Podcast appearances and mentions of gabrielle raill

Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/ace-your-next-interviewDo you ever wish you could get inside the head of the person interviewing you? Well wish no more!It's interview season for many camps! Around the world, camp counselors are preparing to share why they are the right fit for a camp position this summer. So, in the spirit of giving you an insider's perspective, we have 3 camp directors on the panel who are hiring camp staff RIGHT NOW to tell you exactly what they're looking for in a candidate.Say hello to Gabrielle Raill (from Camp Code and CampHacker fame!) and Tiff Gratton-McDuffie (from the Day Camp Pod)! This episode is FULL of gold nuggets, so grab a pen and paper and tune in!-Do you read the show notes? Let us know - click the following link to receive 10% off a lifetime subscription of Go Camp Pro's 5-Minute Fridays. (psst. Even if you don't buy anything, clicking this link will still help!)(click here - https://bit.ly/pod-notes-discount)-E.G.E.L - Ever Growing Ever LearningBack next episode!-Host LinksMatt Wilfrid, Executive Producer of Podcasting at Go Camp ProOliver Gregan, Executive Director at YMCA Camp WinonaTiffany Gratton-McDuffie, Executive Director - Purposeful PlayGabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp Ouareau-What is First Class Counselors?Camp Directors, this Podcast isn't for you. It's time to delegate! First Class Counsellors is for your counselling staff, the ones who are on the ground, playing with kids and changing lives.Each week, we'll cover practical and accessible tips that will level up your camp counsellor skills. These are things every counsellor should know, but that you may not have time to teach in staff training.Our two hosts, Oliver Gregan and Matt Wilfrd from Go Camp Pro are excited to be able to provide this resource to camp counsellors and up and coming staff, who they believe, have the most important job at camp.This is free professional development for your counsellors! We would love your feedback. Please leave your comments below, or, send Matt an email! Thank you!

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/empowering-staff-to-actWho better to wrap up another great season with, than our friend Gabrielle Raill.I don't know about you Howie but one of the worst things at the end of the summer, as a camp owner or director, is to find out that one of your staff members has been upset about something all summer or a group of counselors has been talking about something you had no idea was an issue. When this happens it creates misunderstandings, missed opportunities for staff improvement and a potentially toxic staff culture. The very talented Gabrielle Raill, Director, Camp Ouareau and Co-Host of CampCode is our guest today to share her A.C.T. strategy that empowers staff to ACT so they don't talk behind your back.Tune-in to this episode to hear aboutWhat is A.C.T.?How do you see this approach to staff empowerment being even more important this summer? Tips on training supervisors to be skilled at facilitating this?In what ways could our counsellors use this with their campers?-Thanks for listening!If you have a suggestion or guest you'd like to hear on an upcoming show, please email our producer, Matt at matt@gocamp.pro.-What Inspires You? Things that inspire our hosts and guests to be the best Camp Owners they can be.Kelly: The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change The Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stainer - also was guest on Brene Brown PodcastHowie: Advocacy letter writing campaign to the Premier - incredibly emotional and heart warming to hear them speak to the need for camp and “because of camp” messages.Gabrielle: Brandi Carlile - Broken Horses-Host Links:Kelly Schuna - Owner - Hidden Pines RanchHowie Grossinger - Co-owner/Director - Camp Robin Hood, Partner - Camp Walden & Madawaska Camps Gabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp Ouareau-Thanks to our sponsors:CampBrainCampBrain provides management and registration software to camps and conference centers. Serving 1300+ camps since 1994, with a dedicated staff of 45+ providing personal, caring support and building beautiful, intuitive software.For more information visit them at https://www.campbrain.com/CamptivitiesIn a year where you're juggling so many changes, let's take activity scheduling off that list. Camptivities is specifically designed for camps by camp people. Save time, money and resources to create your best activity schedule yet! Find out more at camptivities.com

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/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 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 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 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 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 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

