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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/gen-z-staffHe’s back! Justin's insight is more important than ever. You won’t want to miss this one!This past Tri-State Camp Conference, our all-star podcast guest, Justin Pritikin presented to a packed room of camp professionals about working with his generation’s workforce. Younger camp pros appreciated his candor in speaking up for them, while older camp directors appreciated his insight - and even offered him jobs. For the...

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/talking-teensSummer camps rarely meet their full potential of teen programing. Jeff Leiken is here to help us get into the teen mindset!There are very few camp consultant trainers in our industry over the past quarter century that have had the impact of Jeff Leiken. His impactful sessions at the major camp conferences, and his work with over 300 individual camps have utilized his unique insight on youth development. Some ...

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/yes-chefStaff training is nearly upon us…will you be ready?Hulu’s award-winning TV show, THE BEAR teaches valuable lessons from running a restaurant, and turning your staff from good to great - that really resonate to running a summer camp. Eric Wittenberg of CamperMachine and CampStack fame gave this session with me at Tri-State last month and we’ve gotten tons of great feedback, so we thought we’d share it for those of you w...

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/additional-needs-staffA diverse staff team is a stronger staff team.Since 2020, camps have been more and more aware of their staff’s needs - particularly their pay, schedule flexibility, and the amount of burden they carry. But meanwhile, our staff have very similar additional needs as our campers do - and while we’re super patient and accommodating with our campers, we struggle with the balance and concept of accommodating ou...

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/maximizing-summer-staffIncrease your staff efficiency by maximizing your staff’s abilities.In today’s world of $4000 camp counselors, camps need to do everything possible to be efficient in how we staff our summer programs. We discuss this topic and more with Thomas Coffey from Southampton Day Camp, and the one and only Matt Kaufman from Camp Ramaquois. This topic transcends all camps, especially Sam’s municipal program, where...

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/random-acts-ice-creamLooking to appreciate and recognize your staff better? Come listen and learn from the best in the business!One of the best parts of attending the CODA and ACA National Conference is meeting super smart day camp pros from all over the country, and I am so happy that we can share the genius of Dave Boyle and Meaghan Springer from Camp Cristina, of the Tampa YMCA.These two are awesome, and geysers of knowledg...