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The Day Camp Pod is for day camp leaders who want real answers and practical advice. Each episode covers how to build a resilient camp, face daily challenges, and support every camper. Our hosts and guests are experienced camp directors who believe in problem-solving, teamwork, and helping staff grow. We talk about staff training, making camps more welcoming for everyone, and building strong connections with parents. If you want to learn how empathy and creativity make camps better, and how to keep your camp strong during tough times, you’ll find new ideas here twice a month from Actober to May. The Day Camp Pod, from Go Camp Pro. Bringing you the best ideas, strategies and discussions in the Day Camp Industry.

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October 28, 2026Episode 14337 min

Onboarding New Families Part 2 - with Jackie Port and Maria Horner - The Day Camp Pod #143

Send us Fan Mail https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/onboarding-part2 Day Camp Best Practices for New Campers: Preview Days, Staff Briefings & First Day Follow Up Creating a positive first time camper experience takes thoughtful planning, clear communication, and a team that’s ready to make every family feel welcome. In part 2, Jackie Port and Maria Horner share practical strategies for preparing new campers and their families, from preview days and staff briefings to dedicated camper ambassadors and early parent follow ups. Learn how to get the right information into the right hands, ease first day nerves, and build consistent onboarding practices that help families feel confident choosing your camp! 01:33 Preview Day Blueprint 04:25 Buses Ease Anxiety 05:51 Meet and Greet Options 07:05 Open House Booths 09:51 Camper Profiles and AI 15:21 Briefing Frontline Staff 17:15 Reports and New Camper Flags 19:00 Staff Briefing Rhythm 20:34 Sharing Info With Discretion 20:53 Helping First Time Parents 24:19 Mental Health Forms 27:23 First Day Check Ins 29:06 Ambassadors For New Campers 31:27 Surveys And Metrics 33:51 Consistent Session Onboarding - Your Hosts: Andy Pritikin , Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp Sam Thompson , Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District Jordanna Grossinger , Director - Camp Robin Hood - Your Guests: Jackie Port , Assistant Director - Camp Ramaquois Maria Horner , Executive Director - Catalina Island Camps 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/ Camptivities Building the perfect camp schedule takes experience — and when a key staff member leaves, that knowledge can disappear. Camptivities protects your institutional camp knowledge and makes sure every camper gets the schedule you promised. Built by camp people, for camp people. Learn more at camptivities.com . Campminder Campminder 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 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!

October 14, 2026Episode 14249 min

Onboarding New Families Part 1 - with Jackie Port and Maria Horner - The Day Camp Pod #142

Send us Fan Mail https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/onboarding-part1 From First Hello to Forever Families: Building Belonging That Brings Campers Back A great first time camper experience can be the difference between a one summer family and a family that returns year after year. In Part 1 of this two part conversation, your hosts are joined by Jackie Port and Maria Horner to explore practical ways to welcome new campers, build parent confidence, and create a sense of belonging from the very first interaction. From personalized communication and thoughtful welcome packages to setting realistic expectations and helping families navigate the bumps along the way, this episode is packed with strategies you can put into practice. Tune in to discover how intentional onboarding can turn first time families into lifelong camp community members! 00:00 Why First Timers Matter 07:04 Camp Is A Business 09:21 Retention And Metrics 12:29 Care Package Welcome 16:33 Day Camp Onboarding Tactics 19:01 Segmenting New Families 22:27 Personal Emails Build Trust 24:35 Lead Liaison Routing 25:25 Instant Brochure Automation 26:21 Segmentation And Hype Emails 28:27 First Time Family Outreach 29:37 Keeping Big Camps Personal 30:04 Calls Versus Emails 32:48 Preschooler Prep Events 34:14 Setting Parent Expectations 35:17 Struggle Plus Support 39:34 Parent Education And Reunions 43:32 Director Authority And Trust - Your Hosts: Andy Pritikin , Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp Sam Thompson , Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District Jordanna Grossinger , Director - Camp Robin Hood - Your Guests: Jackie Port , Assistant Director - Camp Ramaquois Maria Horner , Executive Director - Catalina Island Camps 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/ Camptivities Building the perfect camp schedule takes experience — and when a key staff member leaves, that knowledge can disappear. Camptivities protects your institutional camp knowledge and makes sure every camper gets the schedule you promised. Built by camp people, for camp people. Learn more at camptivities.com . Campminder Campminder 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 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!

