The Camp Program Lab

Curt and Chris are at it again with this popcorn podcasting style. Check it out this week for all new answers to their top 9 topics! They would like 10 topics, but need your help on an idea. Send them your best!

After 2 weeks of training and 2 weeks of camp, Chris shares how his summer has been going! Listen to this episode to see what’s new, what’s old, and what’s all going wrong so far!

Curt and Chris bring back their fun new way of podcasting. Check it out this week for all new answers to their top 9 topics!

How many socks can you put on one foot in 30 seconds? How fast can you chug a soda? What is the most clothes pin you can pin to your face? How long is your longest burp? If you want to know the answers to these questions and more, consider having a record breaking challenge at your camp! This is an idea where campers can excel at things they are good at (like eating jello with chopsticks)! Check out this weeks episode for some other great ideas and how you can incorporate recording breaking into your camp!

Is the gas Station prices getting you down? Has the train left the Station without you? Tired of your local radio Station? Or feeling a little spacy on the International Space Station? Well then give our Stations a try! Curt shares a popular idea for camps about creating stations for the campers. A place that has some free play/choice. He gives tons of great ideas for themes and topics you can host a “Station” around!

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (well maybe not Math so much). Curt and Chris give some epic ideas on incorporating STEM (or STE) into your camp! This is a great way to get school groups, homeschool groups, or just add some learning to your camping program!

Links of the Week:

• Chris’ Steal This Book: https://rb.gy/ufkznp

The guys try a new way to podcast this week: Magazine Style! If you like the idea of quickfire topics with fast ideas, this episode is for you! Give it a listen and then let us know what you think!

Links of the Week:

• In the News: Camp prices going up + Waitlists 

In this episode Chris goes over his favorite ropes and team building resources. Curt just listens and gives his 2 cents.

• Fun Doing Friday - Newsletter

It's true that there are some dangerous activities at camps. Curt and Chris will explore some of these activities, and it might give you some ideas for programs to add to your camp. The great thing about summer camps is that it's a place where kids can try these (often perceived) "dangerous" activities in a safe environment.

Are you excogitating (verb for considering) hosting a Trivia event at your camp? They are resplendent (adjective for great idea) for retreats, special events, family nights, online stuff, or even during your training weeks! Chris and Curt give you a profusion (noun meaning large amount) of categories that make for an exceptionally clubbable (adjective for enjoyable) trivia event!