Is your staff training as good as it can be? We've brought in the Camp Code pros to help you get it there!We're releasing this episode in April 2020. Aka one of the most unsettling points in our industry's history. Right now, we don't know if camp will happen.What we do know is that if (and when) it does, we need our staff to be ready to give kids the most amazing, outdoor, socially non-distanced experience of their lives.The quality of your staff is the key to camper retention and the quality of the intention that you put into your training is the key to the quality of your staff.Get it?So whenever you're ready to think about your next staff training, this is the episode for you. We're so excited to welcome Gabrielle Raill and Ruby Compton from the Camp Code Podcast from Go Camp Pro - a podcast entirely dedicated to staff training and leadership development in camp staff.Tune in to hear about:Why staff training starts in the job application and interviewWhy your “why” is absolutely critical to address in staff trainingHow to ensure that the new staff feel especially welcome at trainingHow online training can both hinder and help your training goalsMany more GENIUS tidbits from Ruby and GabDid we miss something? Please let us know in the comments or by email: daycampquestions@gocamp.pro-If you love the Day Camp Pod, we would be grateful if you subscribed and left us a review. It's SUPER easy to! Just head to http://ratethispodcast.com/dcp-THE DAY CAMP PROGRAM TIP OF THE WEEKAndy: Orientation LeadersSam: Closing Ceremonies by using the Camp Counsellor Manifesto by Joe RichardsEhren: Fast-paced pre-camp training with lots of variety in terms of speakers, space, timing and location.Ruby: We don't have enough time! Setting staff training objectives clearly and then sticking to them relentlesslyGabz: Give your Sr. Staff who will lead sessions this session format: Lecture -> Do -> Lecture -> Do -> Review. You can even gather your staff team's skills to lead some of the “Do” (interactive) parts of the training.-YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampEhren Gluckstein, Assistant Director - Camp Robin Hood - Robin HoodSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictGabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp OuareauRuby Compton, Chief Exploration Officer - Ruby Outdoors-SPONSORS:Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:American Camp Association, NY & NJ   http://www.acanynj.org/AM Skier Insurance    http://www.amskier.com/Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS)   https://crs4rec.com/

Camp is weird! Let’s help staff navigate.Building off of what we learned from Episode 56, we wanted to focus on some of the findings our Camp Directors friends came across this past summer. Focusing on the outside world, and fitting in on some the cultures we develop at camp, we want to focus on some guidance to help prepare your staff for a summer at camp.Our hosts Beth Allison, Ruby Compton and Gabrielle Raill dig in to the following topics:Empowering the staff.. More and more, parents are calling to ask questions about contracts and/or asking for time off for their kids. We want to empower the staff, and are always looking for ways for staff to be accountable for their own employment.Cellphones are a crutch that is a part of our culture, however; at camp it can interfere with the important connections that get created at camp.Vaping!Sleep habits, reflecting on the research of sleep and implementing these with staffMoving from living alone, to having interaction all of the time and how we get staff to welcome being in reach with people at all times.Leadership Training Best PracticesOvercoming the cell phone issue as a staff with a joy listGather the staff together with 5 flip chart papers and markers. Get the staff talking and adding things to categories on sheets like “this made me smile”, “this makes me happy”, “this was a memory or magical moment that I remember most”.The kicker: Then ask them, “how many of these moments happened because of a phone?”This can open up a conversation about your cell phone policy and how phones can help or hinder connection.Your Hosts:Gabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp OuareauBeth Allison, Camp Consultant - CampHacker.tvRuby Compton, Chief Exploration Officer - Ruby Outdoors     

Listen in as two of the brilliant minds and hearts behind the Women in Camp Summit, beth Allison and Gabrielle Raill, share their internal experiences of moving through fear and perfectionism as they helped create the first ever Women in Camp Summit (WIC). There are lessons and wisdom nuggets in here for all of as leaders. Bold leadership is about being vulnerable WITH boundaries, being connected to your WHY, having a strong network of support, and more!  Be sure to register for the Women in Camp Summit here: http://www.acail.org/women-in-camp-summit.html and follow WIC on instagram @womenincamping to meet so many badass ladycamppros with ladycamppro insta take over project!  Other awesome Camp Pros mentioned in the podcast include:  Ruby Compton, fellow Camp Code Podcast host and creator of WIC who you can check out at https://rubyoutdoors.com and follow on social media @rubyoutdoors.  Colette Marquardt Executive Director of ACA Illinois, you can get in contact with her via email, colette@acail.org Dr. G, parenting and youth development expert you can find at https://askdoctorg.com  Peg Smith, former CEO of the American Camp Association, you can find many fantastic articles from her on the ACA website including this one: https://www.acacamps.org/news-publications/blogs/camp-connection/peg-smith-why-i-love-camp  And finally, you can get in contact with our two guests Beth Allison via https://gocamp.pro at beth@gocamp.pro and Gabrielle Raill via http://en.ouareau.com at gabrielle@ouareau.com.  Subscribe, rate, and review B.R.A.V.E. on the Stitcher App, Podbean, and ITunes! Follow B.R.A.V.E. on Instagram and Twitter @brave_educators and on Facebook @brave.educators Have questions or want to share your story on B.R.A.V.E.? Email me brave.educators@gmail.com. You can follow me personally on Instagram @embodied.soul.love   Until next week, go out Be BRAVE, Hearts Forward.  Credits:  Music by https://www.soundcloud.com/ikson

