Emergency Preparedness - with Tracey Gaslin, Dr. Barry Garst and Tim Huchton - The Day Camp Pod #135

Send us Fan MailFind show notes and more at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/emergency-prepFrom Plans to Practice: Building Calm, Capable Leadership in a CrisisWhen it comes to camp leadership, few responsibilities matter more than being prepared for the unexpected. In this episode of The Day Camp Pod, your hosts are joined by Dr. Barry Garst, Tracey Gaslin and Tim Huchton to unpack what true emergency preparedness really looks like in today’s camp environment. From building practical, usable plans to strengthening relationships with local emergency services and empowering staff to think critically under pressure, this conversation is both strategic and deeply actionable. You’ll walk away with research backed insights, real world examples and tangible resources you can bring back to your team immediately. If safety, decisive leadership, and proactive planning are priorities for you, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.04:36 The Importance of Emergency Preparedness06:14 Developing Practical Emergency Plans10:01 Tools and Resources for Camps24:48 Building Relationships with Emergency Services27:48 Building Local Relationships for Unique Camps28:56 Involving Local Agencies in Training31:29 Critical Thinking in Emergency Preparedness36:25 Empowering Staff with Decision-Making Skills44:11 Emergency Preparedness Research Project47:39 Alliance for Camp Health Resources-Episode Links: The Safety NavigatorMESH(+) ResourcesCampWell-Your Hosts:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictJordanna Grossinger, Director - Camp Robin Hood-Your Guests:Tracey Gaslin, CEO - Alliance for Camp HealthDr. Barry Garst, Professor and Coordinator, Youth Development Programs - Clemson UniversityTim Huchton, President and CEO - Mo-RanchSponsors:Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) Find out more at https://crs4rec.com/CampminderVisit them today at campminder.comAMSkierLearn more at amskier.com.Please review and subscribe!If you’ve gotten even one good thing from the Day Camp Pod, we would be so grateful if you left us a review and subscribed to this show in your favourite Podcast app.Just click here: https://ratethispodcast.com/dcp  Thanks, Camp Pro!