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  • Staff With Additional Needs - with Allison Krabill & Jordanna Grossinger - The Day Camp Pod #102

    Staff With Additional Needs - with Allison Krabill & Jordanna Grossinger - The Day Camp Pod #102

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    A diverse staff team is a stronger staff team.

    Since 2020, camps have been more and more aware of their staff’s needs - particularly their pay, schedule flexibility, and the amount of burden they carry. But meanwhile, our staff have very similar additional needs as our campers do - and while we’re super patient and accommodating with our campers, we struggle with the balance and concept of accommodating our staff.

    We discuss this mental block we seem to have with Allison Krabill and Jordanna Grossinger, and it’s an excellent conversation that’s sure to make you see things a little bit differently - THIS, IS THE DAY CAMP POD!

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    YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictAllison Krabill, Executive Director - The Summer Camp SocietyJordanna Grossinger, Director - Camp Robin HoodSponsors:

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  • Maximizing the Use of Your Summer Staff - with Thomas Coffey & Matt Kaufman - The Day Camp Pod #101

    Maximizing the Use of Your Summer Staff - with Thomas Coffey & Matt Kaufman - The Day Camp Pod #101

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    Increase your staff efficiency by maximizing your staff’s abilities.

    In today’s world of $4000 camp counselors, camps need to do everything possible to be efficient in how we staff our summer programs. We discuss this topic and more with Thomas Coffey from Southampton Day Camp, and the one and only Matt Kaufman from Camp Ramaquois. This topic transcends all camps, especially Sam’s municipal program, where it’s all about efficiencies. So kick back and enjoy it - THIS, IS THE DAY CAMP POD!

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    YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictThomas Coffey, Director - Southhampton Camp & ClubMatt Kaufman, Director - Camp RamaquoisSponsors:

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  • Random Acts of Ice Cream - with Dave Boyle & Meagan Springer - The Day Camp Pod #100

    Random Acts of Ice Cream - with Dave Boyle & Meagan Springer - The Day Camp Pod #100

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    Looking to appreciate and recognize your staff better? Come listen and learn from the best in the business!

    One of the best parts of attending the CODA and ACA National Conference is meeting super smart day camp pros from all over the country, and I am so happy that we can share the genius of Dave Boyle and Meaghan Springer from Camp Cristina, of the Tampa YMCA.

    These two are awesome, and geysers of knowledge which they are eager to share with us, especially in the realm of staff recognition and appreciation. So get your notepad out, and get comfy - THIS, IS THE DAY CAMP POD!

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    YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictDave Boyle, Executive Director - YMCA Camp CristinaMeagan Springer, Operations Director - YMCA Camp CristinaSponsors:

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  • Full-Time Pipeline & Transitioning Leadership - with Sam Borek & Gregg Licht - The Day Camp Pod #99

    Full-Time Pipeline & Transitioning Leadership - with Sam Borek & Gregg Licht - The Day Camp Pod #99

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    No one becomes a director overnight.

    Taking over an existing camp operation is no small feat, and today we’re joined by two seasoned, self-made camp professionals who have each had unique challenges.

    It’s a great podcast for anyone looking to one day become a day camp operator, as we also explore the challenges of just getting into the camp director pipeline. Prepare yourself, people - THIS, is the DAY CAMP POD!

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    YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Borek, Owner - Woodmont Day CampGregg Licht, Director - Elmwood Day CampSponsors:

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  • Managing Parents Working at Camp - with Joe Smith & Jay Milde - The Day Camp Pod #98

    Managing Parents Working at Camp - with Joe Smith & Jay Milde - The Day Camp Pod #98

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    Hiring parents as staff can be a double-edged sword


    There’s no better way to get adult staff to buy into your camp and your culture than to have their kids attending camp, and drinking your kool-aid.

    That said, there’s a lot of ins and outs, a lot of positives and a lot of negatives. And, it’s sort of a Day Camp thing - so let’s explore it with our guests Joe Smith, and Jay Milde. This, is the Day Camp Pod!

