Scenarios with Stakeholders - with Matt Wilfrid - Camp Ahead #10
Future Scenario Planning for Summer Camps: Insights from Pearce Williams
Planning for the future of summer camp isn’t just about next year, it’s about imagining what camp could look like five, ten, even twenty summers from now. In this episode of Camp Ahead, Joe Richards is joined by Matt Wilfrid for a behind-the-scenes look at a large-scale stakeholder scenario planning event at Pearce Williams. They unpack how bringing community voices together sparked fresh ideas, tough conversations, and surprising clarity about what lies ahead. From role playing future possibilities to navigating challenging “what if” scenarios, this conversation is full of practical insights for camp leaders who want to plan with intention instead of reaction. If you’re curious about how to engage stakeholders, prepare for uncertainty, and build a stronger future for your camp, this is an episode worth tuning into. You’ll walk away with ideas you can bring back to your own planning table right away.
02:09 Impressions and Reflections on the Event
03:24 Planning and Execution of the Event
06:56 Role Playing and Character Development
17:23 Scenario Planning and Execution
23:36 Day Overview and Participant Experience
24:02 Simplifying the Day's Complexity
24:14 Understanding Camp's Future Pathway
25:23 Community Perceptions and Realities
25:50 Introducing Negative Scenarios
26:27 Sharing Challenges and Vulnerabilities
28:41 Community Response and Creativity
31:34 Balancing Love and Reality
33:10 Intentional Planning and Stakeholder Involvement
37:41 Future Scenario Playtesting
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Our Guest:
Matt Wilfrid, Executive Producer of Podcasting at Go Camp Pro
Our Hosts:
Jess Elfring-Roberts - Executive Director, Episcopal Camps & Conference Centers
Joe Richards - Executive Director, Pearce Williams Summer Camp and Retreat Facility
KJ Williams - Camp Director, Phantom Lake YMCA Camp
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Sponsor:
A huge thanks to our sponsor for making this possible.
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