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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/reflections-and-dreams-2022Before the pandemic, we would never have dreamed of starting a podcast. Now, we're wrapping up season three! Three seasons of Zoom, Slack, Facebook, and virtual everything. Three seasons that feels both like a lifetime and like it has passed in the blink of an eye. Today marks the final episode of the third season of beyond camp. Join us as we get vulnerable once again, reflecting, challenging each other and dreaming of the future. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and settle in, we are so grateful you are with us.BONUS LINK FROM THIS SHOW:A letter to my child's staff person . . .-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Outdoor Experiences - Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario Council-Thanks to our sponsor:The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/dont-lose-your-friendsLearn from our mistakes…here's how to make sure you keep your friends this summer.They say making friends as an adult is hard… but whoever said that for the first time had never tried being an overnight camp director, juggling the demands of a 24/7 job with friends back home. We don't claim to be experts on this, we have certainly lost some friends and damaged other friendships over the summer and we want you to learn from us. Grab your coffee, tea or other beverage and listen in.-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Outdoor Experiences - Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario Council-Thanks to our sponsor:The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/being-a-mentorGiving back isn't as hard as you think!Many of us are fortunate to have incredible mentors in our lives, people we can turn to, ask questions to and share our failures with. But how do you become a mentor? Do you have to have worked in the industry for 50 years? Do you have to be a walking encyclopedia of answers? We would argue no - the best mentors are those who know themselves, know what they have to offer and can connect you with others.You're ready to be a mentor, we believe in you!-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Outdoor Experiences - Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario Council-Thanks to our sponsor:The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/self-care-community-careIs self-care really the be-all and end-all of mental health?Every felt like self-care just isn't cutting it? What about shifting from me to we? We know we are stronger together and that the weight of the world is more easily shared when carried together. Join us as we push to shift our mindset from self-care to community care because together we can do hard things. And no one deserves to be alone.-Links from this show:https://fashionmagazine.com/flare/self-care-new-zealand-muslim-attack/https://www.wellandgood.com/what-is-community-care/#:~:text=There%20are%20many%20ways%20that,we%20can%20better%20heal%20ourselveshttps://jack.org/About/Be-There  -Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Outdoor Experiences - Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario Council-Thanks to our sponsor:The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/camp-corporate-worldWhen you trade in your Keens for dress shoes…will camp still be with you?From camp counselor to a director for Health Canada, Etienne's passion for camp hasn't wavered, if anything it's grown stronger. A moment at a staff meeting percolated in his head until years later when a light bulb moment struck and changed the way he saw the world forever. The passion that Etienne has for how important camp leadership skills are beyond camp is contagious, so grab a cup of coffee and listen in.-Bonus LinksThanks for checking out the show notes!Book recommendations from Etienne Compass: Your Guide for Leadership Development and Coaching Leadership BS -Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Outdoor Experiences - Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario Council-Thanks to our sponsor:The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/is-all-fun-created-equalThe different types of fun you've experienced as a camp pro, and what it's like now…Have you ever had a moment during the summer where you question your very decision to end up where you are at that current moment, but then once the summer is over you look back and say ‘wow that was incredible!'? That might just be type 2 fun. Join us as we dive into different types of fun, why they are important and how we can create them.-Recharge Station - Charge your batteries!From Rachel KentHave some fun this week - Type 1 AND Type 2!-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Outdoor Experiences - Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario Council-Thanks to our sponsor:The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/beyond-eco-anxiety-climate-changeOur campers are some of the most eco-aware campers ever. Are you ready for them? Climate change, eco-anxiety, swimming lessons, transportation, intersectionality. Today's episode with guest Alyssa Porter touches on all these topics and more. Grab a cup of coffee and join us as we hear from Alyssa about how climate change impacts camp and how we can empower young people to learn, be inspired and make a difference for generations to come.-Recharge Station - Charge your batteries!From Rachel and Cassie:Find. Your. Person.-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Outdoor Experiences - Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario CouncilAlyssa Porter, Director of Youth and Family Programs - Chautauqua Institution-Thanks to our sponsor:The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/how-to-have-funThe “How To” episode you didn't know you needed!Do you ever get jealous of how easy it is for a kid to have fun? When was the last time you had fun? Do you get stressed about trying to play epic, fun events for your team? Well join us as we break down the science of how to have fun… don't worry it isn't as scary as it sounds!-Recharge Station - Charge your batteries!From Cassie:Read More, easily, it's not free but Lucid - visual reading, breaks books into smaller pieces and even has a comprehension question at the end of each chapter.-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Outdoor Experiences - Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario Council-Thanks to our sponsor:The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/lessons-you-may-have-forgotten-2Do you ever find yourself wiping a table a particular way? Or able to navigate a difficult conversation and say to yourself “thanks, camp!” This episode is for you.It would be an understatement to say that we learn a lot in our camp careers. In fact, we learn so much that we can't possibly keep it all top of mind. Cassie and Rachel are back to remind you that whether or not you're still in the industry, you've got a library of knowledge on your side to navigate the rocky seas of work and life.Tune is to remember about:Goal-settingEffective self-careBuilding trustSelling yourself and what you doStaying hungry for knowledge and opportunitiesFinding and building communityBalanceA great book recommendation - The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander-Recharge Station - Charge your batteries!From Rachel:“Find a good friend who will call you out on your shit.” Period.-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Outdoor Experiences - Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario Council-Thanks to our sponsor:The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/mental-health-and-campMental Health and Camp - the new soy butter and Jelly!Camp professionals know that mental health is a challenge at camp but often being able to articulate just where the gaps in our knowledge are can be challenging. Today our guest Erin Sunstrum shares with us how she identified those gaps and has taken steps in her own camping journey to help bridge those.Tune in to this episode to hear about:How do you identify? What words would you use to identify yourself? Do you think about your privilege? What privilege do you think you carry?As a leader do you feel responsibility or pressure to discuss your identity? How do you cope with that? You are currently working at camp but also in school. what made you decide to do this?How did your time at camp influence your choice of program?Are there any lessons from camp either as a camper or staff member you carry with you now or reflect on?How has camp shaped how you work with young people/how you want to work with young people?Are you moving away from camp/how do you plan on incorporating your education into camp?-Recharge Station - Charge your batteries!Firm & Fair Boundaries-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Outdoor Experiences - Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario CouncilErin Sunstrum, Director, Camp Wanapeti-Thanks to our sponsor:The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/one-week-emma-fogelFor some, it only takes one week.Think back to when you were a staff member, was it last year? Ten years ago? 20 years ago? Now look at where you are now. Was there a pivotal camp moment that helped point you to where you are today? For our Guest Emma Fogel there was. A moment at camp pointed her towards social work which eventually came full circle as a friend and ally of the camping world.Emma Fogel is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto. She has a private practice in Toronto where she specializes in supporting kids, teens, young adults and parents through challenging life moments.She has worked within the Ontario Camp Association for the past three years, offering pre-camp mental health trainings and support throughout the camp season for campers, staff and administrative teams.Tune in to this episode to hear about:How do you identify? What words would you use to identify yourself? Do you think about your privilege? What privilege do you think you carry?As a leader do you feel responsibility or pressure to discuss your identity? How do you cope with that? You are currently working as a therapist, how did your time at camp influence your decision to enter into this profession?Are there any lessons from camp either as a camper or staff member you carry with you now or reflect on?How has camp shaped how you work with young people/your practice?What made you move away from working at camp?How do you stay connected to the camping world now that you no longer work at camp?