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Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/wonder-and-magic

With this skill, First Class Counselors create an extraordinary world to welcome campers into! Let’s make it magical!

Do you ever wonder why some counselors are next level, you could almost say first class? 

• How do they create wondrous moments and stories that campers remember for years to come?
• How do they make star gazing incredible? 
• Cabin cleaning an event to look forward to? Or themed days completely immersive? 

In the industry, we call it camp magic. 

In this episode, Oliver and Matt define and share ways to be magical. 

We like to say we are in the memory-making business. What can you do to make sure campers remember their inexperience at camp?

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

• What does “camp magic” even mean?
• What does camp magic look like? Why do some people say it’s invisible?
• 14+ tips on how to create wonder and magic for your campers this summer
• How to make these magical moments actually happen?
• Much, much more!

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If you have any feedback, or a suggestion for a future FCC show, send Matt an email at [email protected]

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Bonus Material - Thanks for reading the show notes!

• The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
  • Summary here
• Story Archetypes

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E.G.E.L - Ever Growing Ever Learning

Games, songs, and other super-practical tips that you can use at camp next summer.

Matt: Camp Song - Ticky Tack (give this episode a listen to hear it!)

Oliver: Improv Game - Questions Only

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Host Links

• Oliver Gregan, Summer and Families Camp Director at YMCA Camp Jewell
• Matt Honsberger, Executive Producer of Podcasting at Go Camp Pro

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What is First Class Counselors?

Camp Directors, this Podcast isn’t for you. It’s time to delegate! First Class Counsellors is for your counselling staff, the ones who are on the ground, playing with kids and changing lives.

Each week, we’ll cover practical and accessible tips that will level up your camp counsellor skills. These are things every counsellor should know, but that you may not have time to teach in staff training.

Our two hosts, Oliver Gregan, Summer and Families Camp Director at YMCA Camp Jewell and Matt Honsberger from Go Camp Pro are excited to be able to provide this resource to camp counsellors and up and coming staff, who they believe, have the most important job at camp.