The Go Camp Pro Podcast Network — Free Professional Development for Camp Directors
The Go Camp Pro podcast network is nine free shows covering every dimension of camp leadership — staff training, day camp operations, camp ownership, program design, and more. Founded and Executive Produced by Travis & Beth Allison, 30-year summer camp industry veterans, as well as our Emeritus Producer, Matt Wilfrid, the network has been heard more than 320,000 times across 152 countries. Every episode is free on any podcast platform.
Running a camp means carrying a conversation that never fully stops. These nine shows exist so you're never having that conversation alone. Whether you're a first-year director trying to build a staff culture from scratch, or a veteran owner thinking about what comes next — there's a show here built for where you are right now. Over 320,000 listens. 152 countries. 675 hours of free professional development, built by camp professionals for camp professionals.
What Shows Does the Go Camp Pro Podcast Network Offer?
The CampHacker Podcast
The longest-running podcast in the summer camp industry. Covers staff culture, program design, leadership, and the evolving realities of running a modern summer camp — for directors at every career stage, from first-year to 30-year veteran.
Camp Code
Practical staff training strategies for camp leadership teams. Every episode focuses on the specific challenge of developing counsellors and support staff who show up prepared, stay engaged, and
grow in the role.
The Day Camp Pod
Built for day camp professionals. Covers enrollment, program quality, team development, and the specific pressures of leading a camp without overnight residential structure.
First Class Counsellors
Designed for first-year and early-career camp counsellors. Each episode builds a specific skill — handling homesickness, running activity blocks, building camper relationships — with practical guidance from experienced camp professionals.
The Camp Owners Podcast
For the camp owner who carries both the mission and the margin. Covers the business side of summer camp: revenue, ownership transitions, financial health, and
what separates camps that grow from camps that stall.
A deep dive into intentional program design. Explores how to build activities, schedules, and experiences that actually deliver on your camp's core values — not just fill the time.
Behind-the-scenes conversations with great camp speakers about how they choose ideas, build presentations, manage speaker anxiety, and create sessions that connect and stick. For any camp professional who trains staff, leads parent nights, or speaks at conferences.
Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Leadership development for camp professionals who want to lead from purpose rather than habit. Each episode challenges assumptions about what it means to show up effectively as a camp director.
Complete Archive — Still Available to Listen:
Research-backed episodes exploring the science behind what works at camp — from child development outcomes to staff wellbeing.
All 24 episodes remain available.
Conversations about the future of summer camp — trends, risks, and the forces reshaping what camp means for the next generation.
Full archive available.
Beyond Camp
The full reality of being a camp director — the pressure, the identity, and the quiet joys that live outside the summer months. For camp professionals who want to understand why they do what they do.
Full archive available.
Fundraising @ Camp
How to build a giving culture at your camp. Features experienced camp directors sharing what fundraising actually looks like in a camp setting — not the corporate playbook, but the camp version.
Full archive available.
Frequently Asked Questions About Go Camp Pro Podcasts
Q: What podcasts does Go Camp Pro produce for camp directors? A: Go Camp Pro produces nine free podcasts covering the full range of summer camp leadership. Active shows include The CampHacker Podcast (broad industry topics), Camp Code (staff training), The Day Camp Pod (day camp operations), First Class Counsellors (front-line staff skills), The Camp Owners Podcast (camp business and ownership), Camp Programming By Design, Stickier (better presentation skills), and Intentionally Intentional Leaders (leadership development). All shows are free on any podcast platform.
Q: Are Go Camp Pro's podcasts free? A: Yes. Every podcast in the Go Camp Pro network is free to listen to — no subscription, no paywall. The network represents over 375 hours of professional development for camp directors and camp staff, available on any podcast platform.
Q: Who produces the Go Camp Pro podcast network? A: The Go Camp Pro podcast network was founded by Travis Allison, a 30-year summer camp industry veteran who serves as executive producer. The network has been heard more than 230,000 times across 152 countries.
Q: Does Go Camp Pro have a podcast specifically for day camp professionals? A: Yes. The Day Camp Pod is dedicated entirely to day camp leaders and professionals. It covers the specific challenges of day camp operations — enrollment, program quality, team development, and leading without overnight residential structure.
Q: How many episodes does the Go Camp Pro podcast network have? A: Across all nine shows, the Go Camp Pro podcast network has produced over 375 hours of content — more free professional development audio than any other resource dedicated to the summer camp industry. The network reaches listeners in over 152 countries.
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