-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Outdoor Experiences - Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario CouncilEmma Fogel, Clinical Social Worker, emmafogeltherapy.com-Recharge Station - Charge your batteries!Visual timer app: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/visual-timer/id1392401197-Thanks to our sponsor:The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/how-camp-shapes-workThe impact of camp is “boundless” - here's how that played out for Kevin AmiraultRemember those initiative tasks you ran as an outdoor ed staff member or camp counselor? Those ones with the marbles that seemed to frustrate kids to no end? Tune in today to hear how our guest Kevin Amirault turned a love of initiative tasks, metaphors and building relationships into a career as a school social worker and how he works every day to bring a little bit of camp into the school building.Kevin is a Master's level Social Worker currently working as a School Social Worker in Ottawa. Kevin grew up attending YMCA Camp Chief Hector in the Canadian Rockies and spent several summers working as a counsellor there, and credits his camp experience as contributing to his life direction, as well as fostering the skills to be successful on that path. Kevin completed an undergraduate degree in Outdoor Adventure Leadership at Laurentian University, before beginning work at the intersections of camp, education and psychotherapy, first at The Boundless School and then more specifically in adventure therapy at Wendigo Lake Expeditions - with a brief stint at Camp Kandalore along the way. Throughout his Master's studies and in his current role, Kevin has pursued an interest in nature-based and adventure therapy, nature as a determinant of health, group dynamics and facilitation, suicide intervention and emotion-focused approaches to mental health.Tune into this episode as we discuss:How do you identify? What words would you use to identify yourself? Do you think about your privilege? What privilege do you think you carry?As a leader do you feel responsibility or pressure to discuss your identity? How do you cope with that? You are currently working as a social worker, how did your time at camp influence your decision to enter into this profession?Are there any lessons from camp either as a camper or staff member you carry with you now or reflect on?How has camp shaped how you work with young people/your practice?What made you move away from working at camp?-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Outdoor Experiences - Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario CouncilKevin Amirault, School Social Worker-Thanks to our sponsor:The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/10-summer-camp-lessons-pt-1It's easy to forget, but necessary to remember!You learned so many incredibly valuable lessons as a camp pro, especially when you were first starting out. So many of these lessons likely became second nature, your default if you will. Sometimes, however, we leave those lessons at camp at the end of each summer. Join us today as we remember some of those key lessons and chat about their relevance outside of summer camp.Tune into this episode as we discuss:Taking time for youEveryone LOVES positive feedbackRemember to have funRelationships, relationships, relationshipsYour creative non-profit, cost-cutting brain will help in the for-profit world. Be like the pipe cleanerSet boundaries with your teamMake presentations interactive You don't have to work 100+ hours a week to be good at your jobYou can do hard things -Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Outdoor Experiences - Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario Council-Thanks to our sponsor:The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/mistakes-advice-emergingMistakes - the mean teacher you had in school that you actually learned a lot from and came to appreciate over time.Directing a camp for the first time? Not sure what the difference is between a new, emerging or young camp pro? Do you think this time in your career is just meant to be stressful? Join us today to hear some of our mistakes, so you can make new ones and hear some advice on getting the most out of this exciting stage in your career.Tune into this episode as we discuss:What do we mean by new or young? Are they the same? What are the differences?Why do we think we're qualified to talk about this?What we've learned along the way through mistakes and stumblesAdvice we wish we had when we were starting outThe best part of being an emerging camp pro-Recharge Station - Take Care of YOU.From Rachel Kent:Strava App - Monthly fitness tracking, challenges and community-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Outdoor Experiences - Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario Council-Thanks to our sponsor:The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/communication-board-roomYou can't expect to get what you need if you don't communicate it.Does your stomach drop every time you see those three little dots pop up as your boss is typing you a message? Do you feel like you spend hours talking to your boss or manager every week but yet you still aren't getting the answers you need? Join us today as we learn how to clearly communicate what we want and need from those around us while also learning how to make our own communication style more effective. Tune into this episode as we discuss:Communicating with your boss/manager Our experiences - good or bad Navigating virtual communication, age gaps etc. Talking to a boss who doesn't ‘get camp' or who has no camp experience Communicating with a board Communication lessons we have taken from camp to ‘the real world' -Recharge Station - Take Care of YOU.From Cassie Bloy:Cassie - Teddy Grahams-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Outdoor Experiences - Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario Council-Thanks to our sponsor:The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/partner-doesnt-get-campWhich comes first, our relationship or our work?Many of us know that perhaps the answer should be our relationships but is that always true? Today we aren't holding back as we unpack the pros and cons of having a partner who doesn't get camp and the surprising benefits it can bring into our lives.We all know that there are some people who just don't seem to ‘get camp'. Perhaps they are the folks who ask us what it is we do all year long or who refer to us as ‘camp counselors' long after we have told them that we are directors… this is a particular pet peeve of mine. We all have our strategies for dealing with these folks but what happens when one of them just so happens to be your spouse? Today we have Kathleen Gurski today to hear how she copes Kathleen's extensive background brings almost 20 years of experience in camping, outdoor ed and recreation, the majority of which has been working with special populations. Kathleen. She likely wouldn't say it herself, but she is expert level when it comes to topics including social-emotional learning, Youth with learning disabilities, creating and supporting diverse staff teams, and building long-term sustainable youth programs. Kathleen is passionate about working with her staff team to ensure that camp and recreation programs evolve to align with the changes in participants' lives, interests, and needs.Tune into this episode as we hear about:Do people in your life ‘get camp'?When did you first realize this?How has it caused problems/tension?Did you try to convince him to ‘get it'? Did it work? Was it worth it?Have you just accepted that he doesn't get it? Has this helped? How do you make it work? Can someone see the value in camp/respect your work without loving it themselves? How does this balance work for you and care of yourself?Tips to other folks who find themselves in similar situations -Recharge Station - Take Care of YOU.From Cassie Bloy:Blue Light Glasses: Find some here.-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Outdoor Experiences - Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario Council-Thanks to our sponsor:The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/where-do-we-go-from-here-2021Beyond Camp is Back! Let's sojourn forward, friends.Season 3 is here! Join us as we reflect, learn, laugh and plan for the future. There's even a call to action for you in this episode as we look to elevate voices within our industry. Thanks for being here with us once again!Tune in to this episode to hear about:Learnings and highlights from the first 2 seasons, how does it feel to jump into season 3?Don't skip something twice - the power of showing up.Some special encouragement from our friend, MarcWhere are we now in our personal/professional lives.Where should we go with Beyond Camp? What are some of our dreams?What do we need from you, dear listeners?What else to expect from us this year.-Recharge Station - Take Care of YOU.From Rachel Kent:Meal prep, I'm still working from home and I find I'm not fueling myself the same way that I was when I worked at an office because I just assume I can find food laying around. Leads to cranky Rachel!-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Outdoor Experiences - Girl Guides of Canada-Thanks to our sponsor:The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/power-of-yesThanks for “saying yes” to joining us on another season of Beyond Camp! Join us for the final episode of season 2! After a whirlwind year it's hard to believe we are celebrating 1000 downloads, several speaking engagements and 26 episodes. This all came from saying yes when an opportunity was presented to us. Join us as we chat about the power of yes and finding the power in saying no.Tune in to this episode to hear about:The power of yes Why end the year here?Because saying yes got us here Cassie, tell us some of the theory behind the power of saying yes?Its a choice, it means that someone or yourself believes you can achieve somethingPrivilegeOpens doors to opportunitiesGrowth zoneIt can be hard - requires work, commitment and accountabilitySaying yes doesn't mean that we can never take time for ourselvesHow can we say yes to ourselves?How do you strike balance between saying yes and also having a life?How is saying no the same as saying yes? Can we reframe saying no as actually saying yes to something else? No is a guaranteed failureOn a personal note: when do you know you should say yes vs saying no? Looking back: how has saying yes shaped our time during the pandemic?Looking forward: how do we want saying yes to shape our futures?-Bonus Links:https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/darwins-subterranean-world/201809/the-power-yeshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/amyblaschka/2019/11/21/five-reasons-why-saying-yes-is-the-best-decision-for-your-career/?sh=305a3e542184https://www.huffpost.com/entry/success-and-motivation_b_5198200-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/mini-season-3-previewGet ready for Season 3 of Beyond Camp - Here's how you can join in!Tune in to hear about:Wow hard to believe we are wrapping up season 2We've come so farThe podcast has evolvedLooked at longevity What do we love mostWe want to tell stories Submit your requests to beyondcamp@gocamp.proWe want to hear the stories of legends And those lesser-known storiesWe feel a responsibility to share our platform Exploring identities through storytelling If you haven't heard Alana's episode yet - check it out here: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/self-love-body-positivity -Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.ca-What is Beyond Camp?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 podcast.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.pro