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    Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictJoe Smith, Executive Director - Spark Day CampJay Milde, Associate Director & Director of Staffing - Breezemont Day Camp

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    Working at Liberty Lake with Your Kids in Camp (PDF Download)

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  • Camper Recruitment & Retention - with Travis Allison & Joanna Warren Smith - The Day Camp Pod #97

    Camper Recruitment & Retention - with Travis Allison & Joanna Warren Smith - The Day Camp Pod #97

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    Do you know what keeps your campers coming back?

    Getting campers through the door and keeping them there is an art form of empathy, creativity, and execution.

    Today we speak with two experts in the field who have literally created a playbook that can be utilized and appreciated by day camp pros, young and old
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    YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictTravis Allison - Co-Founder & Consultant - Go Camp ProJoanna Warren Smith - Camp Consultant Sponsors:

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  • Grout is Great: The “In-Between Times” - with Michael Brandwein - The Day Camp Pod #96

    Grout is Great: The “In-Between Times” - with Michael Brandwein - The Day Camp Pod #96

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    Blocks are good, but it’s the grout that holds everything together.

    At Day Camp, we spend the majority of our planning time working on our militaristic program grids of athletics, arts, swim, etc. But the day camp day ALSO includes the “in-between moments.” These can be boring wastes of time, or create exciting and memorable CAMPY opportunities that kids will remember far longer than the ball they hit, or the bracelet they wove.

    Let’s ask Michael Brandwein how HE feels about this - because I’m sure he’s got some thoughts and ideas
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    Get more Michael!

    Webinar, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, March 26 & 27, 2024: Brandwein on Training: The Step-by-Step System for Planning & Presenting Your Best Staff Training EverWebinar, Friday, May 17, 2024: Brandwein on Super Staff SuperVision: The Quick Course on Outstanding Skills to Coach, Motivate, & Bring Out the Best in Staff

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    YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictMichael Brandwein, Speaker, Trainer and Author - https://www.michaelbrandwein.com

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    Books mentioned in podcast:

    Skill of the Day: What Great Leaders of Young People Do & SayTraining Terrific Staff Vol. 2Super Staff SuperVision

    Available at www.michaelbrandwein.com/store

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  • The Staff Experience - with Jack Schott & Justin Pritikin - The Day Camp Pod #95

    The Staff Experience - with Jack Schott & Justin Pritikin - The Day Camp Pod #95

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    What’s the best way to ensure our staff keep coming back?

    Since the staff revolution of summer 2021, most camps have put more focus on the staff experience than ever before. If we’re being honest SOME focus, as opposed to hardly any, as most of us realize that we’ve been taking our workforce for granted. So, less stress, less burden, less responsibilities, with more pay, more support, more attention - AND STILL
 It often doesn’t feel like enough.

    Gen Z Justin and Millenial Jack join us today to reframe the staff experience things from their perspective, and help us better understand what’s needed in 2024 at our camps. THIS, is the Day Camp Pod!

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    YOUR HOSTS:

    Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictWith,Justin Pritikin, Director of Staff - Everwood Day CampJack Schott, Co-Founder - The Summer Camp Society


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  • Crisis Management & Debrief - with Dave Thoenson & Joel Bennett - the Day Camp Pod #94

    Crisis Management & Debrief - with Dave Thoenson & Joel Bennett - the Day Camp Pod #94

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    When it comes to crisis, prepare and prevent, don’t repair and repent.

    With all the crazy stuff going on in our country and the world, camp directors often have to become crisis managers.

    One of our friends, Dave Thoenson from Tamarack Day Camp outside of Chicago, joins us to debrief his experience from the Highland Park parade shooting in the Summer of 2022.

    We also welcome Joel Bennett who was at the parade with his family and saw the situation from the perspective as a camp parent and an ACA accreditation visitor. This, is the Day Camp Pod!

    This podcast discusses the incident and fallout of a mass shooting, which was unsettling to the hosts and guests and will likely be so to the listeners. This is an important topic, so we encourage you to listen and to be prepared for what’s to be discussed.

