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CampHacker Podcast helps camp directors solve real problems and build resilient camps. Each episode gives practical tips for recruiting, keeping, and teaching camp staff. The hosts talk about true stories, share ways to make camp stronger, and help leaders prepare for tough situations. They focus on making summer camps last longer and bring the biggest positive change to kids and young adults. You’ll hear easy steps, fresh ideas, and real conversations that help directors run better camps and create spaces where everyone can grow.
The CampHacker Podcast is hosted by Travis Allison and Chris Hudson. Travis is known for his creative ideas and caring advice for camp leaders across North America. He brings years of experience and speaks at big conferences to help directors make camps stronger and more resilient. Chris partners with Travis on every episode, working together to answer tough questions and share helpful steps for camp leaders. Their teamwork and passion help directors make the best choices for their camps, staff, and campers.
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How to Hire a Camp Consultant - CampHacker #219
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Welcoming and Including 1st Year Staff with Kim Aycock - CampHacker #218
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Wild Card: Chris Rehs-Dupin on Leadership, Failure, and Awe at Camp
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Preemptive Scarcity Mindset - with Max Claman - CampHacker #217
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Modern “Operations” at your Camp - with Peter Elbaum and Rachel Kent - CampHacker #216
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May 29, 2025 |
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The State of DEI and Camp in 2025 - with Simone Gamble and Rachel Kent - CampHacker #215
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May 15, 2025 |
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The Power of Performance in Every Camp - with Carolyn Daniels and Theo Lencicki - CampHacker #214
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May 01, 2025 |
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Becoming a Modern Mentor - with Michael Garcia - CampHacker #213
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Customer Service is Culture - with Heather Withrow - CampHacker #212
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Stop Avoiding Talking to Parents - with Ruby Compton and Joanna Warren Smith - CampHacker #211
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Spicy Wings, Spicy Questions - Live from OCA Connects 2025 - CampHacker #210
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Confessions of a Camp Pro with ADHD - with Kelie Cook and Shauna Guglielmo - CampHacker #209
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Can Camp Directors Have Fun? - with Ariella Skoczylas - CampHacker #208
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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So You Want to Hire a Camp Director... - with Esther Eisenhard & Dan Weir - CampHacker #207
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Scenario Planning 101 - Camp Ahead #2
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Noticing: An Essential Skill For Camp Pros - CampHacker #206
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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NEW SHOW! - Intro to Mental Time Travel - Camp Ahead #1
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Gender Equity at Camp - with Gabrielle Raill - CampHacker #205
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Delegate Like Your Job Depends On It - CampHacker #204
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Preparing For Digital Detox - with Max Claman - CampHacker #203
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Camps and AI: Fall 2024 - CampHacker #202
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Are We Over-Programming Our Camps? - CampHacker #201
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Chris and Travis Start a Camp in 2025 - CampHacker #200
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Supporting A Camp Director with ADHD (it might be you!) - with Lisa Drennan - CampHacker #199
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May 30, 2024 |
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How Will We Make It to Summer 2035? - with Stephane Richard - CampHacker #198
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May 23, 2024 |
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13 Industry Experts, 13 Tips for New Camp Directors - CampHacker #197
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May 12, 2024 |
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What Society (Still) Doesn't Get About Being a Camp Professional - CampHacker #196
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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The Value of Camper-Choice Programs - with Dan Weir and Jack Schott - CampHacker #195
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Our Best Advice to New Camp Staff - CampHacker #194
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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A Scientific View of this Generation of Staff - The Pudding #7
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Power Between People - The Pudding #6
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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How to Intentionally Retain Staff - CampHacker #193
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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The Effects of AI on the Camp Industry - CampHacker #192
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Camp is Good for Everyone - Science Says So! - The Pudding #5
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Camps and the Climate Emergency - CampHacker #191
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Are Camps Giving Up on DEI? - CampHacker #190
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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The Proven Benefits of Being in Nature - The Pudding #4
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Preparing For a Massive Demographic Change at Camp - with The Summer Camp Society Podcast - CampHacker #189
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Is Our Thinking About Technology at Camp Outdated? - CampHacker #188
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Parent Communications in 2023 - CampHacker #187
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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"The Bubble" and Camp Magic - The Pudding #3
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Small Systems, Big Impact - with with Dr. Lydia Hughes Evans - CampHacker #186
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Decoding Research for Camp Pros Everywhere - The Pudding #2
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Setting and Honoring Boundaries - with Kyrah Altman - CampHacker #185
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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The Intersection of Camp and Research - The Pudding #1
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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36 Tools to Thrive This Summer - CampHacker #184
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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The Power of Your Alumni Community - CampHacker #183
