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Camp Code helps resilient camp leaders hire, keep, and train staff better. Each episode gives practical tips that solve real problems and build strong teams. Our hosts understand camp staff and share useful ideas that work in everyday camp life. You’ll learn ways to make camps more welcoming, help staff feel confident, and prepare your team for anything. Find simple advice for recruiting, training, and supporting your camp staff from trusted experts. Listen to Camp Code and discover how to build a resilient camp staff where everyone feels like they belong and can grow.
Featuring 3 of the top trainers in the summer camp industry: Beth Allison, Gabrielle Raill and Ruby Compton, Go Camp Pro is pleased to present Camp Code.
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Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/phonedownleadingpresence Breaking the Phone Habit: Leading with Presence at CampIn the latest episode of Camp Code, the hosts tackle a growing challenge for camp directors: managing cell phone use while fostering an unplugged, connected camp culture. They explore how to shift from enforcing strict no-phone rules to celebrating off-phone time as part of what makes camp special. T...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/cultureinclusion2025 Building Bridges: Inclusive Leadership in Camp CultureIn this episode of Camp Code by GoCamp.Pro, the hosts discuss the importance of integrating peripheral staff members, such as kitchen, maintenance, and admin staff, into the camp community. They emphasize that running a camp should focus on people rather than paperwork, and they share practical ideas for ...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/leadershipstrategieswithtravis Leadership, Resilience & Rekindling Passion in Camp OperationsIn this episode of Camp Code, hosts Gabz, and Beth Allison return for the twelfth season to explore leadership training, industry updates, and practical strategies to support camp directors in a post-pandemic landscape. The trio dives into key operational challenges and introduces th...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/summerhealthchecklist2025 Camp Health Essentials: Expert Tips for a Safe SummerIn this episode of Camp Code, hosts Gabrielle and Beth speak with Dr. Amy Greer, an infectious disease expert, about maintaining a healthy camp environment. They discuss key health risks such as COVID-19, measles, and whooping cough, and the importance of vaccination, hand hygiene, and outdoor activit...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/creating-safer-braver-spaces Inclusive Leadership at Camp: Insights from Simone GambleIn this episode of Camp Code, hosts Gabrielle and Beth sit down with Simone Gamble from OAAARS to discuss creating safer spaces for BIPOC communities through intersectional, anti-oppressive lenses. Simone shares the importance of using play as a tool for justice education, the impact of the Kid...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/12-things-you-should-be-focused-on-as-the-camp-season-approaches Preparing for Camp Season: Key Focus Areas for SuccessAs the much-anticipated camp season draws closer, it's essential for camp leaders to shift their focus onto key areas that ensure a successful and enriching experience for everyone involved. In the latest episode of Camp Code, Beth and Gabrielle share their to...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.camphacker.tv/camp-code/engaging-multigenerational-staff-during-training A Great Episode From The Archives!Beth and Gabz are still in full-on conference season wrap up so we'll be back with a new episode in two weeks. In the meantime, here's a "Camp Code Classic!" - our most downloaded episode. Enjoy! Multigenerational staff may not be applicable to your camp today, but it absolutely will happen a...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/trainingcamperstobeleaders Camper Leadership Skills: Strategies for Effective DevelopmentIn this episode, the hosts of Camp Code dive into the importance of developing leadership skills in campers. They discuss strategies such as creating a list of desired skills, celebrating mistakes, offering campers choices, and setting examples through staff behavior. The episode also covers...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/technology-and-social-media-in-camp-leadership Tech & Camp Leadership: Maximizing Tools Without Losing FocusIn this Camp Code episode, our hosts dive into the impact of technology and social media on camp leadership. They explore whether technology has been beneficial, how it has changed the game, and the best ways to utilize these tools effectively. Joining the conversati...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/best-ways-to-deal-with-conflict-between-campers-and-staff Navigating Camper-Staff Conflicts: Building Relationships & Win-Win SolutionsIn this Camp Code episode, Our hosts recognize that our industry is all about relationships. We're people. We're learning to live in community five days a week or around the clock. Today, we're diving into the best ways to deal with conflict ...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/how-to-run-effective-scenarios-during-staff-training Align, Think, Respond: Scenario Training Staff In this Camp Code episode, Chris Rehs-Dupin from TQAMP discusses the importance of running realistic scenarios during summer camp staff training to foster critical thinking and create safe and inclusive environments for individuals. The conversation highlights the need for well-s...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/moreultracamp-summer-camp-employment-study Hiring Trends and Challenges in Summer Camps: More Results from Ultracamp! In this episode of Camp Code, Donnie Keel from UltraCamp shares findings from the Summer Camp Employment Study, offering valuable insights on hiring, training, and retaining camp staff. The discussion covers student mindsets towards summer employment, the import...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/criticalroleofaccountability Building Stronger Teams Through Accountability at Camp!In this episode of Camp Code, hosted by the GoCamp.Pro team, Gabz and Beth discuss the critical role of accountability in summer camp settings. Highlighting its impact on trust, productivity, and performance, they delve into practical methods for instilling accountability among staff. They stre...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campahead/exploring-diverse-scenarios Exploring Diverse Scenarios for the Future of Summer Camps | Camp AheadIn this episode of Camp Ahead, hosts Joe, Jess, and KJ put their scenario planning skills to the test as they discuss diverse future scenarios related to organizational mergers, technology, and mental health, exemplifying the need for camp professionals to be prepared for various poss...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campahead/scenario-planning-101 Exploring Camp Futures: Key Drivers and Scenario PlanningIn this episode of Camp Ahead, hosts Joe, Jess, and KJ expand on the idea of scenario planning as an essential tool for thinking about the future. They discuss key drivers such as climate change, economics, demographics, technological advancements, and social shifts that can shape the next decade o...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! A new show from Go Camp Pro! Camp Ahead! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favourite Podcasts! Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campahead/intro-to-mental-time-travel Welcome to Camp Ahead: The Futurology of the Summer Camp IndustryIn this inaugural episode of the Camp Ahead podcast, Joe Richards, KJ Williams, and Jess Elfring-Roberts dive into the concept of future-proofing the summer camp ind...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/employment-study-1 Summer Camp Staffing: Challenges and Solutions RevealedIn this episode of Camp Code, Donnie Keele from UltraCamp unveils the findings of the Ultracamp Summer Camp Employment Study, which surveyed 157 camp directors and 615 students to unearth key trends shaping summer camp hiring today. Gabz and Beth and Donnie dive deep into the complexities of staff retentio...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/digdeeperhiringprocess Dig deep with your hiring process! In this episode of Camp Code, brought to you by GoCamp Pro, the hosts delve into advanced hiring processes for summer camps, sharing favorite interview techniques, key questions, and critical steps to take once staff are onboard to ensure retention. Featuring guest Kim Aycock of Kimspiration, they discuss the bene...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/supportingstaff2024 Dive In! One of the most important decisions we make every season is who we hire to fulfill our mission and care for our campers and their families. This is of course one of the most important jobs, it’s also one of the most stressful. How do we get our vision and help our potential staff members feel supported during the process and make the best ...
Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://www.gocamp.pro/campcode/readysetaction Ready, Set, Action! Welcome to part two of evaluations we covered options and now we’re moving onto creating a vision and putting things into action. - We hope you love this episode of Camp Code! If you do, please consider subscribing to the show, and leaving us a rating in your Podcast app. It’s SO easy, just head to https://ratethispodcast.com/campcod...
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