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Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/parks-and-rec-podThe ins and outs of one of the largest groups of day camp providers, Parks & Rec departments!Review us on iTunes!Municipal Parks and Rec. programs might have more day campers across North America each summer than all the private camps in the United States combined. They are local, convenient, and tax-subsidized affordable. The multi-tasking people who lead these summer programs are local heroes who put together engaging, memorable experiences with shoe-string budgets, limited facilities, and a WHOLE LOT of creativity that we can all learn from. For all of our Parks & Rec. frontline worker listeners, this episode is for YOU.-Do you have a suggestion for a future show? Let us know by email: daycampquestions@gocamp.pro-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-Day Camp Tip of the WeekAndy: PickleballSam: Hot Dog SwitchTiff: Shadow Tag, Water GamesJanet: Camp isn’t about you, it’s about the kidsMike: Tech tip - Sling work scheduling appYOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampTiffany Gratton-McDuffie, Executive Director - Purposeful PlaySam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictJanet Dellett, Director of Parks and Recreation - Middletown TownshipMike Gianatasio, Superintendent of Recreation - Berwyn Park District-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!

Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/mini-dave-thoensenA conversation with Andy Pritikin & Dave ThoensenPlease help us welcome Dave Thoensen to this Day Camp Mini-Pod!Tune in to hear more about:Private Day Camp BUSINESS practicesFiscal responsibilityLast summer: PPE purchasing, staffing, parent communication- your amazing resource of same day covid-testingRunning a Pre-School in a pandemicEarly Enrollment - creating a buzz, always recruitingWhat camps should be doing NOW- staffing, (And shouldn’t be doing- capital improvements)Government advocacy - local level - even DIY!ACA volunteeringWhy you should open this summer, if you can.-Do you have a suggestion for a future show? Let us know by email: daycampquestions@gocamp.pro-YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampGUESTS:Dave Thoensen, Camp Owner/Director - Tamarak 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!

Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/hard-timesIt’s not all waterslides and s’mores, folks! Here’s how to persevere through the hard times, to get back to the good ones!The world changed for us all in March 2020, with life, and camp, and business becoming more stressful and challenging than ever before. But “what does not kill us, makes us stronger,” diamonds are formed under pressure, success comes from learning from our failures- We could go on, but you get the point. Guess what kids, life is tough, running a camp has tremendous challenges, and the more we overcome these challenges, the stronger we become as camp directors, as leaders, and as people.-Do you have a suggestion for a future show? Let us know by email: daycampquestions@gocamp.pro-Episode Resources & LinksJustin Pritikin TedTalk: https://youtu.be/1_UYVew7TEYWarehouse Fight: https://nbcares.org/-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-Day Camp Tip of the WeekAndy: cagemask.com - neck gaiter - https://cagemask.com/product-category/neck-gaiter/ Sam: Monday.comTiff: FREE stuff: jotforms.com, canva.com-YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampTiffany Gratton-McDuffie, Executive Director - Purposeful PlaySam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District-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!

Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/mini-scott-brodyHow Scott Brody and The ACA supported camps through the dark days of summer 2020.Andy is joined by his longtime friend, colleague and business partner, Scott Brody, who also happens to be the Board Chair of the American Camp Association, with a concentration the past 4 years on Government affairs.Tune in to hear about Scott and the ACA’s response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and what they did to literally give camps the playbook to run in a pandemic.Hear more about:How Scott got into camping, and what his current position is important position in this important moment of time.What is it about the sleepaway spirit… at Day Camp?Explain the extensive work that the ACA has been doing BEHIND THE SCENES, starting with the pandemic response- EHEDo you have a suggestion for a future show? Let us know by email: daycampquestions@gocamp.pro-Relevant Links:https://www.kenwood-evergreen.com/https://www.everwooddaycamp.com/https://www.sewataro.com/ACA Covid-19 resource page-YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampGUESTS:Scott Brody, Owner & Director - Camps Kenwood & Evergreen-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!

Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/traditions-at-day-campPowerful ways to draw kids into the wonder and magic of your Day Camp.Kids love predictability, kids love silliness, kids love TRADITIONS. Most every camp out there has some kind of traditions that have woven their way into your program or facility- It’s part of the cool, uniqueness that makes your camp… a CAMP! Some traditions are great, some should be removed, and you don’t have to be a 100-year-old sleepaway camp to have them. You can argue that a brand-new, small indoor day camp can have them, and that they are even more important in that setting. Today we’re joined by two of the camp industry’s favourite millennials, Jack Schott and Laura Kriegel, who before starting their own program, travelled across the country in search of cool traditions. Sit back and take notes, because YOUR camp is about to get better, without spending a cent!Tune in to hear Sam, Tiff, Andy, Laura and Jack pass the mic to share their favourite camp traditions!-Do you have a suggestion for a future show? Let us know by email: daycampquestions@gocamp.pro-Episode Resources & LinksFind these at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/traditions-at-day-camp-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 CampTiffany Gratton-McDuffie, Executive Director - Purposeful PlaySam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictLaura Kriegel, MSW, Co-Founder and Executive Director - Camp Stomping GroundJack Schott, Co-Founder and Executive Director - Camp Stomping Ground-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!-Bonus - Andy and Sam’s Big list of Traditions!Find this at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/traditions-at-day-camp

Send us a textFind 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!

Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/preschool-program-2021They’re the most fun, the most magical, the most squirmy and they’re the future of camp. Here’s how to rock your preschool camp programming!Pre-Schoolers are the little saplings of day camp. Show them and their families a good time, and you have an annuity that can last a decade. That said, they are completely different on so many levels, compared to elementary and middle schoolers. Today we’ll deep dive into the world of the littlest people in our campsTune in to this episode to hear about camp programming, the arts, games, special events, facilitation tricks and MORE - all for the wee ones!Enjoy!Do you have a suggestion for a future show? Let us know by email: daycampquestions@gocamp.pro-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-Day Camp Tip of the WeekAndy: Skip’s Rubber Duckie idea: Give every kid a rubber duckie, put them in the shallow part of the pool, and tell the kids to go and get them! It will get them right in the pool!Sam: Perspective training - Line staff up, and every other one kneels down to give the staff the perspective of a pre-schooler looking up with their counsellors. That’s why we get down on one knee!Tiff: Taking your current curriculum and make it age-appropriate for every level to make sure everyone feels seen and related to.-YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampTiffany Gratton-McDuffie, Executive Director - Purposeful PlaySam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictDiana Vroman, Elementary Schools Site Director - Crystal Lake Park District-Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible: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!-Sam’s Mega-List of Preschool Programming!Found at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/preschool-program-2021

Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/dei-at-day-camp-pt2Here’s part 2 of this important conversation with Dr. Perry and Dr. Ozier.One of the silver linings 2020 has been the awakening of many camp professionals to the glaring lack of diversity in the camp industry. Besides camps that cater to children living in the inner-city, Summer camp- like many American institutions, has historically been a white proposition. Today we will discuss what we can do within our organizations, to help make change. Thank you for joining us for this important discussionIn this second part of a two-part episode, we cover:Goal is uplifting ALL humanityStaff training, and ongoing staff stuff through the season (when you see it, say it- see what? say what?)How to talk to campers about it- proactively (like on Mondays when laying down the rules), and when kids slip up- how to address it. Communicating racism, diversity, tolerance with little kids vs. big kidsParent Communications- Website, Parent Resource Guides, what to “say” on a tour-Episode ResourcesFind all resources: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/dei-at-day-camp-pt1Positive White Racial Identity Development.pdfAli Michael piece: What White Children Need to Know about RaceThe Racial Healing Handbook-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 CampTiffany Gratton-McDuffie, Executive Director - Purposeful PlaySam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictDr. Chanika Perry, Director of Education Programs - Hands On AtlantaDr. Lance Ozier, Senior Educational Consultant - Teaching Matters-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  

Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/dei-at-day-camp-pt1The Day Camp world is being reborn after the summer of 2020. Let’s rebuild it into a world of diversity, equity and inclusion.One of the silver linings 2020 has been the awakening of many camp professionals to the glaring lack of diversity in the camp industry. Besides camps that cater to children living in the inner-city, Summer camp- like many American institutions, has historically been a white proposition. Today we will discuss what we can do within our organizations, to help make change. Thank you for joining us for this important discussionIn this first part of a two-part episode, we cover:Developmental appropriateness- inappropriate, but age-appropriate- use as teachable moments- don’t dismiss.“Got it from parents”NAMING defensiveness- “Not seeing race”Avoiding the topicHow do we show off- How do we represent camp validity to all peopleNot avoiding… accepting, knowing what the community values.Step 1- Hiring diverse staff-Episode ResourcesFind all resources: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/dei-at-day-camp-pt1Positive White Racial Identity Development.pdfAli Michael piece: What White Children Need to Know about RaceThe Racial Healing Handbook-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 CampTiffany Gratton-McDuffie, Executive Director - Purposeful PlaySam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictDr. Chanika Perry, Director of Education Programs - Hands On AtlantaDr. Lance Ozier, Senior Educational Consultant - Teaching Matters-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://ratethisp

Send us a textFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/essence-of-campWhen you take away all of your camp’s window-dressing, what’s left? Andy and Liz Kimmelman dig into it on this Mini-Pod.Every camp we’ve spoken to that opened during Summer 2020 quickly realized that all the bells and whistles they’ve accumulated over the years were insignificant, as their downscaled, back-to-basics programming was embraced and enjoyed by the campers and staff in ways like we’ve never seen before. For camp directors like Liz and Andy Kimmelman, and myself to a degree, this was a welcome awakening for the future of our camps. THIS, is the Day Camp Pod!Tune in to hear about:Nicknames...Summer 2020 reckoningWhy do you think this happened?Opportunities for Autonomy, mastery and connection!Do you think that people (including parents) will remain content to keep it simple?Changes we made that we will keepWebsite revisionsAdvice to our day camp colleaguesUnplug, outdoor, explore, play moreDo you have a suggestion for a future show? Let us know by email: daycampquestions@gocamp.pro-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 CampGUESTS:Liz Kimmelman - Owner/Director - Camp Tumbleweed-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!