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    YOUR HOSTS:

    Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictWith,Dave Thoensen, Camp Owner/Director - Tamarak Day CampJoel Bennett, Owner - Joel Bennett Consulting


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  • Summer 2023 Debrief - with Dr. Kelly Jones - the Day Camp Pod #93

    Summer 2023 Debrief - with Dr. Kelly Jones - the Day Camp Pod #93

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    What lessons can we learn from summer 2023?

    Summer 2023 is in the books, and we not only survived, but we thrived - very much like it’s 2019 again


    Our super-thoughtful friend from the West Coast, Kelly Jones, joins us to talk about last summer, and we’ll try hard not to just talk about staff stuff, but that seems to be what people want to hear
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    Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictWith,Kelly Jones - Executive Director and Day Camp Director - Outpost Summer Camps


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  • Remembering the Doug Pierce Legacy - with Jay Jacobs - The Day Camp Pod #92

    Remembering the Doug Pierce Legacy - with Jay Jacobs - The Day Camp Pod #92

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    “Whoever needed help, Doug was there with his sleeves rolled up.” - Jay Jacobs

    Doug Pierce was a larger than life camp director and industry leader who set the standard for Day Camping, ACA volunteerism, positivity, and sharing. Doug passed away last April, to the shock of his friends and colleagues - as his omnipresent personality made him seem immortal.

    Now that we’ve had a few months to gather our thoughts, I wanted to have one of his friends and contemporaries - Jay Jacobs, come onto the pod and talk about one of the greatest guys that we ever will know, and a true day camp legend, Doug Pierce - THIS is the day camp pod!

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    Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampWith, Jay Jacobs, Owner/Partner/Director - TLC Family of Camps


    More about Jay:

    Jay arrived at Timber Lake in 1967 as a camper, and worked his way up from counselor to head counselor before becoming owner/director in 1980. Highly regarded in the camp industry for his innovative ideas, he was appointed by the Governor to serve on the NY State Camp Health and Safety Council. Jay has served as President of the NY Section of the American Camp Association, Past President of NY State Camp Directors’ Association, and is the founder of SCOPE – Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education, a program which provides camping experiences for inner city kids at a host of not-for-profit camps. In 2001, Jay founded and currently served as chair of Heal the Children, a program of the American Camp Association that provides free camperships to the children of victims of the 9/11 tragedy. He is the owner/partner of Tyler Hill Camp, North Shore Day Camp, and Hampton Day Camp. His first love, however, is the time he spends every summer with his campers. Contact: [email protected]

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  • Pre-Season and In-Season Camper Refunds - with Dan Weir - The Day Camp Pod #91

    Pre-Season and In-Season Camper Refunds - with Dan Weir - The Day Camp Pod #91

    · The Day Camp Pod - From Go Camp Pro

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    Parents are the most important partnership a camp can have. But how do we balance the financial needs of our camp and our parents when it comes to deposits and refunds?


    As we head into the camp season, we’ve got plenty of parents hitting us up with refund requests for every reason imaginable. Striking a balance between compassion, goodwill, and running a business is NOT easy! Especially with rising costs, and the fact that at this late time, you likely won’t be able to fill the spot.

    Dan Weir returns to discuss the ins and outs of this tenuous, delicate balance and its implications. THIS, is the day camp pod!

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    YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampWith, Dan Weir, Senior Advisor - [email protected]

    Bonus Link: Why a Flexible Cancelation Policy is a Must-Have for Your Summer Camp

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  • Staff Training - with Roz & Jed - The Day Camp Podcast #90

    Staff Training - with Roz & Jed - The Day Camp Podcast #90

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    As you gear up for another year of staff training, tune in for some expert advice from the experts, Roz and Jed!

    It’s just about time to get our staff together, get them energized, and get them trained up as much as we can for the arrival of our campers. Who better to discuss the ins and outs of staff training 2023, than Roz & Jed Buck. THIS is the Day Camp Pod!

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    YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictWith,Roz and Jed Buck, Camp Consultants - [email protected]
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  • The Dave & Dave Camp Staff Variety Hour - The Day Camp Podcast #89

    The Dave & Dave Camp Staff Variety Hour - The Day Camp Podcast #89

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    Staff training is on the minds of camp pros nationwide. Dave and Dave are here to share their two cents on the hottest topics of the year!