Links - News about the camping/recreation industry Small Business Trends: "Banning Social Media Doesn’t Work, Education Does"   Help busy women relax and recharge How Safe is your child’s summer camp? Summer camp launched my career - Andy Barrie Picks Of The Week – A tool that will make you a better camp director Dan W.: Ron Clark - “The Essential 55”,   “The Excellent 11” Dan R.: Create any size wall poster from any size image. Also http://www.jotform.com/ Gab: Cool craft that actually looks good Joe: Sreetips - social media professor page of amazing links.    Your Hosts: Dan Weir, Director at Frost Valley YMCA Gabrielle Raill, Director at Camp Ouareau Joe Richards, Administrative Director at Pearce Williams Christian Centre Dan Richards, former Canadian and New Zealand camp Director

In this week's CampNation Dan, Gab, & Travis talk about the news in the world of summer camps. We were thrilled to have Scott Arizala (http://www.thecampcounselor.com/) join us from the TriState Camping Conference.   He and Dan recorded while huddled around Dan's computer at the hotel.   We took advantage of Scott's experience to discuss one of the topics that he had presented just that morning. Links - News about the camping/recreation industry (Dan) US survey finds sharp drop in children's bullying (Travis) OKGo video as Camp activity  (Gab)  DNTO (Definitely Not the Opera) episode with Chris Thurber. The interview takes place early on in the hour, about 1/5 of the way in.  Discussion - You're Fired (and other difficult management conversations) Picks Of The Week - A tool that will make you a better camp director Dan -  Good to Great by Jim Collins Gab - Afternoon slump?  Use peppermint and cinnamon to help keep your staff alert Scott -  Nurture Shock by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman Travis - Rubbermaid Farm Cart Your Hosts: Dan Weir – Frost Valley YMCA (New York) Gabrielle Raill – Camp Ouareau (Quebec) Scott Arizala - The Camp Counselor.com (Oregon) Travis Allison – Our Kids Media

In this week's CampNation Dan, Gab, Joe & Travis talk about the news in the world of summer camps. We had a great time during this recording chatting about the effects of Facebook on the lives of camp directors.   I think one of the great take-aways from the discussion was the link that Dan posted (see below) to the list of more than 80 organizations social media policies.   Using these as a starting point will make your work a lot easier. On with the show!   Links - News about the camping/recreation industry (Gab) Slate: Why Can't Johnny Jump Tall Buildings? Parents expect way too much from their kids. (Dan) Instructables.com: Rustic Hammock Style Wilderness Chair (Joe) Trend of articles on saving money on summer camp: Tips for making summer camp more affordable, How to keep the cost of summer camp low, How to save on Summer Camp (Travis) - Seth Godin's Linchpin Book Club for Camp Directors Extra: Frost Valley's Registration Form, Pearce Williams Registration Form Discussion: Facebook Social Media Policies from 80+ Organizations - you can use this Mashable.com resource to help create your own policy Frost Valley YMCA - Staff members are representatives of Frost Valley YMCA and should act in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of camp at all times.  They will be held strictly accountable for their actions on and off property. Picks Of The Week - A tool that will make you a better camp director Dan -  TeuxDeux Gab - VoiceShot Joe - Flavors.me http://flavors.me/yoyojoe http://flavors.me/pwcc http://flavors.me/zoic Travis -  1Password for Mac Your Hosts: Dan Weir – Frost Valley YMCA (New York) Gabrielle Raill – Camp Ouareau (Quebec) Joe Richards – Pearce Williams Christian Centre (Ontario) Travis Allison – Our Kids Media

Welcome to the CampNation Podcast – a resource for Camp Directors and senior staff. CampNation Podcast #1 (click here to listen or right-click to download) This is a new project for Our Kids and one that we are very excited about.  It certainly has been fun for me to get set up and under way.    This is just episode #1 and we are putting it out with a soft launch – just here on the blog and on the Facebook Page (we invite you to become a Fan). We would love your feedback.  We are just getting started and want to know what you, as a camping professional, would like to hear.   Please leave us a comment, send us a message on twitter http://twitter.com/ourkidsnet or email me directly: travis@ourkids.net. **Please note: It took us a while to get everything together - including the name.  Thanks for your patience! Your Hosts: Dan, in the Catskills, during recording Travis Allison – Our Kids Media Dan Weir – Frost Valley YMCA (New York) Gabrielle Raill – Camp Ouareau (Quebec) Joe Richards – Pearce Williams Christian Centre Show Notes – Camp Minds #1 Links athinline.org www.naturerocks.org/ wix.com News/Discussion Introductions of all of our hosts Pick of the Week Thoughts Travis:  Google Sketchup Dan: Google Calendar Joe: Hootsuite Gab: Mosquito-Less (garlic bug spray) Please remember that this is just our first go.  We will be changing things up (including the name) as we keep up with podcasting. What do you think?