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/pride-campingWelcome, Amanda and David from the Pride Camping Association!Join us today as we hear the story of two of the people behind The Pride camping association. Amanda and Davin share their mission, reflect on successes and some hurdles along the road and of course how the pandemic has shifted all of this. Building an organization from the ground up is no easy feat, so grab a cup of coffee or glass of water, get comfy and join us. Find out more about The Pride Camping Association at https://www.pridecamping.org/ Tune in to this episode to hear about:How do you identify and where do you carry privilege? What is your vision for the pride camping association?When did you have the first spark of an idea to create this? What have been some of your successes? Were people as excited about this as you expected? Where have you stumbled or faced challenges you did not expect? What is the goal of the association - this year? In 5 years? In 10 years?If you had unlimited resources (time/money/skills) what would you do with the association?How can folks be allies to Pride Camping?How has the goal or vision of the association evolved? What advice would you give to someone who wants to start their own association?-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of CanadaAmanda Grassick, Manager, Member Risk - Girl Guides of CanadaDavin Allan, Outdoor Education Director - YMCA Camp Elphinstone

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/mini-self-careIs self-care problematic? How do we love ourselves and not buy into a false narrative about self-care and spending money?Thanks to Alana Matteson for bringing this article to our attention:https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/aug/21/self-care-radical-feminist-idea-mass-marketIt's the basis for this Beyond Camp mini-pod with Cassie and RachelTune in to hear about:Transformation of self-care to me timePreservation vs improvingself-care as self-helpMe time as an excuse“#selfcare has been used more than 18 million times on Instagram alone. Type it in and thousands of images of glossy-haired women lounging in health spas will pop up.”“A Burst of Light, a book by Audre Lorde. Written after she had been diagnosed with cancer for a second time, Lorde talks about self-care as a radical political act. “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence,” she wrote. “It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.””In 2020 google searches for “self-care and self-care products” went up 250% since 2014Self-care can become an excuse to avoid pushing ourselves even slightly outside of comfort zones. As a consequence, we miss out on opportunities to learn and to have experiences we can't directly control.If you haven't heard Alana's episode yet - check it out here: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/self-love-body-positivity -Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.ca-What is Beyond Camp?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 podcast.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.pro

