2024 Look Back & Forward - with Sam, Justin and Gregg - The Day Camp Pod #107

Send us Fan MailFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/2024forwardNavigating the Day Camp Renaissance: Staffing Solutions and InnovationsSummer 24 is in the books, and our September to-do lists have turned into pumpkin spice… Time to get the Day Camp Pod back on track for another great season of best practices and unique insights - To get things going, we’re bringing back a few of our all-stars from last season to debrief the past and look a little forward into the unknown- So kick back day campers and let’s do it.Highlights:05:40 Summer 2024 Reflections08:34 Staffing Challenges and Solutions12:05 Scheduling and Attendance Strategies25:07 Reflecting on Staff Attendance Strategies28:24 Discussing Campers Post-Pandemic Behavior30:50 Parental Involvement and Communication34:41 Staff Training and Support Systems37:05 The Importance of Camp Community45:04 Future of Camp Leadership and Branding-If you love the Day Camp Pod, we would be grateful if you subscribed and left us a review. It’s SUPER easy, too! Just head to http://ratethispodcast.com/dcp-YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictSam Borek, Camp Owner/Director - Woodmont Day CampJustin Pritikin, Director of Staff - Everwood Day CampGregg Licht, Director - Elmwood Day Camp-Sponsors:Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) Looking to elevate your camp experience? For over 25 years, Commercial Recreation Specialists has been transforming camps with water inflatables, Splashpads, playgrounds, and more! Boost your programming, drive registrations, and attract more campers. Our team of Recreation Specialists is here to help you design the ultimate space. Let’s take your camp to the next level – because we’re serious about FUN! Find out more at https://crs4rec.com/CamptivitiesScheduling shouldn’t be so difficult and take as much time as it does! Come check out Camptivities to learn about all of our scheduling tools, specifically designed for camps by camp people. Save time, get rid of the mistakes, and get back to enjoying your summer! Find out more at camptivities.comCampMinderCampminder has the most robust offerings of features out there. But more importantly, every feature works together to create a full, seamless system that helps camps run more efficiently. Visit them today at campminder.com