September 29, 2026Episode 14158 min

Summer 2026 Debrief - The Day Camp Pod - #141

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes and more at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/summer-2026 What Summer 2026 Taught Us - and What Camp Directors Need to Do Next In this Summer 2026 debrief, Andy Pritikin, Sam Thompson, and Jordanna Grossinger look back at the wins, challenges, and unexpected lessons from another summer at camp. From smoother transportation and stronger staff growth to wildfire smoke, extreme heat, staffing challenges, and evolving parent expectations, this episode gets real about what worked and what needs to change. You’ll hear practical ideas for improving operations, strengthening staff culture, gathering better family feedback, and preparing for increasingly unpredictable weather. If you’re already thinking about next summer, this conversation is packed with lessons worth bringing into your fall planning. 02:12 Sam’s Summer Wins 03:12 Busing And Parking 04:28 Pandemic Changes Stick 05:53 Wagon Water Bottle Hack 09:16 Wildfire Smoke Pivot 10:05 Heat And AC Debate 11:33 Parents Value Camp More 14:58 First Time Families Focus 16:14 Jordanna Runs Camp Solo 21:09 Andy’s Generational Shift 23:13 Leading Through Change 27:16 Accountability And Fear 28:25 Staff Identity And Ecosystem 30:39 Gossip And Body Talk 31:35 Background Checks Gray Areas 33:21 Heat Protocols And Inspections 38:10 Wildfire Smoke Closure Call 39:44 Refunds Credits And Policy Updates 43:05 Climate Risks And Shelter Planning 47:05 Emergency Response And 911 Reflections 51:36 Fall Planning And Feedback Loops 57:00 Lost And Found Science - Your Hosts: Andy Pritikin , Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp Sam Thompson , Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District Jordanna Grossinger , Director - Camp Robin Hood - 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/ Camptivities Building the perfect camp schedule takes experience — and when a key staff member leaves, that knowledge can disappear. Camptivities protects your institutional camp knowledge and makes sure every camper gets the schedule you promised. Built by camp people, for camp people. Learn more at camptivities.com . Campminder Campminder 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 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!

May 12, 2026Episode 14025 min

Sam & Andy Go to Washington - The Day Camp Pod - #140

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes and more at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/washington From Capitol Hill to Camp: Why Advocacy Matters More Than Ever for Summer Camps As conversations around childcare, workforce development and youth mental health continue to grow, summer camp has an important story to tell and this episode takes listeners straight to the front lines of that advocacy work. Andy Pritikin shares an inside look at ACA Hill Day 2026 in Washington, DC, where camp professionals met with lawmakers to push for critical issues like background check access, J-1 visa reform and stronger bipartisan support for camps. Packed with eye-opening stats, real camp stories and practical ways camp leaders can get involved, this episode highlights why advocacy matters now more than ever. If you care about the future of camp and the impact it has on families, communities and the next generation, this is a must listen episode. 02:01 Inside Hill Day 04:00 Camp Stories 05:44 Camp Impact Stats 07:35 Childcare Funding 09:46 Future Ready Skills 12:20 Background Checks CPIA 14:34 J-1 Visa Crunch 15:20 Camp Caucus Push 18:14 Invite Officials 19:38 Why Hill Day Matters 24:31 Summer Sendoff Episode Links: EIS State Sheets BridgeUSA J-1: Exchange Visitors and America’s Summer Camps Congressional Camp Caucus Child Protection Improvements Act (CPIA) Unlocking a Future Where All Children Can Thrive Michele Branconier - ACA - Senior Director of Volunteerism Your Hosts: Andy Pritikin , Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp Sponsors: 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/ Campminder Campminder 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 AMSkier AMSkier is a leading insurance and strategic partner for many of the finest camps in America. AMSkier partners with camps to provide public relations, legal, medical, behavior support and more - Experience the AMSkier difference. Learn 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. It’s so easy! Just click here: https://ratethispodcast.com/dcp ‍ ‍ Thanks, Camp Pro!

May 5, 2026Episode 13959 min

The Day Camp Enrollment Cliff - with Jake Sorenson and Jonathan Gold - The Day Camp Pod #139

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes and more at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/enrollment-cliff Birth Rate Drops, Demographic Shifts, and How Day Camps Can Adapt Enrollment isn’t just “feeling” tighter, there’s real data behind the shift, and it’s coming for camps faster than many leaders expect. In this episode, Jake Sorenson and Jonathan Gold break down the demographic cliff, what it means for your program, and why 2028 should already be on your radar. More importantly, they move beyond the problem and offer practical ways to adapt, from rethinking older camper experiences to doubling down on what makes camp truly indispensable. If you want to stay ahead of enrollment challenges (instead of reacting to them), this is a must listen. 06:20 Why Data Matters 07:13 Median Age Warning Signs 09:12 Demographic Cliff Explained 13:48 Societal Shifts, Smaller Families 16:36 Immigration, Diversity Impact 21:07 Regional Differences ,Local Data 28:48 Making the Case for Camp 30:48 Small Camps Biggest Risk 32:38 Be Undeniably Great 33:21 Culture Shifts And Shorter Stays 34:21 Affordability And Funding Paths 37:23 AI Proof Value Pitch 38:35 Disaster Planning For Enrollment Drops 40:34 Staffing Shifts And Camp Winners 43:51 Grandparents And Donor Strategy 45:42 Middle School And Teen Opportunity 47:41 Modernize Beyond Tradition 49:55 Personal Touch Beats Automation - Your Hosts: Andy Pritikin , Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp Sam Thompson , Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District - Your Guests: Jonathan Gold , MBA, PhD, Camp Owner/Director - Arbor Group of Camps Jake Sorenson , Founder, Sacred Playgrounds 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/ Campminder Campminder 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 AMSkier AMSkier is a leading insurance and strategic partner for many of the finest camps in America. AMSkier partners with camps to provide public relations, legal, medical, behavior support and more - Experience the AMSkier difference. Learn more at amskier.com .

