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Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/technology-and-social-media-in-camp-leadershipTech & Camp Leadership: Maximizing Tools Without Losing FocusIn this Camp Code episode, our hosts dive into the impact of technology and social media on camp leadership. They explore whether technology has been beneficial, how it has changed the game, and the best ways to utilize these tools effectively. Joining the conversation is Travis Allison, co-founder of GoCamp.pro, who shares valuable insights on managing staff communication, engaging with parents, and teaching campers about responsible technology use. This episode emphasizes the importance of using emails over social media, creating comprehensive resources like a parent hub, and leveraging AI for better communication. Tune in for practical tips and thoughtful discussion on making technology work for your camp.-We hope you love this episode of Camp Code! If you do, please consider subscribing to the show, and leaving us a rating in your Podcast app. It's SO easy, just head to https://ratethispodcast.com/campcode-Best Practice for Leadership TrainingFrom TravisOne of the most important things camp professionals can do is recognize the true value of their time. Too often, directors and leadership staff take on tasks that seem necessary or cost-effective in the moment but, in reality, pull them away from higher-impact work. Whether it's managing social media, designing a website, plowing snow, or covering lifeguard shifts, these tasks may feel productive—but are they really the best use of your time?A simple way to assess this is by determining how much your time costs the organization. When you break down your salary into an hourly rate, you start to see your work through a different lens. That perspective can be a game-changer when deciding where to focus your efforts. If you wouldn't pay someone that hourly rate to complete a low-return task, why should the camp pay for your time to do it?By recognizing the true value of your time, you can make more informed decisions about what to take on and what to delegate. It's not just about working harder—it's about working smarter to ensure your efforts bring the greatest benefit to your camp and its mission.Resource:Click the link to access the GoCamp.Pro USELetter Special Guest:Travis Allison, Co-Founder - Go Camp Pro-Your Hosts:Beth Allison, Camp Consultant - Go Camp ProGabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp Ouareau-Thanks to our sponsors…BowlineHQCamp Leaders: Win back your time to what matters most, your campers. Bowline's comprehensive accounting, back-office solutions, and tech-enabled team free up your staff to focus on your mission. Visit bowlinehq.com to learn more and book a free 2-hour financial diagnostic. UltraCampImagine camp registration software that actually gives you MORE time for what you love - CAMP! With UltraCamp, you can effortlessly track attendance, manage staff, streamline registration, and more. Explore now at

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/readysetactionReady, Set, Action! Welcome to part two of evaluations we covered options and now we're moving onto creating a vision and putting things into action.- We hope you love this episode of Camp Code! If you do, please consider subscribing to the show, and leaving us a rating in your Podcast app. It's SO easy, just head to https://ratethispodcast.com/campcode-Best Practice for Leadership TrainingFrom Travis Thank you so much. I have two main points. The first is about a structured communication format that I've been developing to enhance how we approach sending out information. It emphasizes understanding what motivates parents, staff, rental group contacts, and other stakeholders to *open*, *read*, *absorb*, *act on*, and *share* the messages they receive. This structure can simplify communication, whether for big changes or small updates.One of the key changes I hope we make is to be intentional in our communication. By using the "open, read, absorb, act, and share" framework, we can break down complex messages into manageable parts. This approach makes it easier to both plan and measure the impact of our communications.The second point relates to organizing tasks, particularly for those of us with ADHD, where breaking down projects into steps is critical. It's common in roles like emergency services and camp management to find people who thrive in fast-paced settings but may struggle with complex planning due to ADHD. I recommend a tool called Goblin Tools. If you're taking on a large or daunting project, this tool allows you to enter the project title or key concept, and it automatically breaks it down into actionable steps. This not only makes tasks less overwhelming but also helps in delegating or prioritizing effectively. Sometimes, the simple act of breaking down a complex task can be the key to making real progress. -Special Guest: Travis Allison, Co-Founder of GoCamp.Pro - Go Camp Pro-Your Hosts:Beth Allison, Camp Consultant - Go Camp ProRuby Compton, Chief Exploration Officer - Ruby OutdoorsGabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp Ouareau-Thanks to our sponsors…UltraCampImagine camp registration software that actually gives you MORE time for what you love - CAMP! With UltraCamp, you can effortlessly track attendance, manage staff, streamline registration, and more. Explore now at ultracampmanagemnent.com/campcode.BowlineHQCamp Leaders: Win back your time to what matters most, your campers. Bowline's comprehensive accounting, back-office solutions, and tech-enabled team free up your staff to focus on your mission. Visit bowlinehq.com to learn more and book a free 2-hour financial diagnostic. 

