Not Too Shabbi: The Chimney Corners Camp Podcast

Shannon Donovan-Monti, Abbot Pittman
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Join the Chimney Corners Camp Directors as they discuss everything from the merit of camp to their own summer experiences to the wildest camp stories you've ever heard.

  1. FEB 10

    Sending Your Kids Away for a MONTH?

    In this episode, Shannon and Abbot talk about a recent blog post by Shannon about becoming a grandmother and how the transition from motherhood to grandparent is a similar mindset shift to sending your child to camp — it means trusting your child with the ability to care for others, be independent, and struggle a little. Also, Abbot talks about his cats. Because when does he not?

    22 min

  2. JAN 22

    Let's Talk About CAMP WEEK!

    Shannon and Abbot are here to share how you can celebrate Camp Week, which begins Monday, January 26, 2026. We'll be walking you through the five themed days and how you can participate in Camp Week, all the while sharing some of our favorite camp memories, words of wisdom, and fun stories.

    31 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    The Merits of Four Weeks at Summer Camp

    We get that you have lots of options for your camper in the summer. Sometimes plugging in a week or two to their June-August schedule is easier than alloting four full weeks. Sometimes you as a parent aren't quite ready to send your child off for a month. Sometimes your camper can't imagine being off their phone for that long. Shannon and Abbot have counter arguments for all these common hesitations, because at Chimney Corners, the four-week model has proven time and time again to be life-changing. Listen as we delve into the merits of a month at summer camp.

    27 min

  4. 12/23/2025

    Kitchen Drawers, A Yellow Nissan, & The Holidays: A Conversation on Compromise

    Join Abbot and Shannon as they talk about... car shopping? The location of their parents' kitchen utensils? How camp makes us better at compromise and authenticity? Have a listen to find out.

    24 min

  5. 10/27/2025

    Why the Y: The Reasons we are Proud to be a YMCA Camp

    As Shannon returns from a YMCA leadership conference in Texas, her admiration for the YMCA rekindled, she and Abbot sit down and talk a little about the history of the Y and what it means to them as people who grew up involved in and impacted by the Y movement.

    28 min

  6. 10/15/2025

    "It was October 15, 2025... and Shannon was LYING!"

    On this episode, we address the age-old question: Do Abbi and Shannon lie during their chapel stories? Do they add in made-up details or fictional characters to make the whole thing sound more dramatic? We'll reveal the truth — and more...

    30 min

  7. 09/25/2025

    Introducing JULES: Our Year-Round Senior Program Director!

    Uh oh, it's been a minute! But Not Too Shabbi is BACK with a special guest: Jules Campbell! We're talking about her new, year-round role at camp supporting program as well as her history as a camper, Aide, counselor, Program Director, and more!

    40 min

  8. 04/10/2025

    Shannon & Abbi's Ideal Chimney Activity Schedule!

    Back to our regular programming, this one is for camp families AND campers. Abbi and Shannon talk all about the activities offered at Chimney while also sharing their perfect afternoon activity schedule. Makes us wish we could go back to being campers!

    36 min
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