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Welcome to The Summer Camp Society Podcast! Hosted by Jack Schott, Allison Krabill, and EmJ Juszczyk, this is the ultimate playground for current and aspiring camp professionals. With superstar guests, we dive into a blend of whimsical "what-ifs" and real-world advice and explore the far corners of summer camp possibilities. 🏕
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What are we doing about chaos this summer? On this episode EmJ is joined by Allison Klee and Alice Hospitel to talk about what mindsets we're bringing with us when chaos and conflict arise at camp this summer. The crew talks about anti-adultism, how we're treating campers with dignity, and what that looks like when we have to keep in mind personal confidentiality and general safety rules. If you're looking for a more high-level chat about treating kids and young people with dignity ...
WE'RE BACK BABBYY. After a little spring break, EmJ reclaims the mic and sits down with Simone Gamble, Jessica Tingle, and Sabrina Alvarado to talk different hair textures at camp. All three guests grew up going to camp and often found themselves left to their own devices when it came to maintaining their hair. The three share experiences that played a part in their hair journeys and cultivate a long list of reasons hair and hygiene affirming practices should be taught during your staff train...
You don't know topic hopping until you've listened to this episode. Host EmJ is joined by Chris Hudson and Lolo Castro while at Tri-State. They touch quickly on how the conference is going and then jump IN on camper success when it comes to tech at camp, sending campers home early, and what the difference between "hard" and "challenging" is. It doesn't stop there. The three find a funny thing in common while discussing the word "camp" and questioning the professionalism behind it. There ...
What if you didn't have to work the whole summer at camp? What if your staff could commit to the summer because they knew they'd get time off to squeeze in that family vacation, musical festival, reunion, etc. this summer?On this episode Allison hosts a panel of camp pros made up of Carolyn Harari, Kyndra Luce and Cole Abdullah. All of their camps have one major staffing element in common: they don't make staff commit to the whole summer. The group covers how the manage to do this, why they k...
We're talking welcoming staff and setting them up for success! When host EmJ sits down with Kelly Schuna and Sami Eron to talk what we're taking back from Tri-State, Kelly puts it best, "oh, this is, this is how my staff might feel day two of content." The group talk about what they can incorporate into their camps after experiencing the largest camp conference in the world for the first time!If you're looking for the small ways we add safety, inclusion, and fun into staff training, this pod ...
Being the new person can be intimidating and with over 3,300 people attending, you might want more than signs helping you get to where you're going.Atlantic City is calling and EmJ must go! On this episode EmJ and Allison talk need-to-knows and "hiddy crics" for the upcoming ACA NY & NJ Tri-State CAMP Conference. They talk through lunch roundtables and what to wear, and get into why its important to put yourself out there, both in the sessions and at CampChella. If you're looking fo...
Think about camp a year from now... Is it organized? Is it systemized? Is it neither of those and you're laughing those were even suggested? Well then do we have a treat for you!Joining EmJ on the pod is Allison Krabill, Google Project Management Certified, and Paige Moffett, Masters in Project Management here to talk about ... project management! For some (read: EmJ) the idea of project management at camp seems overwhelming. Where do you even begin? This is hypothetical but its recommended t...
Listen on Spotify | Apple MusicWith the average American spending over 7 hours of their day looking at screens, we've got some work to do to make staff feel ready to reduce that phone time. On this episode, the Jack and EmJ dig deep into how to prepare your staff to decrease their screen time before camp starts; a digital detox if you will. They ponder what plans could look like to get your staff ready, and why its important to be more honest about what little phone time they do have during t...
Allison is going back to camp! Host Allison Krabill is joined by EmJ Juszczyk and Alice Hospitel to talk through big questions and potential bold moves when it comes to making changes as the new director on site. They dive into making CITs and LITs feel valued, giving staff the time-off space they deserve, and what time-off looks like. What changes would you make if you went back to your first camp??If you're looking for real time problem solving about your camper leadership and counselor pla...
Host Jack sits down with host EmJ AND host Allison to talk about talking at conferences. Meta? They dive deep into the (internal) struggle between having prepared visuals versus on the spot creating them, and draw many parallels to speaking at conferences and planning staff trainings. This includes: proactive versus reactive engagement and teaching, how to take audience questions, and starting things off with shared language and terms. If you're looking for insight on how to think like a...