"The most effective way to get campers this summer is to get last summer's campers to come back."On this episode, Travis Allison from Go Camp Pro joins us to talk through what's actually effective in recruiting and retaining campers and their families. Built from a sense of frustration that so many camp leaders spend so much time, energy, and money on things that don't work, the Camper Recruitment & Retention Playbook by Travis Allison and Joanna Warren Smith lays out why, and most importantly how, to get campers and keep them coming back through clear, effective communication and intentionally improved experience.Plus, we've got a Quick Qamp Question answered from Jake and Travis' decades of camp experience on the strategic focus of staff versus camper experience, and an eye-opening Stat of the Week on professional leadership turnover from the Foundation on Jewish Camps. Note: The context of the statistic quoted in the episode is clarified in the graphic below so be sure to download that!Download the #StatOfTheWeek GraphicRead More in Our Review of the Camper Recruitment & Retention PlaybookGet Your Copy of the PlaybookCome help camp thrive with us on Facebook, Instagram, or at sacredplaygrounds.com.

Resilience expert Deborah Gilboa, MD, aka “Dr. G” works with families, organizations, and businesses to identify the mindset and strategies to turn stress to an advantage. Renowned for her contagious humor, Dr. G works with groups across multiple generations, to rewire their attitudes and beliefs, and create resilience through personal accountability and a completely different approach to adversity. Author of the new book From Stressed to Resilience, she is a leading media personality seen regularly on TODAY, Good Morning America and The Doctors.  Dr. G is board certified attending family physician and is fluent in American Sign Language. She resides in Pittsburgh with her four boys.   Travis Allison hates mushy fruit but loves jam. It's not just fruit that Travis thinks about in great detail. His creative and conscientious persona has made him a keynote speaker at conferences across the US and Canada.   Travis knows his mission: to help organizations create spaces where children and young adults can be truly noticed and appreciated.   Show Highlights Solve “pain points” to normalize feeling inadequate in the “new normal” for your  learning community. Systematize kids' contributions to create connections to your community.   Tips for schools prove your mission and vision.  Savvy public school leaders use this loyalty marking tool. You can't be an expert in everything but use your expertise to focus feedback.  How to meet frustration with a little gratitude, some empathy and curiosity?  The private podcast you need to take the pressure off educators and help parents feel like allies.  Intentionally design engaging moments with the most powerful thing you can give a child.  Successful ways to connect with millennial parents. Address children's mental health issues without developing a new set of skills.   “The lens that I look at this through involves kids, whether it's in building or cleaning, not to teach them a skill and check it off, which is valuable, but to depend on them for their work is the difference between being wanted, which is great and needed. There's a lot of neuroscience research that as soon as we perceive we are needed by a community, we are then much more connected to that community. Travis talked about the power of being seen. A great way to help kids feel seen is to say, `we need you.'” -Dr G   Travis Allison and Dr G's Resources & Contact Info:   Do you want to start a podcast for your school?  Apply: https://privatepodcasts.pro/schools    Dr G Twitter Facebook Linkedin   Travis Allison LinkedIn Go Camp Pro Instagram Facebook Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.   Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today! Join the “Back to School Boot Camp” The one thing you need to start next year off with energy momentum is a solid 90-day plan.   In the “Back to School Bootcamp” I will teach you how to create your 90-day plan in just 5-days.   Join the challenge today! Apply to the Mastermind The mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders.    100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.   Apply to the mastermind today!   SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard's online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   TEACHFX School leaders know that productive student talk drives student learning, but the average teacher talks 75% of class time! TeachFX is changing that with a “Fitbit for teachers” that automatically measures student engagement and gives teachers feedback about what they could do differently.  Learn more about the TeachFX app and get a special 20% discount for your school or district by visiting teachfx.com/blbs.   ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is the missing piece in many classrooms. Many teachers are great with the main content of the lesson. Organized Binder helps with powerful introductions, savvy transitions, and memorable lesson closings. Your students will grow their executive functioning skills (and as a bonus), your teachers will become more organized too. Help your students and staff level up with Organized Binder.   Copyright © 2022 Twelve Practices LLC

