Jordanna Grossinger - The Day Camp Pod podcaster
Jordanna Grossinger
Go Camp Pro podcaster: The Day Camp Pod
At what camps were you a camper?
Camp Robin Hood
Camp Walden
What camps have you worked at?
Camp Robin Hood
Camp Walden
Why is working at summer camp important to you?
We build better people at camp! Where else can you practice making friends, taking healthy risks, cheering each other on and navigating your very first job, all in one summer? Camp is a masterclass in life, with a whole lot of fun mixed in.
Who is a camp leader you look up to and why?
I’m lucky to have a whole village of camp mentors, but my grandfather, Larry Bell, holds a pretty special spot. He leads with humility, makes time for people and creates opportunities for them to shine.
Carrying on the camp he and my grandmother built, now in its third generation of leadership, is something I’m incredibly proud of.
What was the first time you were noticed and appreciated by an adult that wasn't your parent?
Six-year-old me was very unsure about getting on the bus to overnight camp.
While my parents tried to convince me, a CIT quietly slipped her arm around me and said, “I still get sad sometimes when I leave for camp. It’s gonna be okay.”
With a smile, she walked me onto the bus. A little reassurance, a big moment, and a reminder that sometimes we just need someone who gets it.
Listen to Jordanna’s work on the Day Camp Pod