Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/2021-camp-healing

We can’t just go back to “business as usual”. We need to re-start our cultures for the better.

We are thrilled to be talking today with Rachel Kent (Girl Guides Canada & Co-Host of Beyond Camp) and Sol Birenbaum (Director & Co-Owner Camp Walden). As we are early into 2021 and the work of camp owners continues tirelessly and optimistically for the upcoming summer, we thought we should have a discussion about what a return to camp will look and feel like for our campers, staff and for ourselves as so many of us had an unprecedented summer away from operating our camps - but also for camps that did run who will be welcoming campers and staff back after experiencing another 9 months of the pandemic after camp.

Tune-in to this episode to hear about

• Talk to us about what you believe will be the theme of Summer 2021 
• What do you think is one of the most important things that camp can provide to campers this summer 
• What are your thoughts on how staff training will change for this summer?
• In what ways can camp owners best prepare for a return to camp after a summer away?

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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.

• Sol: “The Choice,” book by Edith Eger, our partners, the support and insight they provide, lyrics to various songs such as “wildflowers” by Tom Petty
• Rachel: James Clear “3,2,1” newsletter https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1/january-7-2021
• Kelly: Ted Lasso show, the optimism, focus on the ability to change a culture through belief and the quote mentioned in an episode by Walt Whitman “be curious, not judgemental”
• Howie: Meeting with staff via zoom, hope and optimism for the frame of mind going into 2021

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Host Links:

• Howie Grossinger - Co-owner/Director - Camp Robin Hood, Partner - Camp Walden & Madawaska Camps 
• Kelly Schuna - Owner - Hidden Pines Ranch
• Rachel Kent - Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada
• Sol Biernbaum - Director - Camp Walden

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