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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

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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

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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]

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Anthony Kane joins the CampWire Podcast to discuss diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging! Click here to read his article in the latest issue of Camping Magazine: Instilling a Sense of Belonging from Day One.

Thanks to our sponsors:

• RegPacks

Additional show notes:

• Send Anthony an email

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Join us for an adventure-filled conversation! Stacey Morgan, wife of NASA astronaut Drew Morgan, is the author of The Astronaut's Wife: How Launching My Husband Into Outer Space Changed the Way I Live on Earth, a true story about making the most of your one incredible life. 

Show notes:

• Order your copy of The Astronaut's Wife book

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Are you interested in becoming an ACA volunteer? Do you already serve ACA by sharing your time and talents? Join this in-depth conversation with Michele Branconier, ACA's Senior Director for Volunteerism, to learn all about volunteer opportunities and roles, the benefits of volunteering, and more!

Show notes:

• VICE Article: Volunteerism Is the Best Kept Secret for Mental Health

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Ju'Riese Colón, CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport and a member of the ACA Board of Directors, joins us for a conversation on abuse prevention, education, and accountability within youth programs.

Special thanks to our sponsor:

• ACTIVEWorks Camp & Class Manager

Show notes: 

• U.S. Center for SafeSport

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Brandon Reiter of Skyview CFO & Bookkeeping Services joins us to discuss financial strategies for summer camps. How can you optimize your camp's stream of income? How can you think creatively about revenue sources? How can you use your resources effectively to care for your campus, as well as your staff, campers, and families? Listen for tips, insights, and more!

Special thanks to our sponsor:

• PercussionPlay

Show Notes:

• Skyview CFO & Bookkeeping Services

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Erik Hancock of The Kubala Washatko Architects (TKWA) joins us for a conversation on camp architecture and design, including insights on accessibility and sustainability for campuses and facilities.

Special thanks to our sponsor:

• Regpack

Learn more about TKWA:

• The Kubala Washatko Architects

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Singer/songwriter Brett Dennen joins us on the CampWire podcast to share his summer camp experiences; how camp influenced his career, education, and love for the outdoors; and to talk about his latest album, See the World. 

Special thanks to our sponsor:

• Regpack

Additional links:

• Dennen Goods

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