"LIVE FROM THE THE CAMPFIRE CONFERENCE, IT'S JACK AND EMJJJJJ".Jack and EmJ had the PLEASURE of hosting a live podcast as the Keynote in front of over 300 camp professionals at the 2024 Y Campfire Conference. With help from the audience, they talked about how hard it is to be a camp counselors in this day and age and what camp leadership can do about it. That may include rethinking field trips, hiring remote help, or giving staff fair expectations about how much "juice" they should bring to a...
Camp Concierge at your service! On this week's episode, EmJ is joined by Stacie Simpson, Darby Dame, and Leslie Zukrow talking customer service and family communication. They dive deep into the importance of pre-camp communication to prepare the whole family AND how are we addressing the want for more communication (photos, calls, emails, etc.) during camp. They share real ideas and real tool for camps that don't have designated communication staff.If you're looking for multiple ways to level...
Happy New Year! The team has had a few weeks off to think and they are JUICED to share. Hear from EmJ Juszczyk, Jack Schott, and Alice Hospitel about what are thinking about as the new year resets. They dive into community across camps with common values, strength-based leadership, and maybe even get a little vulnerable. Check out what this crew thinks about dialogue, being realistic, and how Jack will supply you with boots and bridges. If you're looking to hear a more philosophical...
In this second half of the Burnout Survey Results podcast EmJ Juszczyk, Allison Krabill, and Sami Eron discuss what actions you can take knowing that staff are indeed burned out. (Did you miss taking the survey? There's still time! CLICK HERE.) The group shares strategies and personal stories that build the case to hire more staff, stop living in shared housing, make time for breaks, AND so much more. This is a continuation on what camps can do, whether you are the one burned out or over...
This episode brings together EmJ Juszczyk, Allison Krabill, and Sami Eron to discuss the highly-anticipated results from the Benefits and Burnout at Camp Survey. After hearing from over 388 full-time staff, they dive into just how burned out staff are. (Did you miss taking the survey? There's still time! CLICK HERE.) In this two part series, Research Lead, Sami, shares the why behind the need for this information, what the survey is saying, and what factors can be controlled when it come...
On this episode, Allison is joined by Mariel Sass, Murph Hammer, and Brian Massey to discuss the role of summer camps in addressing mental health issues among teen campers and staff. With emotional and social health (MESH) becoming an increasingly prominent issue, this group is sharing what they're doing about it with their various professional backgrounds. Brian and Mariel talk about implementing Mariel's specific role at their camp to provide mental/emotional support and train other st...
TLDR: This episode is with Jack Schott and Travis Allison talking about how redundant communication with parents and caretakers can lead to burnout. They share tools to combat that. Thank goodness this isn't another email! On this episode Jack is talking with Travis Allison, the Co-Founder and Marketing Consultant of Go Camp Pro podcasts. They dive into the burnout that is pushing people to leave the industry, the craving for connection but lacking the energy, and why maybe its communica...
This week Jack is joined by Scotty Jackson, Executive Director of YMCA Camp Seymour and YMCA Camp Lake Helena AND Jack's old boss. They are talking about the differences of communication among ages and times, fundraising, and the art of a good story. This episode dives into how young camp professionals can get their foot in the door (metaphorically and literally) while sharing the value of being able to tell a good story. They go so far as to say this story sharing skill helps not only w...
Imagine the worst possible case scenario happening at camp... now add 14 more fires your team has to put out. This week's host, Allison, is joined by Jacob's Camp's Carolyn and Anna as they talk camp crisis management. They're not just talking the talk, they walked the walked.This episode shares about the absurd crisis that Jacobs Camp endured this summer, including but not limited to: power outages, moving "base" twice, and not having enough movies for bus rides. Anna and Carolyn share ...
You're going to need your chai tea for this one. Host EmJ sits down with host Jack AND host Allison to record at the Children's Oncology Camping Association Conference! They're back in person to talk about how much harder it is to be a camp counselor now more than ever before. That's right, they went there. Jack and Allison discuss hiring one more staff vs giving staff raises, stoplight scheduling, and letting staff pick their responsibilities. Allison shares a few hot takes about what s...
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