Read the shownotes for more details about the episode and for links to the Fundraising tools shared at the end of the episode: https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/who-gets-the-letter-You wrote a letter. Now who does it go to?Welcome back Travis Allison as he returns to the podcast as lead question-asker exploring exactly who should be receiving your year-end campaign letter. Travis and Joe talk about LYBUNT and SYBUNT and what they mean for how you approach this season's year-end campaign. Stay tuned through the end of the episode to learn more about their favorite fundraising tools this week and to hear from Travis his answer to the critical question, “What does the future of camp look like?”-Get your pencil, paper, calendars, and fundraising software ready, because Fundraising @ Camp is BACK!-Hey you! Yes, you, Fundraising @ Camp listener: did you know we are looking for a new co-host and moderator to join the Fundraising @ Camp podcast team? Email travis@gocamp.pro if you are interested in learning more.-What is something that you want to know about fundraising at camp? Email travis@gocamp.pro, and let us know!-This Episode's Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!Travis - Selfie Screen Bracket for Mirrorless CamerasJoe - Raise It! The Reluctant Fundraiser's Guide to Raising Money Without Selling Your Soul-Your Hosts:Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce WilliamsHeather Withrow, President & CEO - JumonvilleTravis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro-Thanks to our sponsors!CampBrainCampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.ACA - IllinoisThe 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.Check out another one of CampBrain's cool contributions to the camp industry: the Administrators' Hall of Fame. 

Finding The Narrative: A Genesys RPG Podcast Episode 91 – Genesys On Easy Mode! Welcome back to Finding The Narrative: A Genesys RPG Podcast dedicated to the Genesys Role Playing System created by Fantasy Flight Games and produced by Edge Studio.  In this episode of Finding The Narrative we talk about how to run a rules light version of Genesys for newcomers and kids inspired by question on Twitter from one our listeners, Travis Allison.  Also, Stephen will be Boosting the Signal and Tony takes Stephen and Chris back into the Crucible in the Keyforge Setting for Advantageous Threats.  So, come take a listen and find the narrative with us! Thanks for listening! Tony “Azzmodeus” Fanning, Stephen Dragonspawn, and Chris “Zszree” Holmes findingthenarrativepodcast@gmail.com Facebook Page Twitter: @FTN_Genesys Podbean Site iTunes (US) | iTunes (UK) | iTunes (Australia) | iTunes (Canada) | iTunes (Germany) Amazon Audible | Amazon Music YouTube Channel  Google Podcasts Spotify iHeartRADIO   Boosting The Signal POW Sewing Facebook page POW Sewing Email: powsewing@gmail.com Spoonflower Print-On Demand Website   Finding the Narrative Logo Artwork by Meghan Shultz Music Credits: Part 1a: Opening – Hundred Years in Helheim by Tri-Tachyon Part 1b: Boosting The Signal – Manchester Dream by Bruno E. Part 2: The Books of Genesys – ULTIMATE METAL by Loyalty Freak Music Part 3: Advantageous Threats – Digital Mk 2 by Tri-Tachyon Part 4: Outro – Catharsis by Bloodgod Part 5: Legal Disclaimer – Goodnight Kiss by Movie Theater  

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/state-of-our-industry-2021What will Summer Camp look like in 5 years? We've brought in the next best thing to a crystal ball. Welcome, Travis Allison!As we approach the start of the camp season, after the year we have all had and continue to have, we thought it would be great to have a conversation with Travis Allison, the Co-Founder of Go Camp Pro and someone so familiar to all of us in the industry. He is the co-host of the Camp Hacker Podcast and is responsible for all of the podcasts on the Go Camp Pro podcast network and is the person who brought us together. Travis is also the incoming president of the Canadian Camping Association. Our goal is to have an open discussion on important topics of the last year and get Travis's take on the industry in general. Tune-in to this episode to hear aboutCamp as a businessPromoting and Marketing campSocial Justice at CampsWhat do the next 5 years look like?-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: If your camp cup is low,find a chance to see one of your campers faces - just what we need right now to get us to the first day of camp.Howie: Book by Edith Eger “The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your LIfe” https://amzn.to/3u2mB1LTravis: “God Is Change, and Change Is God” from The Parable of the Sword by Octavia E. Butler- change is going to happen and will always happen in camp https://amzn.to/3tfUgUF-Host Links:Kelly Schuna - Owner - Hidden Pines RanchHowie Grossinger - Co-owner/Director - Camp Robin Hood, Partner - Camp Walden & Madawaska Camps Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro-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

Summer Camp is full of significant moments and experiences. Join Sherry Group members, Drew Demery and David Sherry as they speak with Travis Allison about a meaningful moment from his own camping career.