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May 18, 2023 |
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New Career or New Camp - Our Best Advice - with Dan Weir - CampHacker #182
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May 07, 2023 |
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Summer Staff and Reasonable Boundaries - CampHacker #181
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Partnering with Parents in 2023 - with Jolly Corley - CampHacker #180
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Setting Summer Staff up for Success - CampHacker #179
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Camp Programs of the Future - CampHacker #178
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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What Programs Are We Ready To Say Goodbye To? - CampHacker #177
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Motivation and Morale in the Off-Season - CampHacker #176
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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Caring for Staff's Physical and Mental Wellness - CampHacker #175
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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Build a Staff You Love...from Scratch - with Michael Brandwein - CampHacker #174
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Dec 29, 2022 |
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The 2022 All Tool of the Week Episode! - CampHacker #173
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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How JCamp180 is Supporting Jewish Camps Across North America - CampHacker #172
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Dec 03, 2022 |
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Get Ready for Next Summer Now (but don't do it alone!) - CampHacker #171
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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My Mightiest Mess-Ups - CampHacker #170
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Debriefing 2022 and Seeking Patterns - CampHacker #169
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Why Society Doesn't Value Camp (and What We Can Do About It!) - CampHacker #168
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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What Does It Mean To Call Camp "Home"? - CampHacker #167
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May 19, 2022 |
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Sending Campers Home (With Intention) - CampHacker #166
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May 05, 2022 |
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9 Things New Families Need to Know - CampHacker #165
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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An Honest Conversation About Staffing - CampHacker #164
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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Succession Planning - CampHacker #163
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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Our Best Life Advice for Young Staff - CampHacker #162
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Mar 10, 2022 |
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Make the Most of the Next 100 Days - with Abigail Stuart and Ari Polsky - CampHacker #161
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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Building Trust with Parents - with Rachel Kent - CampHacker #160
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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How Can We Be More Motivated, Efficient, Productive & Relaxed? - CampHacker #159
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Marketing When You REALLY Don't Want To - CampHacker #158
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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The Value of a Great Operations Director - with Abigail Stuart and Ari Polsky - CampHacker #157
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Dec 30, 2021 |
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The 2021 All Tool of the Week Episode! - CampHacker #156
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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How to Be a Better Delegator - CampHacker #155
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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Do This RIGHT NOW to Make Next Summer Awesome - CampHacker #154
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Nov 18, 2021 |
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The Type of Staff You NEED At Your Camp - CampHacker #153
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Nov 04, 2021 |
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...And This Is What We Need To Do About It - with Jolly Corley & Ruby Compton - CampHacker #152
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Oct 21, 2021 |
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We Are S*it Scared About The Future of Summer Camp - with Jolly Corley & Ruby Compton - CampHacker #151
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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Does the Camp Industry Need a Union? - with Alana Matteson - CampHacker #150
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Sep 23, 2021 |
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Why We Volunteer - with Matt Honsberger - CampHacker #149
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Jun 24, 2021 |
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Staff Recruitment for Next Summer Begins NOW - CampHacker #148
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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Summer Self-Care for Camp Directors - with Kate Taylor - CampHacker #147
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May 27, 2021 |
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Incentivizing Staff Beyond the Paycheque - CampHacker #146
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May 13, 2021 |
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Drop Off and Pick Up - The Parent Perspective - Sponsored by PikMyKid - CampHacker
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May 10, 2021 |
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Multiple Memorable Moments Mandatory - CampHacker #145
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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When You Have No Choice but to FIRE Someone - CampHacker #144
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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What to Do When it ALL Happens At Once - CampHacker #143
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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YOU CAN DO IT - with Kelly Espinosa and Chris Hudson - The CampHacker Podcast
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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Getting Stuck & Unstuck - CampHacker #142
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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Will Camp Director Be a Career in 5 Years? - CampHacker #141
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Mar 04, 2021 |
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The Eye of the Eagle: What to Watch for in 2021 - CampHacker #140
