Sleepaway Spirit, Pandemic Camp, Turnarounds & the Media - with Mark Transport - Day Camp Pod #44

Send us Fan MailFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/mark-transportWe’re always doing a bit of a turnaround at camp, so let’s hear from a Day Camp Pro who’s a…well…pro at it!Review us on iTunes!Being successful in the camp industry these days calls for strong, courageous leadership- and on Long Island, Mark Transport has made himself known amongst his camp peers, local and state government, and in the media.In this episode, we cover:Mark’s camp origin story, from dentist to resident camp to day campSleepaway Camp SpiritTransitioning school kids into camp kidsBeing a Turnaround ExpertFacilityNot seeing the problemsChange is essentialMark’s Experience Running Camp Summer 2020Using the MediaTalking in front of the cameraDo you have a suggestion for a future show? Let us know by email: [email protected] 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-Day Camp Tip of the WeekAndy: A tip from Joanna Warren Smith - teach your staff to answer the phone intentionally - ex. “Liberty Lake, this is Andy speaking!”Sam: Use kernels of corn instead of live bait for fishing programs.Mark: 1. Your camp is evaluated by how nice your bathroom is           2. Directors- GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY- do frontline work, builds morale-YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampTiffany Gratton-McDuffie, Executive Director - Purposeful PlaySam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictMark Transport, Owner/Director - Crestwood Country Day Camp-SPONSORS:Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:AM Skier Insurance    http://www.amskier.com/Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS)   https://crs4rec.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.It’s so easy! Just click here: https://ratethispodcast.com/dcp  Thanks, Camp Pro!