On today's episode of SOTF Radio, we are joined by Veteran Top Gun Pilot and SOTF Board Member, Travis Allison, to discuss his life, training, how joining the military changed his outlook, and joining the Sons of the Flag board. Join the Sons of the Flag Hummer Sweepstakes today at https://sonsoftheflag.org/hummer/ To find out more about Sons of the Flag visit https://www.sonsoftheflag.org/ You can also follow us across all social media! https://www.facebook.com/SonsOfTheFlag/ https://www.instagram.com/sonsoftheflag/ https://twitter.com/sonsoftheflag Sponsored by Globe: https://globe.msasafety.com/supraflex The best way to keep up with Fire Engineering? Get our regular e-Newsletter: www.fireengineering.com/enewsletter.

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/cycle-of-fundraisingAsk -> Thank -> Report -> Repeat. Here's how to do this right for your camp.Welcome to Fundraising @ Camp! A new Podcast from Go Camp Pro.Join hosts Heather Withrow, Joe Richards and Travis Allison every two weeks to get the insider knowledge on one of the most important, but least trained skills of Camp Directors and Executive Directors around the world.In this first episode, we break down the “Fundraising Cycle” and how each step can be intentionally crafted to keep donors informed, engaged and most importantly giving. Too often, we look at fundraising as a “one and done” effort - but a great fundraiser thinks about donor stewardship as a lifelong and continuous endeavour.-Please enjoy and subscribe to Fundraising @ Camp wherever you get your favourite Podcasts!-What is something that you want to know about fundraising at camp? Email travis@gocamp.pro, and let us know!-This Episode's Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!Heather: Mobile Cause (free) Annual Fundraising Planning Calendar https://go.mobilecause.com/annual-fundraising-calendar-21Joe: Sign up for the newsletter from: https://betterfundraising.com/ - you can lose hours on this site.Travis: Focus on Selling Inside JokesYour Hosts:Heather Withrow, President & CEO - JumonvilleTravis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp ProJoe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams-Thanks to our sponsor!CampBrainCampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center and fundraising programs, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while be backed by a team of 45 + passionate and caring staff members.

Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/work-with-parentsBecause you aren’t the only one that needs to wow your camp families!Beth and Ruby are joined by Travis Allison to breakdown the importance of your staff being calm, cool and collected when interacting with their camper’s parents.Do you remember your 16-20 year old self? Talking to adults is scary enough, without the fact that you are looking after the most important thing in their world.Great parent interactions (especially on opening day!) is a critical part of your camp forming trusting relationships with families. Trust us, a parent is going to tell their friends what camp their child attends - and good or bad, they will share their first impressions - so it’s our job to help our staff make the best ones!We hope you love this episode of Camp Code! If you do, please consider subscribing to the show, and leaving us a rating in your Podcast app. It’s SO easy, just head to https://ratethispodcast.com/campcode-Leadership Training Best PracticeFrom Beth AllisonGet lots of large chart paper and markers and have pairs of staff create their own “child”. This exercise helps them to understand the care that goes into parenting and really put them into their camper’s parent’s shoes.-Your Hosts:Beth Allison, Camp Consultant - Go Camp ProRuby Compton, Chief Exploration Officer - Ruby OutdoorsTravis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