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Feb 18, 2021 |
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Black Lives Matter at Summer Camp - CampHacker #139
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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Repost: Racism in Recreation - with Dr. Daniel Theriault - The CampHacker Podcast
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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TIMELY INFORMATION FOR AMERICAN CAMPS - PPP, ERC & ACA - with Scott Brody & Steve Baskin - The Day Camp Pod
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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Making Yourself "Approachable" - CampHacker #138
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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How To Not Be THAT Boss - CampHacker #137
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Jan 07, 2021 |
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2020 All Tool of the Week Episode - CampHacker #136
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Dec 24, 2020 |
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10+ Maintenance Skills that Every Camp Director Should Know - CampHacker #135
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Dec 10, 2020 |
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Mentoring the Next Generation of Camp Pros - CampHacker #134
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Nov 26, 2020 |
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Bonus Episode - The Women of Go Camp Pro Podcasts
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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Other Sources of Revenue - CampHacker #133
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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Running Camp with Less - CampHacker #132
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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I Am Who I Am - Identity Series Pt. 1 - with Heather Davidson - Beyond Camp #13
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Oct 28, 2020 |
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Mini-Pod - Grief - Beyond Camp
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Oct 21, 2020 |
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Creating Your Own Support Network - CampHacker #131
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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Pandemic Fatigue - Beyond Camp #12
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Oct 14, 2020 |
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What Have We Learned in the Last 6 Months? - CampHacker #130
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Oct 01, 2020 |
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Welcome Back and Welcome To Identity - Beyond Camp #11
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Sep 30, 2020 |
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Checking-In & Wrapping-Up - Beyond Camp #10
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Sep 10, 2020 |
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Resilience in Exceptional Times - With Dr. G - Beyond Camp #9
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Sep 03, 2020 |
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Pivoting from Camp to Family Retreats - with Darby Dame - Beyond Camp #8
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Aug 27, 2020 |
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Racism in Recreation - with Dr. Daniel Theriault - The CampHacker Podcast
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Aug 25, 2020 |
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Creating a Virtual Camp from Scratch - with Eva Peringer - Beyond Camp #7
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Aug 20, 2020 |
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The Personal and Professional Pivot - pt. 1 with Jalisa Danhof - Beyond Camp #6
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Aug 13, 2020 |
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Toxic Positivity, COVID-19 & Camp - Beyond Camp #5
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Aug 06, 2020 |
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Building a Life You Love - with Ruby Compton - Beyond Camp #4
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Jul 30, 2020 |
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Finding Your Compass - Beyond Camp #3
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Jul 23, 2020 |
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Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster - Beyond Camp #2
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Jul 16, 2020 |
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Who Am I Without Camp? - Beyond Camp #1
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Jul 09, 2020 |
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PREVIEW: Beyond Camp: Exploring the Intersection of Camp and Our Lives
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Jul 02, 2020 |
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What Will Camp Look Like in 2025? - CampHacker #129
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May 14, 2020 |
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Real Talk - How We're Taking Our Minds Off of COVID-19 - CampHacker #128
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Apr 30, 2020 |
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Talking to Staff About COVID-19 - CampHacker #127
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Apr 16, 2020 |
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What if Camp Doesn't Run in 2020? - The CampHacker Podcast
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Apr 06, 2020 |
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Marketing Your Summer Camp Today - with Jiné Andreozzi and Amanda Hinski - CampHacker #126
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Apr 02, 2020 |
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The Flow of the Camp Day - with Ruby Compton - CampHacker #125
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Mar 19, 2020 |
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COVID-19 and Summer Camp - with Dr. Amy Greer - A CampHacker Podcast Interview
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Mar 10, 2020 |
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Re-Post - Combating Communicable Diseases at Summer Camp - CampHacker #56
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Mar 06, 2020 |
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Setting Expectations with your Summer Camp Staff - with Ruby Compton - CampHacker #124
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Mar 05, 2020 |
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Other Sources of Income - with Jalisa Danhof - CampHacker #123
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Feb 20, 2020 |
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The Future of Summer Camp - with Stacy Simpson - CampHacker #122
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Feb 06, 2020 |
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Adventure Programming and Training - CampHacker #121
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Jan 23, 2020 |
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New Show! - The Camp Owners Podcast - Ep. 1 - Camp as a Business - ft. Steve Baskin!