Welcome to the Camp Minds Podcast – a resource for Camp Directors and senior staff. Camp Minds Podcast #2: The one with the banjo Camp Minds Podcast #2 (click here to listen or right-click to download) We would love your feedback. We are just getting started and want to know what you, as a camping professional, would like to hear. Please leave us a comment, send us a message on twitter http://twitter.com/ourkidsnet (hashtag #campminds) or email me directly: travis@ourkids.net. Your Hosts: Dan Weir – Frost Valley YMCA (New York) http://twitter.com/danlovescamp Gabrielle Raill – Camp Ouareau (Quebec) Joe Richards – Pearce Williams Christian Centre http://twitter.com/yoyojoer Travis Allison – Our Kids Media http://twitter.com/zoic Show Notes – Camp Minds – Episode 2 Links Build your own front gate security system Dan Pink is the author of “A Whole New Mind: Right Brainers will Rule the Future”. His blog covers everything from fostering creativity to motivation in the work place. Email Marketing Benchmarks for Small Business: Great Tips News/Discussion How can we get more alumni to fund raise on for our camps? Inspired by this article. Pick of the Week Travis: Google Sketchup Dan: Google Calendar Joe: Hootsuite Gab: Mosquito-Less (garlic bug spray) Please remember that this is just our second attempt. We will be changing things up (I think we have now settled on the name Camp Minds) as we keep up with podcasting. What would you like to hear about camp?

Welcome to the CampNation Podcast – One Nation, Under Camp, indivisible. CampNation #3: The one with yet a different name We would love your feedback. We are just getting started and want to know what you, as a camping professional, would like to hear. Please leave us a comment, send us a message on twitter http://twitter.com/ourkidsnet (hashtag #campminds) or email me directly: travis@ourkids.net. Your Hosts: Dan Weir – Frost Valley YMCA (New York) http://twitter.com/danlovescamp Gabrielle Raill – Camp Ouareau (Quebec) Joe Richards – Pearce Williams Christian Centre http://twitter.com/yoyojoer Travis Allison – Our Kids Media http://twitter.com/zoic Show Notes – CampNation – Episode 3 Links http://www.mastersgames.com/cat/pub/pub-games.htm Pub Games to recreate for your summer camp experience. http://www.squidoo.com/ - Squidoo - a better wikipedia created by Seth Godin. Look at http://www.squidoo.com/youtubehd Google Docs as a "store anything" place - http://docs.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=50092&hl=en http://basecamphq.com/ - project management, collaboration, and task software News/Discussion Staff Retention Pick of the Week Dan - http://www.directorscamp.com/Joe - http://www.backupify.com/Travis - http://www.Evernote.comGab - Camp is for the Camper by Connie Coutellier (can be purchased on the ACA Bookstore website - http://www.cart-acabookstore.com) **NOTICE:  Thank you to everyone who has been so kind and generous with their feedback on the Podcast.   Keep your ear to the ground because we will be launching the new blog that accompanies our podcast.  We have made the final decisions about the branding for the show: Heretofore this podcast will be known as CampNation.   Episode #4 will be our official launch. What would you like to hear about camp?

CampNation #4: The one where we have our first guest Show Notes – CampNation – Episode 4 Links http://directory.fsf.org/ Wink.com/Pipl.com (Travis adds: http://spock.com) Gary Forster’s camping newsletter www.istockphoto.com News/Discussion Camp Conferences Pick of the Week Dan – “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni. Joe – http://moodle.org/ Travis – Fill in PDF forms on a Mac – http://code.google.com/p/formulatepro/downloads/list or Foxit reader for windows http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/ Gab – Peter Katz Re-mastered version of the Camp Song: www.peterkatz.org/camp.html Kam – “Super Staff SuperVision” by Michael Brandwein. Your Hosts: Dan Weir – Frost Valley YMCA (New York) http://twitter.com/danlovescamp Kam Kobeissi – Frost Valley YMCA (New York) http://twitter.com/leaderkam Gabrielle Raill – Camp Ouareau (Quebec) http://twitter.com/gabrielleraill Joe Richards – Pearce Williams Christian Centre (Ontario) http://twitter.com/yoyojoer Travis Allison – Our Kids Media http://twitter.com/zoic