Find more at https://camphacker.tv/camp-code/hiring-in-uncertain-timesInviting staff into our uncertainty. That’s what hiring for Summer 2021 is all about!If you haven’t listened to the four-part mini-series devoted to our camp professionals helping YOU, you should go back and have a listen! This is the first episode after the mini-series and the timing of our hosts could not be more on point. In this episode, it is all about preparing for the hectic hiring season that is quickly approaching us, especially in these uncertain times. There are still a lot of specifics that our camps, regulators and government need to iron out, given the global pandemic. Now camp leaders have more contingency planning to do than ever before. If you’re struggling to figure out how to start, how to manage the waves of emotions that come with the pandemic, then this episode is absolutely for you. Our hosts, Beth, Gabrielle and Ruby dive into how you can go forward, do the interview process and help navigate your hiring for the 2021 summer. Ruby reminds us about the rapidly changing news with new scientific evidence and rumours of a vaccine on the way, we need to adapt. Some suggestions presented are virtual programming to prepare your staff, developing a safety guide decision tree and as always, over-communicate. The more information you can share, the better prepared your recruits will be. Speaking about a vaccine, Beth reminds us about the inevitable truth that some camps simply may not be able to run until a vaccine is available and camp staff and campers have received the vaccine. From knowing what considerations to think about and what decisions are needed to run camp successfully in a pandemic world, Beth brings us another great resource the Covid Slack, developed my GoCamp.Pro’s very own Travis Allison. Covid Slack https://zoic.ca/covid-slackGabrielle brings up a great idea about using the alumni staff on standby to run a life wellness session for potential staff. Look at Alumi and their professions to see how it can develop the competencies of your staff and their core. Gabrielle also reminds us that staffing this year will be harder this year as we tackle the unknown of the pandemic, so how about you gets your returning staff to identify what they love about working at camp, what life lessons kids and learn and what would they like to keep or change at camp. Work smarter, not harder and use this information to help you develop your 2021 summer camp program! -We hope you love this episode of Camp Code! If you do, please consider subscribing to the show, and leaving us a rating in your Podcast app. It’s SO easy, just head to https://ratethispodcast.com/campcode-Leadership Training Best PracticeFrom Ruby ComptonThe season of giving is approaching, so one thought is to share a 2020 camp swag that you can send to camp staff or alumni to remind them that although this year may not have been great for camps, the work that staff and alumni do throughout the years does not go unrecognized.-Your Hosts:Gabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp OuareauBeth Allison, Camp Consultant - CampHacker.tvRuby Compton, Chief Exploration Officer - Ruby Outdoors

What we know about COVID-19 and how it is affecting summer camps as of March 20th, 2020.In these interesting, uncertain, wild, scary times, we wanted to keep the camp world up to date with what the leaders in the industry are thinking, saying and doing when it comes to COVID-19 and it's affect on the summer camp world. Andy, Sam and Ehren are joined by Joel Bennett, a camp veteran and consultant who recently led an excellent ACA “crucial conversation” webinar about the coronavirus situation. We also have with us Colette Marquardt, the Executive Director of ACA Illinois, and Travis Allison the curator of the Summer Camp Professionals Facebook Page, co-owner of Go Camp Pro and the curator of the Go Camp Pro Coronavirus Slack Group.In this emergency episode, we discuss:Open Houses, Camp Tours, etc. - Everything is on holdEffective communication in an era of disinformation with current families, prospective families, hired staff, prospective staff and campersCash flow - marketing, purchasing, staffing, lines of credits, loans, etc.What if the Camp Season Doesn't take place? Developing creative solutions for potential staffing challenges.Working Remote without Missing a Beat: Best PracticesDid we miss something? Please let us know in the comments or by email: daycampquestions@gocamp.pro-DisclaimerThis is not legal advice, nor does it act as a substitute for keeping yourself up to code with your governmental health regulations. Please act with an informed and current perspective.-ResourcesGo Camp Pro's COVID-19 & Camp Master Resource Page​Go Camp Pro's Camps & COVID-19 (free) Slack team (even if you have an existing Slack account you'll need to create another one for this new Team)View Joel's Webinar here-Your HostsAndy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampEhren Gluckstein, Assistant Director - Camp Robin Hood - Robin Hood Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictJoel Bennett, Principal @ Joel Bennett ConsultingColette Marquardt, Executive Director of ACA IllinoisTravis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - CampHacker.TV, Founder at Go Camp Pro

Mental Health and YOUR Day Camp StaffAs you prepare for your staff training, you no doubt have heard everyone and their aunt talking about mental health and maybe even mental health issues with camp staff.If you haven't, one stat should perk your ears up. About 32 percent of American teens between the ages of 13 and 18 have an anxiety disorder at some point.Our Gen Z staff are growing up in an anxiety-driven world, with not many coping skills and then are put in to a hugely stressful environment at camp.We need to help our staff this summer and the Day Camp Pod is here to help you, help your staff have the best summer they can.We're bringing out the big guns for this episode. The man, the legend, Bob Ditter, and the woman behind the mentally well staff at Liberty Lake, Cathi Fischer are here alongside Ehren, Sam and Andy to bring you the some very practical tips and training ideas.Tune in to hear about:Where this mental health crisis comes from?Why camp seems to trigger anxiety and high stress in staffHow to educate staff to be able to be normalize stress and learn from stressful momentsSpecific techniques on how to help a staff member in crisisHow to build in mental health supports into your staffing, training and camp routinesWhat are you doing this summer to help your staff be the mentally best they can be? Want more ideas and inspiration on how to handle staff and mental health? - Dr. G is here to help!Episode 5 of First Class Counsellors - Mental Health, Breaks and Self Care for Camp Staff with guest Dr. G!Travis Allison's interview with Dr. GCheck out Dr. G's “Prescription for Preventing Stressed out Staff. Camp staff, talk to your directors about this and send them these links to check it out.Watch the video hereFind out more here YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp, past president ACA NY/NJ, partner/founder Everwood Day Camp, founder/past president NJ Camps Government Affairs ProjectEhren Gluckstein, Assistant Director - Camp Robin Hood, Director - Robin Hood Leadership Centre & Corporate Rentals, Volunteer Ontario Camps Association (OCA) annual conference/accreditation visitor Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crysta

