In this special bonus episode of the CampWire podcast, we are joined by Nick Lieberman, one of the directors of the new film Theater Camp! Tune in for a fun conversation about the movie, now in theaters!

The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.

In this episode, Candace Doby joins the podcast to talk all things courage. Candace is a speaker, author of A Cool Girl's Guide to Courage, and coach who works with organizations to create a culture of courage where employees perform at their highest potential. Tune in for an incredible conversation on courage, culture, and applying them to your camp for the best summer ever.

A special thanks to our sponsors:

• UltraCamp

Show notes:

• Candace's website

The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.

Indie rapper, singer, and songwriter Anees joins us on the CampWire podcast to share his inspiring story; the role of summer camp in his life, music, and career; and how everything is summer camp. He recently completed the Summer Camp Tour, and his debut album, Summer Camp, drops on May 19, 2023. 

Show notes:

• Visit Anees's website for social media links, news, latest music, and more

The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.

Health and safety of our campers and staff is a top priority, and one that we should never take lightly. As we prepare for the upcoming summer, let's reframe our thinking about abuse prevention. Join us as we chat with Rahel Bayar, of The Bayar Group, to discuss culture shifts around this topic, making space for conversation, and creating safe spaces for all. 

Special thanks to our sponsor: ACTIVEWorks

Show notes:

• The Bayar Group

The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.

Camps can be powerful community partners in the education of our children. A camp-school partnership can be exciting, innovative, and satisfying, but they also take insight, creativity, and perseverance. In this conversation with Bristol Posatko, ACA's Grants and Special Projects Manager, we explore the many layers of camp-school partnerships, including practical tips and takeaways, resources, and more. 

Show notes:

• 2022-2024 Camp-School Partnership Demonstration Project

The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.

Camp can happen anywhere! Join us for a conversation with Mikey Latner of Project:Camp to learn about the role of camp in times of crisis, bringing fun and a sense of normalcy after disaster strikes, and the positive, lasting impact that happens when communities come together.

Show notes:

• Project:Camp website

The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.

Let’s take a moment to discuss mental, social, and emotional health (MESH). The last few years have taken a toll on the well-being of our campers and staff. As we look to summer 2023, join us for a conversation around strategies and resources to support the well-being and mental health of everyone in our camp communities. Thank you to Alli Faricy of Camp Foley, Dave Brown of Mountain Camp, and Cori Miller of Camp Harlam for sharing thoughts, experiences, and insights on this topic, along with the work created by those involved with the H.E. Butt grant. Serviced through the American Camp Association (ACA), this grant helps develop resources and camper well-being and mental health.

Special thanks to our sponsor:

• The Redwoods Group

Show notes:

• Alli Faricy, Camp Foley

The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.

What does it mean to "go green"? And how can we implement "green behavior" at our camps? Danny Sudman, Director and Founder of Green Camps, joins us for an inspiring conversation on creating an environmentally-friendly culture at camp, along with empowering - yet practical - ways to make your camp a little greener.

Special thanks to our sponsor:

• PercussionPlay

Show Notes:

• Green Camps

The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.

In preparation for Veterans Day, we are honored and excited to chat with Christy Brown and Becca Garrison of the National Military Family Association all about Operation Purple Camps. Tune in to learn about their efforts to provide summer camp experiences for military kids and families, as well as how you and your camp can get involved! 

Thank you to our sponsor, ACTIVE Network.

Show notes:

• National Military Family Association

Follow ACA @acacamps!

The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.

Have you registered for the 2022 ACA Virtual Staffing Summit? It's not too late! Join John Beitner, Kim Aycock, and David Schiff to learn all about this year's three-day event. The 2022 Staffing Summit will feature critical learning, speaker panels, roundtables and engaging sessions. 

Click here to learn more and register!

Send questions to John Beitner: [email protected]

The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.