Navigating the Day Camp Renaissance: Staffing Solutions and Innovations

Summer 24 is in the books, and our September to-do lists have turned into pumpkin spice… 

Time to get the Day Camp Pod back on track for another great season of best practices and unique insights - To get things going, we’re bringing back a few of our all-stars from last season to debrief the past and look a little forward into the unknown- So kick back day campers and let’s do it.

Highlights:

• 05:40 Summer 2024 Reflections

• 08:34 Staffing Challenges and Solutions

• 12:05 Scheduling and Attendance Strategies

• 25:07 Reflecting on Staff Attendance Strategies

• 28:24 Discussing Campers Post-Pandemic Behavior

• 30:50 Parental Involvement and Communication

• 34:41 Staff Training and Support Systems

• 37:05 The Importance of Camp Community

• 45:04 Future of Camp Leadership and Branding

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YOUR HOSTS:

• Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp

• Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District

• Sam Borek, Camp Owner/Director - Woodmont Day Camp

• Justin Pritikin, Director of Staff - Everwood Day Camp

• Gregg Licht, Director - Elmwood Day Camp

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