“My great passion around camp is to get more kids there, because I really believe that every kid should go to summer camp.” In Episode 81, Travis Allison and I discuss the power of one person to make a huge impact on a child’s life, not only at summer camp but also in the home.… The post Ep. 81: The Power of One with Travis Allison appeared first on Sunshine Parenting.

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Travis Allison gives us some marketing wisdom but he goes beyond that to discuss his true passion. And, this episode marks the introduction of The Lightning Round.

While we spend a lot of time planning staff training for our summer staff, it is not uncommon to expect new year-round directors to jump in without providing them the tools for success. Beth, Gab, and Ruby are joined by special guest, Travis Allison for this special episode of Camp Code. Best Practice for Leadership Training As a new director, build your support system and include at least one of each of the following: a person who is always willing to listen, a person who is objective and can tell it like it is, and a person who has been working in camping who can serve as a mentor.      

Links - News about the camping/recreation industry  (Travis) - PostSecret-like confessions get yearbook canned - http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/response-to-hs-yearbook-confessions-052010 (Dan) - Time “How to Deprogram Bullies: Teaching Kindness 101” http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1989122,00.html (Joe) - http://calitreview.com/9087  This is an interesting take on how summer camp is portrayed in the media of movies - if you were hired as a camp counsellor and you went to the movie store to rent a movie to see what you have gotten yourself into - or to prepare - would you learn the right things?  Do the movies listed really show people what camp is? (Gab) - http://withoutmedia.wordpress.com/  “What was is it like to go without media for 24hrs?” Students from the University of Maryland try to go unplugged for 24hrs Picks Of The Week - A tool that will make you a better camp director   (Travis) - ReWork book by 37signals.com (Joe) - Cool Tools - http://www.kk.org/cooltools/ (Gab) - Shackelton’s Way, a book review on leadership and team work, with the link to amazon.com to purchase the book http://leadershipissues.blogspot.com/2004/10/book-review-shackletons-way.html (Dan) Hired on MTV http://www.mtv.com/shows/hired/series.jhtml   Your Hosts: Dan Weir, Director at Frost Valley YMCA Gab Raill, Director at Camp Ouareau Joe Richards, Administrative Director at Pearce Williams Christian Centre Travis Allison, Social Media Manager at Our Kids Media

Welcome to CampNation 10.  This podcast we talk through what our camps are doing to keep in touch with parents during the summer.    It was a great discussion and it was really interesting to hear what the camps represented will be doing to remain “social” with their clients throughout a busy summer..   Thanks to Gabe Chernov from Birch Trail Camp in Minong, Wisconsin for joining us for this discussion. Gabe also runs a free social network for summer camps called SmoreCamp.   Camps may find this an interesting alternative to Facebook for maintaining that feeling of community throughout the year. CampNation 10 – Communicating with Parents During Camp Links - News about the camping/recreation industry 10 Dos and Don’ts for Brands on Twitter Facebook takes over the world. Five Tips for Making Ideas Happen (also listen to the author on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast) Picks Of The Week – A tool that will make you a better camp director Dan: Lisa Loeb’s “Camp Lisa“ Gab: Article: Summer Camp Launched My Career – by Andy Barry Joe: Wild Apricot Blog: http://www.wildapricot.com/blogs/newsblog/archive/2010/04/26/is-your-nonprofit-tax-status-at-risk.aspx, http://www.wildapricot.com/blogs/newsblog/archive/2010/04/22/nonprofit-blog-topics-ideas.aspx Travis: Bobcat Toolcat Gabe: Trumpia Your Hosts: Dan Weir, Director at Frost Valley YMCA Gabe Chernov, Director at Birch Trail Camp Joe Richards, Administrative Director at Pearce Williams Christian Centre Travis Allison, Social Media Manager at Our Kids Media

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