Journeys and Innovation in Day Camp - with Eddie Norgard - The Day Camp Pod #108

Send us Fan MailFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/eddie-norgardNavigating the Challenges of Camp Management while Fostering Creativity and GrowthEddie Norgard is a golden example of how hard work, creativity, and purpose can propel a talented young person in the camp industry. Eddie is a super-successful YMCA professional with a creative mind, an abundance of optimism, and an interesting career, going from entry-level YMCA worker with a scouting background, to one of the young leaders in our industry in less than a decade. You’re going to love this guyHighlights:01:36 Meet Eddie Norgard05:44 Journey into the YMCA08:36 Innovative Camp Solutions15:03 Building Community Relationships22:49 Revamping the Counselor Experience23:49 Empowering Counselors for Success24:34 The Importance of Camp Culture25:16 Building Relationships and Loyalty29:55 Opportunities in the Camp Industry-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-Links From This Episode:Find these at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/eddie-norgard-Your Hosts:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictEddie Norgard, Summer Camp Professional & Executive Director - YMCALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddienorgard/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddienorgard/Email: [email protected]: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