    At the past ACA National Conference in February, I had the pleasure of experiencing both Dave Malter and David Phillips both in session rooms and informally in the hallways - Of which I learned lots and was greatly entertained from these smart, and sarcastically funny men.

    As I embark on creating my own 2023 staff orientation training, I figured that I would bring the two of them together in what could be one of the greatest day podcasts ever recorded, or a complete and utter disaster (it ended up being the former) - THIS, is the Day Camp Pod!

    Join us as we discuss:

    Staff cultureTeaching stress/resilience, mindfulnessSupervision
 What to expect!Job commitment - What it means to give your word to somethingMaking training FUNExplaining the WHYGiving your staff professional development beyond camp tools

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    YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictWith,David Malter aka “Professor Dave”, Speaker, Trainer and Consultant - Gratz CollegeDavid Phillips, Principal - Immersive1stSponsors:

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  • Boss Convos - with Dan Weir - The Day Camp Podcast #88

    Boss Convos - with Dan Weir - The Day Camp Podcast #88

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    Even if you’ve known your boss for years, interacting with them can still be nerve-wracking! Dan is here today to share his experience navigating this tricky power dynamic.


    Managing up, quiet quitting - most people have a pretty dysfunctional relationship with their supervisors. While it may be the norm, it’s far from optimal and we shouldn’t accept it as such.

    Dan Weir is the consummate camp professional, and a great staff trainer who gave a session at ACA National and Tri-State about how to work with your boss, which we are going to dive into today - THIS is the Day Camp Pod!

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    YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictTiffany Yvonne, Executive Director - Purposeful PlayWith, Dan Weir, Senior Advisor - [email protected]

    Bonus Resources from Dan:

    https://gamestorming.com/

    Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rule-breakers, and Changemakers, by Dave Gray, Sunni Brown, James Macanufo

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  • GenZ Insight, Smacktalk & Hacks - Emergency Podcast! With Justin Pritikin - The Day Camp Podcast #87

    GenZ Insight, Smacktalk & Hacks - Emergency Podcast! With Justin Pritikin - The Day Camp Podcast #87

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    Staffing emergencies call for emergency podcasts! Are we really in a “hiring crisis,” or do we just need to change the hiring process? Justin is back to share the inside scoop on how to appeal to Gen Z applicants.

    I just got back from Tri-State, where I’ve been attending for close to 30 years, and the generational divide has never been more apparent to me. That said, these Camp conferences are terrific environments for old heads and young heads to learn from each other and appreciate each other’s talents, AND learn how to communicate with one another.

    Nobody articulates this bridge better than Everwood Day Camp’s newest employee - Justin Pritikin, so we had to do an emergency podcast and get him back on - THIS is the day camp pod!

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    YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampJustin Pritikin, Director of Staff - Everwood Day [email protected]

    Check out our complete show notes to see slides from Justin’s Tri-State presentation and details to his FREE zoom session.

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  • Public Relations - with Michael Sacks - The Day Camp Podcast #86

    Public Relations - with Michael Sacks - The Day Camp Podcast #86

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    Sometimes building public relations requires a bit of creativity, or at least some planning ahead. Tune in to hear Michael’s tips and tricks!

    Delivering a great summer camp program is paramount to the success of our camps. But what often gets overlooked is the importance of public relations - how we are perceived by the outside world, by the other folks who DON’T attend our camps and don’t really understand what it is that we do. Because those folks determine our reputation and ability to succeed, often just as much if not more than our die-hard camp communities.

    So how can we get that word out? Helping us today, is Michael Sacks, a successful PR guy and camp parent, who will bridge the gap for us - THIS, is the day camp pod!

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    YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictWith, Michael Sacks, Media Relations Specialist, Head of PR, Communications, & Client Services at Lemon Law.

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  • Best Inclusion Practices - with Lydia & Mia - The Day Camp Podcast #85

    Best Inclusion Practices - with Lydia & Mia - The Day Camp Podcast #85

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    “No culture can live, if it attempts to be exclusive.” – Mahatma Gandhi. Let’s work together to make sure all children get the camp experience they deserve.