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Jan 15, 2020 |
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The All Tool of the Week Episode - Part 2 - CampHacker #120
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Jan 09, 2020 |
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Fantastic Focus Groups - CampHacker #119
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Dec 26, 2019 |
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Supporting LGTBQ+ Campers and Families - CampHacker #118
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Dec 12, 2019 |
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Creating Your Own Support Network - CampHacker #117
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Nov 28, 2019 |
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What Makes You Productive? - CampHacker #116
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Nov 14, 2019 |
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When and How to Introduce Major Change at Camp - CampHacker #115
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Oct 31, 2019 |
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Continuing Education for Experienced Camp Pros - CampHacker #114
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Oct 17, 2019 |
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Lessons Learned from Summer 2019 - CampHacker #113
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Oct 03, 2019 |
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What Inspires You to Be a Better Camp Pro? - CampHacker #112
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Feb 21, 2019 |
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Focusing on First Year Families - CampHacker #111
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Jan 24, 2019 |
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Interlude: CampHacker Podcast
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Dec 17, 2018 |
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Big Issues at Day Camp This Year - CampHacker #110
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Dec 13, 2018 |
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Staff Retention & Recruiting Tips - For Right Now - CampHacker #109
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Oct 26, 2018 |
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Do This Now To Set Your Summer Camp Staff Up For Success - CampHacker #108
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May 03, 2018 |
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CampHacker Interview with Ask Doctor G (Dr Deborah Gilboa)
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Apr 24, 2018 |
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Supporting Staff Mental Wellness - CampHacker #107
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Mar 17, 2018 |
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Proven Summer Camp Marketing Methods - CampHacker #106
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Mar 13, 2018 |
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Unplug at Camp - CampHacker #104
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Jan 05, 2018 |
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Encouraging the Next Generation of Camp Pros - CampHacker #103
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Dec 09, 2017 |
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First Impressions Last - CampHacker #102
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Nov 07, 2017 |
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Camps and the Environment - CampHacker #101
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Nov 03, 2017 |
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Working Well With Camper Parents - CampHacker #99
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Apr 05, 2017 |
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Building Community With Your Local Community - CampHacker #98
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Mar 07, 2017 |
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What's on your mind? - CampHacker #97
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Feb 06, 2017 |
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What Are You Doing Differently? - CampHacker #96
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Jan 19, 2017 |
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Budget and Pricing of Camp - CampHacker #95
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Nov 27, 2016 |
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The Tool of the Week Show - CampHacker #94
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Nov 02, 2016 |
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The Conversations You Have With Yourself - CampHacker #93
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Oct 29, 2016 |
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The Business of Camp - CampHacker #92
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Oct 28, 2016 |
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Technology and Camp - Interview with Kevin Kelly
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Aug 19, 2016 |
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Linchpins at Summer Camp - Warm Wishes for Summer 2016
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Jun 15, 2016 |
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Tips For the Last Month Before Camp - CampHacker #91
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May 13, 2016 |
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Debriefing a Day at Camp With Your Staff - CampHacker #90
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May 02, 2016 |
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Managing Through Generations - CampHacker #89
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Apr 06, 2016 |
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Debriefing Your Day At Camp - CampHacker #88
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Apr 06, 2016 |
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The Power of the Big Trip - CampHacker #87
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Mar 18, 2016 |
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Finding a Full Time Job at Camp - CampHacker #86
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Dec 02, 2015 |
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Preparing Yourself for a Sustainable Camp Career - CampHacker #85
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Nov 20, 2015 |
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Is Working For Camp Right For Me? - CampHacker #84
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Nov 02, 2015 |
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The Hard Truth About Staff Evaluations - CampHacker #83
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Jun 01, 2015 |
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Volumes of Volunteers - Advancing Your Program and Site - CampHacker #82
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May 08, 2015 |
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Teach Your Staff to Welcome and Talk to Parents - CampHacker #81
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May 07, 2015 |
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Video Marketing Your Summer Camp - CampHacker #80
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Mar 30, 2015 |
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In The Gloaming: Planning the Perfect Campfire - CampHacker #79
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Mar 14, 2015 |
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Spice Up Your Dining Room - CampHacker #78
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Feb 18, 2015 |
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Balancing Camp & The Rest of Your Life - CampHacker #77
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Feb 15, 2015 |
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Building a Great Camp Culture - CampHacker #76
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Feb 14, 2015 |
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Professional Development for CampPros - CampHacker #75
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Feb 13, 2015 |
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Helping All Camps Get Better - CampHacker #74
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Feb 08, 2015 |
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Starting From Scratch - CampHacker #73
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Oct 05, 2014 |
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Quick Tips to Effectively Market Your Camp This Fall - CampHacker #72
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Sep 20, 2014 |
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17 New Tips for Your Staff Training - CampHacker #70
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May 09, 2014 |
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WOW Camp Parents With Last Minute Communication - CampHacker #69
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Apr 28, 2014 |
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Preparing Summer Camp Senior Staff - CampHacker #68
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Apr 21, 2014 |
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Family Camp Programming & Promotion - CampHacker #67
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Apr 08, 2014 |
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Last Minute Marketing - CampHacker #66
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Mar 15, 2014 |
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Treat Your Summer Staff Right - CampHacker #65
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Mar 05, 2014 |