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/is-camp-politicalWe often call camp a place apart from the “real world”. But what happens when it isn't? And should it be different? How do we navigate social justice, politics and other sensitive subjects all within the camp experience?Is social justice inherently political? Do politics have a place at camp? What if we took it back to our why, ‘why are we doing these things or holding these values' and placed campers at the center of our work?This work isn't easy, it can be messy and we can stumble. Join us as we chat with Laura Kriegel and Allison Klee from Stomping Ground about how we can create spaces at camp for challenging discussions that welcome all viewpoints as we teach campers how to listen with radical empathy.Tune in to this episode to hear about:How do you identify and what privilege do you carry?Social justice is a hot-button issue these days. How does social justice present itself at your camp?Do you think social justice always means getting political? Maybe go to Klee for this one totallyDo politics have a role at camp?How do you address people who say politics don't belong at camp? How do you deal with differences in political outlooks or perspectives on social justice issues between campers? Between staff?How can camps expand their camper population while still taking a stance on social justice issues? It sounds like Stomping Ground does a great job of integrating social justice issues. What advice would you give to camps that are just starting their journey?-There are many fantastic consultants of color in the camp community to help you navigate these “political” situations. Check out Simone Gamble of OAAARS or Brianna and Mickela of S'more Melanin.-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada-Guest BiosAllison Klee wears a ton of different hats at Stomping Ground. While overseeing parent communications, managing social media, content and marketing, her connection to our camperbase is always kept a top priority. With infallible determination and deep love for her community, she spends her time coming up with new ways to bring people together and advancing the camp industry to the standard she envisions. This year she's hosted The Inspiring Radical Empathy Podcast, pioneered our virtual platform Hometown Stomping Ground, and created a forum to drive what she believes is most important at camp through facilitating Restorative Justice Trainings. Klee will begin working on her Master of Social Work in the fall of 2021. -Laura Kriegel - The commitments to equity and inclusivity at Stomping Ground are a direct result of co-founder Laura Kriegel's passion and constant work for creating the spaces she knows the world needs more of. Laura's creativity and background as an artist is felt by everyone who steps foot on camp and informs our program and new forever home outside of Saratoga Springs in all aspects. A recent graduate of the Masters in Social Work program at Columbia University, Laura shares her devotion to the correction of social issues with the larger camp community by being a thought leader and facilitating trainings on Restorative Justice.

