirror, camps are struggling to find staff with experience. Leadership training will be more important than ever this year, so be sure to tune in to hear some advice from the legendary Michael Brandwein!Hey there Day Camp Pros! We are so grateful to be joined once again by the one and only Michael Brandwein, who will be discussing the ins and outs of elevating our frontline superstars into top-flight Leadership Team members. No easy feat, especially these days!So kick back and enjoy some lessons from the legend, THIS, is the day camp pod!-Do you read the show notes? Let us know - click the following link to receive 10% off a lifetime subscription of Go Camp Pro's 5-Minute Fridays. (psst. Even if you don't buy anything, clicking this link will still help!)(click here - https://bit.ly/pod-notes-discount)Review us on iTunes!If you love the Day Camp Pod, we would be grateful if you subscribed and left us a review. It’s SUPER easy, too! Just head to http://ratethispodcast.com/dcp-YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictTiffany Yvonne, Executive Director - Purposeful PlayMichael Brandwein, Speaker, Trainer and Author https://www.michaelbrandwein.com/storeGet More Michael:BRANDWEIN STAFF TRAINING WEBINAR: Save a ton of planning time and boost the quality of your staff training! Tuesday & Wednesday, March 28 & 29, 2023, 1:00-4:00 p.m. CDT. See PDF Flyer for more info. Register at https://acai.wildapricot.org/event-5064766.BRANDWEIN SUPERVISOR & LEADERSHIP TEAM TRAINING: Live online Saturday May 13, 10-4:15 p.m. CDT. This is a one-day Quick Course on supervision for both new and experienced people in which participants learn exactly what to say and do to bring out the best in staff and program. See PDF Flyer for more info. Register at https://acai.wildapricot.org/event-5064659-Sponsors:Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:Camptivities - https://www.camptivities.com/ Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) -  https://crs4rec.com/CRS - Zoom Floom https://crs4rec.com/product-category/facility-enhancements/zoom-floom/