April 15, 2026Episode 13740 min

Pause, Plan, Play to Win - with Executive Coach Tiffany Yvonne - The Day Camp Pod #137

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes and more at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/pause-plan-play Burnout doesn’t have to be the cost of caring deeply about your work. In this episode of The Day Camp Pod, executive coach Tiffany Yvonne returns to share a powerful framework, “Pause, Plan, Play to Win.”, that helps camp professionals realign their values, reclaim their energy and lead with intention. From navigating high pressure environments to building self trust and resilience, this conversation is packed with practical strategies you can use right away. If you’re feeling stretched thin or ready to lead (and live) more sustainably, this episode is a must listen. 03:11 From Camp To Corporate 04:08 Athletes Under Pressure 06:12 Power Of Camp Play 09:45 Burnout And Self Care 13:56 Camp Is Everywhere 15:43 Pause Plan Play Framework 20:04 Resilience and Rest 21:14 Feelings as Data 22:51 Self Trust Decisions 27:08 Coaching Framework 30:27 Personal Why Story 33:44 Retention and Alignment 38:14 Camp Skills Beyond Camp - Episode Links: How a ‘quit list’ can help you play to win - Tiffany’s TED Talk Coach Tiffany Yvonne - Leadership & Life Coach - Your Hosts: Andy Pritikin , Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp Sam Thompson , Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District Jordanna Grossinger , Director - Camp Robin Hood - Your Guests: Tiffany Yvonne , CEO, Cultural Strategist, Executive Coach, Speaker - Playmaker Solutions 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/ Campminder Campminder 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 AMSkier AMSkier is a leading insurance and strategic partner for many of the finest camps in America. AMSkier partners with camps to provide public relations, legal, medical, behavior support and more - Experience the AMSkier difference. Learn 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. It’s so easy! Just click here: https://ratet

March 31, 202652 min

RE-RELEASE: Open Houses and Camp Tours - Day Camp Pod #2

Send us Fan Mail Make your first impressions, your best impressions. Welcome back to the Day Camp Pod! Whether you’re joining us in our beginning season, or if you’re reading this in the vast nethers of the future, we’re so glad you’re here! Open Houses are time and time again, one of the best ways to get the final “yes” from potential camp parents. If done well, parents will register their child, if done REALLY well, they will tell their friends, family and friend’s family that your camp is the place to be this summer. However, the intentionality required to pull off a great camp open house should not be underestimated. Here to help you steer the ship toward the shores of success are our Day Camp Pod Pros, Andy, Ehren and Sam! Tune in to this episode to hear answers to: What’s the goal of your Open House? What guideposts do you use for your open houses? Camp Fairs? Price Breaks? How can you make an Open House an event all in itself? Who are you marketing your camp Open Houses to? How can you specifically recruit them? What are you going to do to make your tour stand-out? How do you train your staff to give the best tour ever? How do you intentionally end your tour? What is your client follow-up process like? Get your pens, paper and Evernote documents out, because this one if FULL of ideas you can implement this season! Do you have any Open House hacks? Let us know in the comment section! - DCP - DAY CAMP PROGRAM IDEA OF THE WEEK - LEVEL UP YOUR DAY CAMP! Andy - Learn to Ride Bike Elective Ehren - Sing your Heart Out Staff Event Sam - Service Projects For Campers Your Hosts: Andy Pritikin , Owner/Director Liberty Lake Day Camp , past president ACA NY/NJ Ehren Gluckstein , Assistant Director, Camp Robin Hood Sam Thompson , Recreation Supervisor, Crystal Lake Park District - Sponsors: Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible: Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) Campminder AMSkier 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!