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/mini-one-year-agoReflecting on a year in a global pandemic…Tune in to hear about:The struggleThe successStriking balanceAdvice we'd give to ourselves a year ago Biggest learning Our hope for a year from now  Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.caWhat is Beyond Camp?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 podcast.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.pro

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/dont-skip-something-twiceCan we challenge grind culture while still being kind to ourselves?Is it possible to both hustle hard and also take care of yourself? Can you be a successful entrepreneur by sometimes saying no? How can we give ourselves permission to say no and listen to our bodies without losing our commitment to the grind? Join us as we discuss the answers to these questions and more. Don't skip something twice friends, and don't skip this episode.Tune in to this episode to hear about:Piece of advice: don't skip something twiceWhere it came from - https://www.danmcglinn.com/writings Why is it applicable now What does it mean to hustle? Why is that dangerousLet's look at the duality of hustle vs self care. Can you have them both?Conflicts of the entrepreneur lifestyleWhy this is the best piece of advice I have received in the last yearGiving yourself permission to take a break while staying connectedCoping with FOMO How does this fit into our lives? Where are you in your relationship to grind culture? Tell us about it in the comments!-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada-What is Beyond Camp?Beyond Camp is 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 podcast.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.pro

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/mini-social-professionalLet's do professional social media intentionally.Tune in to hear about:Update it and Keep it currentBuzz words - do some googling What do we share How can we build connections Using language to convey power of camp Great for entrepreneursShow case wins and brag about yourself a bit Set a schedule for yourself of posts Think about who you want to engage  -Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.ca-What is Beyond Camp?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 thispodcast.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.pro

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/uncertainty-againHere we go again…Today we are thrilled to be sharing a conversation we had with Angie Atkinson about living in uncertainty all over again. This felt like a conversation shared between friends over a cup of good coffee rather then a conversation held across time zones and we are so excited for you to be part of it. Angie drops some great knowledge nuggets about control, taking our own advice and building new tables. So grab a cup of coffee and enjoy! Tune in to this episode to hear about:How do you Identify?How do you recognize your Privilege?Build new tablesWhere are you at with uncertainty, this round, personally? Professionally?How has time played a role in sitting and continuing to sit in uncertainty?Who has the control, we as humans desire safety, plays a role in responding to uncertaintyWe were never in control in the first placeAny tips for Camp pros as they continue to sit in uncertainty?Acknowledge feelings, set boundaries, refocus (gratitude, looking forward to….)How do you intentionally set boundaries during these times and clearly acknowledge and honour them? How do you decide which boundaries to set? How does boundary-setting play into FOMO/Career Advancement?How can we avoid burnout with our careers/jobs, but also with the pandemic at the same time? So, Let's talk about balancing optimism and toxic positivity. Where do you strike a balance? How do you address this with others?Where can we place our hope as we sit in this space of uncertainty, again, for many of usThoughts on how this (the pandemic) may be causing harm to us as human beings. What might the healing process look like for camp pros?If you could give one piece of advice to a camp pro last summer what would it be?-How are you doing in this next moment of uncertainty? Tell us about it in the comments!-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada-What is Beyond Camp?Beyond Camp is 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 podcast.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.pro

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/mini-tired-badgeWe need to stop glorifying the “tired camp director” persona.Tune in to hear about:What do we mean by it?“Earning our stripes”, we did it so now they have toHow can we adjust thisExtra Time Off Reasonable breaks Culture of perfectionism Role modelling this ourselvesBeing realistic Intersectionality: people are more than their job Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.caWhat is Beyond Camp?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 podcast.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.pro

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/affinity-spacesLooking within needs to happen first.Today we are talking about identity, privilege and affinity groups. This conversation might be hard. We encourage you to sit in that discomfort, to challenge yourself and to learn. We do want to let our listeners know that this conversation is shared from the perspective of three white people and that our discussions around affinity groups are aimed at other white folks. None of us are perfect, we are at different points in our learning journeys and we all have a long way to go. We're joined by Matt Honsberger, Go Camp Pro's Executive Producer of Podcasting and Experiential Educator in Toronto Ontario. Matt shares his journey in exploring his white-privilege, anti-racism work and participation in affinity groups.Please, come and sit with us as we grow together.Tune in to this episode to hear about:To MattHow do you identify? Where do you carry privilege?Have you always been aware of this?How did stepping into your privilege feel? What did it look like? How have you stumbled in talking about your privilege and supporting anti-racism?Where do you feel you still have space to grow?More on Affinity SpacesWhat does an affinity space mean to you?Have you participated in male affinity spaces? Would you? Why do you think affinity spaces are important? How do we intentionally take up less space? What does making space for others to speak without speaking for them look like to you?-Have you participated in an affinity space? What did you learn from it? Tell us about it in the comments!-Episode Links:Code switch from NPR It's been a Minute from NPRHow to Be An Anti-Racist - by Ibram X. Kendi Stamped from the Beginning - by Ibram X. KendiThe Skin We're In - by Desmond ColeDr. Andrew B. Campbell - Speaker - DEI topicsOvita Williams - Speaker - Affinity Spaces and DEI-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada-What is Beyond Camp?Beyond Camp is 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 podcast.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.pro

