If you’re a camp that does themes, a pirate theme is definitely a must! Curt shares some of the greatest ideas from the book he wrote. This episode will give you plenty of ideas to host your own pirate-theme camp!

Links:

The Pirate Theme Book

Pirate Blog Post

Kate Backdrops

Another Magazine Style episode this week! The guys “fast discuss” 10 topics that range from programming ideas to staff to crafts and more! It’s their favorite way to podcast!

Links:

Fluffy Letters: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRcaw7TL/

Email Roundtable FAQs and Sign-up: https://www.summercamppro.com/email-roundtable-faqs/

Chris and Curt talk about some great activity ideas that are for, wait for it, staff only! That’s right!

Doing things specifically for your camp staff is a great way to keep the excitement going all summer! Give this episode a listen for some great ideas to prep for this coming summer!

The guys discuss their favorite skits. Some are classics and some are original, but all of them entertain the campers! If you are looking to add skits to your program (we're looking at you, day camps), or you want to add to your library of skits, check out this episode.

Chris and Curt attended and spoke at the 2023 ACA National Conference. They talk about what they did on Orlando, the things that they liked, the things they didn't, as well as the things that really frustrated them (like the ACA woman who didn't want to give them chairs for their session).

Here we go again! This is our 7th Magazine Style episode. Check it out this week for all new answers to their top 10 topics!

The guys will be at the ACA conference in Orlando next week. They talk about the sessions they may attend, their session (and possible giveaways), and what they'll be doing for fun around Orlando.

Chris has a list of camp websites that he likes certain things about. This is the first time Curt has seen them. You'll hear what the guys like about each of these sites...and a few things they don't like. If you're looking to update your camp website, this is a great episode to listen to. Feel free to follow along with them. All the links to the camp websites are below.

Links:

http://campacc.com

https://www.zephyrpoint.org

https://www.sciotohills.com

https://skyranch.org

https://keystonecamp.com

http://camptimberlane.ca

https://www.pinecove.com

https://www.beulahbeach.org

https://www.southmountainchristiancamp.org

https://www.campgreystone.com

http://eaglesky.camp

https://paliadventures.com

Curt and Chris share their picks of items that they would like to see in a camp store. From challenge coins to Croc charms, they'll discuss a few items you'll consider adding to your camp store offerings.

Links:

Tenzi

Koosh Balls

Stickers from StickyBrand

Button Supplies

Challenge Coins

Sleep Masks

Metal Pins

Croc Charms

Floppy Cups

Capes

Curt and Chris talk about 2023 movies that can be used as inspiration for camp themes this year, as well as possible activities to go along with the movie themes.