March 17, 2026Episode 1361 hr 2 min

Winter Conference Debrief - with Justin Pritikin - The Day Camp Pod #136

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes and more at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/conference-debrief Day Camp Survival: Feedback, Neurodiversity, Social Skills & the Coming Enrolment Cliff What happens when camps are forced to rethink everything from culture to communication and even their core values? In this episode of The Day Camp Pod, the team unpacks key takeaways from the winter conference circuit, tackling big topics like neurodiversity, feedback culture and the looming enrollment cliff. It’s a candid, forward-looking conversation packed with practical ideas to help camp leaders adapt, stay relevant and strengthen relationships with both staff and families. If you’re thinking about what the future of camp really demands, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! 02:27 Teaching Staff to Take Feedback 06:52 Neurodiversity and Sensory Needs 11:38 Rethinking Rules and Inclusion 13:49 Generations and Risk Taking 16:02 Sarcasm and Social Connection 22:45 Mingling and Social Skills Training 26:41 Eggshell Topics and Boundaries 31:32 Back to the Big Picture 31:47 Handling Late Staff 34:03 Enrollment Drop Scenario 35:32 Defining Camp Value 38:32 Storytelling And Trust 43:11 Recession And Differentiation 45:28 Relationship Marketing Ideas 47:18 Keep Swinging And Adapt 50:48 Youth Perspectives And Incentives 53:11 Advice For Enrollment Slumps 58:07 AI Tools For Operations - Episode Links: Matt Kaufman’s Newsletter and Book Dr. Jean Twenge The Mingle Project The Plunging Birthrate - Your Hosts: Andy Pritikin , Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp Sam Thompson , Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District Jordanna Grossinger , Director - Camp Robin Hood - Your Guests: Justin Pritikin , Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp Sponsors: Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible: Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) Campminder AMSkier 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!

March 10, 202652 min

Camp is “the Anti-AI” and The Nature of Leadership - with Andy Pritikin - Intentional Intentionally Leaders

Send us Fan Mail Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/iil-andy-p Raising the Bar: A Masterclass in Camp Intentionality with Andy Pritikin In this episode of Intentionally Intentional Leaders , Matt Wilfrid sits down with Andy Pritikin , a true powerhouse in the summer camp industry. From founding Liberty Lake Day Camp to producing the New Jersey Renaissance Fair and hosting the Day Camp Podcast , Andy has spent decades "sharpening the sword" of youth development. Through the roll of a 20-sided die, Andy shares how his background as a rock musician and a student teacher shaped his belief that leadership is earned through relationships, not titles. We dive deep into why camp is the ultimate antidote to an AI-driven world and how directors can navigate the tricky waters of transparency and candor in a modern camp setting. Key Takeaways include: Earned Respect vs. Authoritarianism: Andy reflects on his early days as a music teacher to explain why "collared shirts and walkie-talkies" don't grant authority. True leadership requires constant deposits into the "relationship piggy bank" with your staff. The Anti-AI Value Proposition: In an age where even a trip to the gym involves earbuds and screens, Andy discusses why camp is uniquely positioned as a "religion of nature." It’s the one place where kids can focus purely on being human. Emotional Safety over "The Trains": Andy shares a profound insight on prioritizing emotional safety and belonging over administrative efficiency. While a schedule is a necessary framework, it should never steamroll the chance for a meaningful, life-changing interaction. Forgiving the Mistakes: From "sunscreen machines" that didn't work to hiring mishaps, Andy shares his mantra: "All you can do is the best you can do." Learn why humility and a "glass-half-full" perspective are essential for a long-term career in camping. - Find full show notes and links for this episode at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/iil-andy-p - Your Hosts Matt Wilfrid , Executive Producer of Podcasting at Go Camp Pro Andy Pritikin , Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp - Thanks to our sponsor! Whereabouts Your mission is campers. Ours is making their experience coordinated and connected. Whereabouts is the only camper management system that keeps Parents, Admin, and Staff in sync in real time — so every camper’s day runs with confidence, clarity, and care. Check them out whereaboutsapp.io/

March 3, 2026Episode 13555 min

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

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes and more at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/emergency-prep From Plans to Practice: Building Calm, Capable Leadership in a Crisis When 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 Preparedness 06:14 Developing Practical Emergency Plans 10:01 Tools and Resources for Camps 24:48 Building Relationships with Emergency Services 27:48 Building Local Relationships for Unique Camps 28:56 Involving Local Agencies in Training 31:29 Critical Thinking in Emergency Preparedness 36:25 Empowering Staff with Decision-Making Skills 44:11 Emergency Preparedness Research Project 47:39 Alliance for Camp Health Resources - Episode Links: The Safety Navigator MESH(+) Resources CampWell - Your Hosts: Andy Pritikin , Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp Sam Thompson , Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District Jordanna Grossinger , Director - Camp Robin Hood - Your Guests: Tracey Gaslin , CEO - Alliance for Camp Health Dr. Barry Garst , Professor and Coordinator, Youth Development Programs - Clemson University Tim Huchton , President and CEO - Mo-Ranch Sponsors: 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/ Campminder Visit them today at campminder.com AMSkier Learn 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!

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