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/mini-talking-about-campHow do you explain what we do to people that think we just “hang out with kids?”Tune in to hear about:How often does this happenHow may it make others feelHow can we hold space for camp and ‘real' lifeHow can we honour our identity as camp pros, but be sure we don't overwhelm people with the “well this one time at band camp”What can we as camp pros do to do this less, especially in new “non-camp' workspaces-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.ca-What is Beyond Camp?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 podcast.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.pro

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/imposter-syndromeDo I belong here? Do I deserve to be here? They all know I'm a fraud, they know I don't know anything…Sound familiar? Imposter syndrome strikes again!Friends, we know this is hard and affects folks both in and out of camp all the time. Join us today as we discuss strategies for how to identify imposter syndrome, how to cope and how we can build each other up and prevent it from happening. If you've been scrolling through Instagram comparing yourselves to others and feel like you're not enough - stop. You are, you deserve your position and you are fantastic! Now join us for this episode - you need it.Tune in to this episode to hear about:How do we know we are experiencing it?Self-doubtIsolation/quietFake it till you make it Positives and Negatives Stats (male vs female)Females are more likely to report it then malesWomen of color are more likely to report it then white women Ways to pump yourself up (educate yourself, speak boldly, ask for back up)How does it show up at camp? How about in the off0season?In getting involved in the greater camp community -What's a tip you could give about overcoming imposter syndrome? Tell us about it in the comments!-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada-What is Beyond Camp?Beyond Camp is 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 podcast.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.pro

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/mini-livable-wageMaking a career in camping doesn't have to mean living paycheck to paycheck.Tune in to hear about:Why do we care?What have our experiences been?The future of camp pros if they are able to find other work during the pandemicRetention & work-life balance Pay gaps - they are real! Non-profits should pay people what they are worth -Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.ca-What is Beyond Camp?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 thispodcast.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.pro

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/self-love-body-positivityBefore you can love others, you've got to love yourself. Your whole self!We are thrilled to dive into the topic of self-love, body positivity and diet culture today with our guest Alana. Alana is vulnerable and open with us as she shares how she has come to understand and love her body. Camp is a place where we talk often about healthy relationships and what is more important than the relationship we have with our body? Come and join us as we learn more about this important topic. We do want to offer a content warning today for brief discussion of eating disorders. Please take care of yourselves friends.Alana grew up going to summer camp, loving every minute. She has over 6 years in year-round camp leadership, including staff training, recruiting, and development, volunteer management, special event planning, program development, and user group recruiting. She currently serves as Camp Director at Camp Hochelaga in Vermont. Tune in to this episode to hear about:How do you identify? How do those identities intersect for you as a camp pro?Where do you feel you carry privilege?What does self-love mean to you?What does body positivity mean to you? Does this differ from self-love?How do we create a culture of self-love/body positivity at camp?-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of CanadaAlana Matteson, Camp Director - Camp Hochelaga-What is Beyond Camp?Beyond Camp is 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 podcast.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.pro

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/mini-switching-campsWhy making a change is hard, and why it can be necessary.Tune in to hear about:Have we done it? Why do it?Encouraging your staff to do so Bettering the industry as a whole-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.ca-What is Beyond Camp?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 podcast.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.pro

Find full show notes and more at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/social-media-advocacyHow to use social media as a tool for advocacy and making our world a better place.Join us today as we chat with the fabulous Kate Taylor about what it means to step up and use social media for more than just photos of your cats and what you ordered for dinner last night. Kate speaks to us openly and honestly about the path to exploring and identifying her privilege and how she uses that to advocate for others. Advocacy isn't simply about speaking for others, instead, it's about amplifying their voices and creating space for them to join you at the table. Well folks, we are thrilled to welcome Kate to the table and listen to her words of wisdom today.Tune in to this episode to hear about:How do you identify? and where do you feel you carry privilege?Have you always thought about your privilege? What started you thinking about it? Was there a moment at camp?Your passion project of inclusion…. Do you consider yourself an advocate?How do you set boundaries?Talk to me about social media? Why is this important? Why not just upload pictures of catsWhat would suggest other people identify similarly do to better advocate for people.How have you seen social media be a platform for advocacy?? Tell us about it in the comments!-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of CanadaKate Taylor, Camp Director, YMCA Kanawana@thiskatetaylor; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katewtaylor; -What is Beyond Camp?Beyond Camp is 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 podcast.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.pro

