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The State of AI and Camps: Fall 2024

In this episode of the CampHacker podcast, Travis and Chris explore the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence on summer camp management. They dive into AI's role in streamlining operations, automating tasks, and enhancing staff training and parent communication. Discover specific tools like Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Notebook LM, which improve efficiency while addressing privacy concerns. Learn how AI can transform everything from scheduling and communication to monetization and fundraising, making camps more effective and enjoyable.

Hear more about:

• 4:03 AI's Impact on Summer Camps
• 16:36 Staff Training and AI Scenarios
• 26:46 Understanding AI's Limitations
• 27:35 Career Coaching with AI
• 28:41 AI in the Gig Economy
• 29:27 AI in Camp Photography
• 31:54 AI's Role in Camp Administration
• 35:04 Addressing Privacy Concerns
• 37:54 Future of AI in Camps

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Resources from this Episode

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Use this to append to prompts to get you better answers:

Ask me clarifying questions until you are 95% confident you can complete the task successfully. Take a deep breath and take it step by step. Remember to search the internet to retrieve up-to-date information.

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Tool of the Week - Make Yourself a Better Camp Director

• Chris - Game - Once Upon a Time - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1234/once-upon-time-storytelling-card-game 
• Travis - Match Puzzle Game

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Your Hosts

• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro
• Chris Hudson, Camp Consultant and Director - Camp Highlight

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