Legal Considerations in a Summer with COVID with - Rachel Fendell Satinsky and Robin Squires - The Camp Owners Podcast #21
Alexa, play the “Law & Order” theme song.
As we approach the final stages of summer prep, we thought we would turn our attention to issues that all camp owners should be thinking about. Is the language we are using in staff contracts and communication with families up to speed with current legal practice. Whether it be codes of conduct, camper waiver forms, and especially COVID-related clauses related to testing vaccination and cancellation we thought it would be good to get a legal perspective.
We have two great people from both sides of the border to help us with US and Canadian viewpoints on some of the issues. Rachel Fendel Satinsky is with Littler, an employment and labour law firm based in Philadelphia and Robin Squires from Borden, Ladner, Gervais a law firm in Toronto. We really thought this was a timely topic as many of us are contracting staff or considering COVID-related addendums to their contracts.
Tune-in to this episode to hear about
What do you think are some of the top staff contractual issues camp operators should be thinking about for 2021?
When it comes to communicating with families about camp this summer, what do you want camp owners to think about?
Where do signed waivers fit into the relationship? For on-site testing, contracting COVID or activity participation in general.
Where do we stand on COVID waivers?
Thanks for listening!
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What Inspires You?
Things that inspire our hosts and guests to be the best Camp Owners they can be.
Kelly: Emmanuel Acho “Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man” - quote: “Prejudice is an emotional commitment to ignorance”
Robin: book by Leigh Bardugo “Ninth House”
Howie: Volunteers and the great work of camp advocates in Ontario and their work to get resident camps open this summer
Rachel: Camp professionals, in all roles who are making camp happen for children this summer, especially as a camp parent.
Host Links:
Kelly Schuna - Owner - Hidden Pines Ranch
Howie Grossinger - Co-owner/Director - Camp Robin Hood, Partner - Camp Walden & Madawaska Camps
Rachel Fendell Satinsky - Partner - Littler Mendelson P.C.
Robin Squires - Partner - BLG
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What is the Camp Owners Podcast?
Whether you are a Camp Owner, an aspiring camp owner, or a lover of some of our other Go Camp Pro podcasts, we’re so happy to have you here.
The Camp Owners Podcast is here to explore a side of the summer camp world that is experienced by those that have the privilege of running an independent program.
In this world of camp, the stakes are high. Not only do private camps have the same goals, aspirations and responsibilities that other camps have, but there is also usually a ton of personal livelihood on the line. When you OWN a camp, you really do own the successes and failures that any for-profit enterprise faces.
On this podcast, our hosts, Howie Grossinger and Kelly Schuna will be joined by some seasoned prime camp professionals to dive deep into the issues that most private camp pros will need to face, and the best practices that they use to create, and sustain a summer camp for their campers to enjoy summer after summer.
In season one, tune in to the podcast monthly to hear about topics like Camp As a Business, Camp Insurance, Buying and Selling Camps, Work/Life Balance, Pricing, Staff Training & Engagement
Thanks for tuning in! If you have any feedback, please get in touch with our producer, Matt at matt@gocamp.pro.