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/mini-hard-conversationsIt's only difficult until you have the conversation.Today's mini-pod is all about the messy conversations that can happen in an industry where people are as passionate as they are at camp.Tune in to hear aboutWhat do we mean by hard conversations?As a supervisor but also as a recipient, how often do we practice being on the receiving end.Our story with GabzSometimes it's hard to walk the walk. It's okay to admit that How do we set ourselves up for these conversations to give them but also to learn from them Mental reminder in re: resources & boundaries -Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.ca-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

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/i-am-who-i-am-3Two incredible camp professionals, that just happen to be women, and just happen to be mother and daughter and just happen to own and direct a camp together. Let's keeping digging into identity.Today we are here with the fabulous Jacqui and Gabrielle or Gabz from Camp Ouareau. I want to introduce both of them quickly before we dive in deeper and really get to know them. Jacqui and her family became owners of Ouareau in 2002 they have worked diligently to develop programs and activities while maintaining Ouareau's traditions. Jacqui's lifelong camping experience has enabled her to contribute to the international camping world; she has been on a variety of boards including the International Camping Fellowship. Amongst her many awards, in  2019 she was awarded the Ron Johnstone Lifetime Achievement Award,  she was the first woman in Quebec to receive the award!Gabrielle Raill is passionate about girl empowerment, team building, and leadership, Gabz takes the lead in camper development. She is an internationally recognized speaker amongst camp professionals on leadership and training, she is also one of the founders of the Women in Camp Summit and the Thanks to Camp movement. You may also recognize her as one of the co hosts of both Camp code and Camp hacker. Also no stranger to awards, in 2017 she received the Jack Pearse Award of Honour by the Canadian Camping Association.Tune in to this episode to hear about:How Gabz and Jacqui identifyThe connection that has forged between the two of them and how boundaries helped shape thatHow both personally and professionally, the duo has managed personal and professional challenges and successesBeing supportive of each other's independence and allowing each to write their own storyFinding your own way vs riding your mom's coat tails. Gabz how did you manage this? Jacqui how did you support her? At the end of the day, why do you these two work well together? And what's the secret!? Have you ever worked with a family member at camp? Tell us about it in the comments!Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of CanadaGabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp OuareauJacqui Raill, Owner - Camp OuareauWhat 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

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/mini-goal-setting-resolutionSo you say you want a resolution…Beyond Camp is BACK!We hope you had a restful break and that you're easing into 2021.In this mini-pod, tune-in to hear about:Goals vs resolutions Western colonial new year vs personal new year vs religious new year Do we make them? Do we hate them? What are we doing this year?Just surviving, productivity culture, it's okay to just exist You are more than your resolutions and goals -Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.ca-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.If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.pro

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/mini-covid-sucksSeriously - It's what we're all thinking.Friends, we say we talk about hard things. So here we are to walk that walk with you. We all need a friend like Cassie… What led up to needing these boundaries Why we are deciding to pauseWhere we want to go from hereHas the pause been helpful so far?-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.ca-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

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/i-am-who-i-am-2The good, the bad and the real side of being the next generation of camp directors, owners and leaders.Young, emerging, aspiring, whatever word you identify with, these are camp professionals that want to get involved and stay involved. Listen in, as we discuss the in's and out's of identifying as one of those camp professionals. What we had when we started out, what opportunities we wished we had, and how the industry could better support young emerging camp pros.Tune in to this episode to hear about:Benefits of young/aspiring pros in leadership - new perspectivesImportance of humility/learning from those who have come before Top tips for advancing your career & making a name for yourself Advocating for yourself - self-growth & mentorship, creating space for yourself Professional developmentIdentifying shortfalls and how to work on them/spin them/attack them/leave them and build a strong team around you Asking for feedback, receiving it and acting on it Feeling discouraged with camping/the industry What do we need from the industry right now? What do we want to see from the industry as a whole? What is/was your experience like as a young or aspiring camp pro? Tell us about it in the comments!-Recharge StationHow do you charge your batteries? What makes you feel inspired?Cassie: Habit tracking and goal setting - critical to constant self-awareness and potential improvement.-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada-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

Find more at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/mini-motivationMotivation may come and go, but being the best Camp Director you can be is forever!Tune into this mini-pod as we cover:Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation, what is it, what does it look likeWhat motivates us?How does that change based on energy and mood?What drives us? Competition, desire to do good, recognition, social media likes?What do we do when we aren't motivated? Checking boxes to get things done?Motivation in the pandemic

Find more at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/i-am-who-i-am-2Welcome, Theresa McDonald-Lee as we unpack what it means to be a full-time camp pro and full-time parent.Join us today as we chat with Theresa about parenting, from newborns to the teenage years, from regular summers to living through a pandemic - you don't want to miss Theresa's advice. She points out a blind spot many of us have had as we work through this pandemic, that we've offered lots of support to camp pros but have we checked in on our camp friends who are also parenting? Current parents, parents to be or folks who are dreaming of having kids one day - this is one episode you don't want to miss.Tune in to this episode to hear about:Theresa's Camp journey and her biggest take away from living through the pandemicHow does Theresa identify? How parents are and aren't supported by the camping industry. How can we better support to parents?Advice for a young person or couple considering having children while also having a career in camping.How female camping pros can feel the need to hide that you are a parentHow being a parent affects your perspective as a directorAre you a parent and a camp professional! Tell us about it in the comments!-Recharge StationHow do you charge your batteries? What makes you feel inspired?Rachel: A “Love Update”: Get together with friends to give a life update, share an obstacle, a victory and something you are excited for. It's a chance to build community and foster a support group through these wild times.-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of CanadaTheresa McDonald-Lee, Executive Director at Camp Kintail-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