    Inclusion for our campers with disabilities is one of the biggest topics in all of camping. Our annual episodes are some of our most popular ones, so we’re going to keep the content going!

    Today, we’re joined by two camp professionals in the trenches, and look forward to their insight and best practices! This is the Day Camp Pod!

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    YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District

    With special guests,

    Mia Ross, Manager of Inclusion at NISRALydia Gartner, Camp Director - Timber Pointe Outdoor Center

    Get To Know Our Guests:

    Lydia Gartner is the Camp Director at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, which is part of Easterseals Central Illinois. With over 10 years of experience in the medical and disability camp space, Lydia was a Special Education teacher prior to accepting a year-round camp position. She is passionate about creating camp environments and communities where individuals of all abilities are included, empowered, and shown unconditional regard. You can reach Lydia at [email protected]

    Mia Ross, CTRS, Manager of Inclusion at Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association is driven by working closely with thirteen member districts to ensure participants with disabilities are successful within community programming. Ross actively conducts staff trainings, assessments, observations, site visits, and oversees NISRA’s internship program year-round. You can reach Mia at [email protected]

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  • Turning Staff “Evaluations” into Mentoring & Developmental Support - with Dr. Daniel Shore and Sara Silverberg - The Day Camp Podcast #84

    Turning Staff “Evaluations” into Mentoring & Developmental Support - with Dr. Daniel Shore and Sara Silverberg - The Day Camp Podcast #84

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    Investing in your staff is investing in success! Our friends from e21 are here to tell us more.


    I don’t know about you, but when it comes time for my middle management to sit down with the front line staff for formal evaluations, I get very nervous about what’s about to happen. Expectations run rampant. Educators who have been evaluated for years by their supervisors all of a sudden fall prey to being too nice, or too harsh.

    And at the same time, staff feel that they are superstars, when that’s often not the case. And when it’s over - is there a plan, or just hard feelings?

    Today, we’re going to talk with Dr. Daniel Shore and Sara Silverberg from e21 to talk about the ins and outs of this important aspect of the staff experience, and I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised where it ends up - THIS, is the Day Camp Pod!

    Join us as we discuss:

    Developmental Check-insWhat effective support looks like“Trust comes from Truth” - Dr. Daniel Shoree21.org - check it out!!

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    YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictTiffany Yvonne, Executive Director - Purposeful Play

    With special guests from e21.org

    Dr. Daniel Shore, Workplace Researcher, Trainer, Consultant, & EntrepreneurSarah Silverberg, People and program development

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  • Training New (Young) Leadership Staff - With Michael Brandwein - The Day Camp Pod #83

    Training New (Young) Leadership Staff - With Michael Brandwein - The Day Camp Pod #83

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    Even with the pandemic in the rearview mirror, camps are struggling to find staff with experience. Leadership training will be more important than ever this year, so be sure to tune in to hear some advice from the legendary Michael Brandwein!

    Hey there Day Camp Pros! We are so grateful to be joined once again by the one and only Michael Brandwein, who will be discussing the ins and outs of elevating our frontline superstars into top-flight Leadership Team members. No easy feat, especially these days!

    So kick back and enjoy some lessons from the legend, THIS, is the day camp pod!

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    YOUR HOSTS:Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day CampSam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park DistrictTiffany Yvonne, Executive Director - Purposeful PlayMichael Brandwein, Speaker, Trainer and Author https://www.michaelbrandwein.com/store

    Get More Michael:

    BRANDWEIN STAFF TRAINING WEBINAR: Save a ton of planning time and boost the quality of your staff training! Tuesday & Wednesday, March 28 & 29, 2023, 1:00-4:00 p.m. CDT. See PDF Flyer for more info. Register at https://acai.wildapricot.org/event-5064766.

    BRANDWEIN SUPERVISOR & LEADERSHIP TEAM TRAINING: Live online Saturday May 13, 10-4:15 p.m. CDT. This is a one-day Quick Course on supervision for both new and experienced people in which participants learn exactly what to say and do to bring out the best in staff and program. See PDF Flyer for more info. Register at https://acai.wildapricot.org/event-5064659

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