Find more at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/millennial-lifeOver the next few decades, millennials, like us will be running the camp industry. How do we own the good and problematic aspects of the millennial stereotype?Tune in to this mini-pod as we cover:The wide age range of millennialsHow we're painted with a broad brush and even scapegoated Advantages: bringing a new perspective How does it fit with our identities?What privilege does being a millennial give you?-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.ca-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

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

Find more at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/adultingIf you've used the hashtag adulting, or if that word grinds your gears, this is the episode for you.Get ready to dive in and perhaps have your thoughts altered, but that is your choice in the end. Today we are speaking with Beth Allison and discussing the popularized word “adulting.” She speaks about telling your own story, how we need to stop “shoulding” ourselves, and the power of Social Media. Join us as we talk about making noise and being our best selves. Tune in to this episode to hear about:Beth's journey into camping and her work co-founding Go Camp ProHow Beth defines adulting? Why do you think the phrase adulting has become popular? What are your thoughts on how we/social media define adulting?Why do you think this is important in the context of camp?How can we help our camp staff find their identity as adults - in camp and out of camp?How does “Adulting” make you feel! Tell us about it in the comments.-Recharge StationHow do you charge your batteries? What makes you feel inspired?Cassie: Meditation App - HeadSpace or Audible has many great low cost or free podcasts/guided meditations to assist in restful sleep. I have always loved Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep), I think I actually slept through most classes….. but with more practice, I was on that conscious sleep line, where my body was resting, but my mind was listening.-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada-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

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/consent-mini-Why understanding and teaching about consent is more important than ever in the Camp IndustryTune in to this mini-pod as we cover:Consent & boundaries What do we mean by each?Physical & Emotional How is the pandemic a giant practice in thisHow does it apply to camp?-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.ca-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

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

How do camp pros process grief?Welcome to a Beyond Camp Mini-Pod! Here we take a few minutes to talk about some of the emotions and feelings that camp pros may be forced to process in their time as directors.We start off with grief.Tune in to this episode to hear about:Grief at the end of the summer Grief as a process and an emotion Grief in crisis or immediate grief when something happens such as lost of loved one Long term grief Grief over lost potential -Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.ca-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

Find more at https://gocamp.pro/beyondcamp/pandemic-fatigueThis is hard, and this is real, so what do we do when we're camp directors who are just so darn sick of the pandemic?We have all heard the term or a variation of it: Pandemic Fatigue, Crisis Burnout… whatever you call it, it exists. We are digging into how we have managed and are managing as the pandemic moves on with us day after day. From research to lived experiences join us as we discuss our journey as the pandemic continues to be in our lives.Tune in to this episode to hear about:What is pandemic fatigue? How do you know if you're feeling it?How is pandemic fatigue like crisis fatigue?No matter what we call it, how do we cope with it?How does what we see on the news and social media add to our ongoing fatigue?How do we get off this rollercoaster of emotion?Have you experienced pandemic fatigue? Tell us about it in the comments.-Bonus Content:Aka, the stuff we said would be in the show notes! Thanks for reading!Psychology Today: Crisis Fatigue and the COVID-19 PandemicHopkin's Medicine: How to Deal with Coronavirus Burnout and Pandemic Fatigue-Recharge StationHow do you charge your batteries? What makes you feel inspired?Rachel: Healthy Foods. As many of us head into the fall season, what new recipes are you trying?-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.ca-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

Find links and full show notes at https://gocamp.pro/beyondcampWe're back and we're digging in just as hard as in the summer! First up - our identity - as people and camp pros.Season 2 of Beyond Camp has arrived! After finishing our first season in what felt like record speed we are excited to be sharing our first conversation of season 2 with all of you. Sit back and relax as we discuss our identities, what they mean to us and how they shape us and why we are dedicating so much time to talking about them. We aren't experts but we are here to get vulnerable and learn alongside each one of you. Tune in to this episode to hear about:Where Cassie and Rachel are at in the fall of 2020Why the theme of this season is going to be all about identityHow identities carry weight and privilege in different settingsHow to learn about identities that we don't know or relate to?What do we stand to lose if we don't talk about identity at camp?What's next for Rachel and Cassie?Thanks for tuning in to this season of Beyond Camp! What should we talk about next season? Send our producer, Matt and email at matt@gocamp.pro-Bonus Content:Aka, the stuff we said would be in the show notes! Thanks for reading!Book: The Art of PossibilityLeilani Nussman's Anti-Racism In Summer Camps article seriesInstagram: S'more MelaninNalgene Water Bottle-Your Hosts:Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - kentr@girlguides.ca-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