The Camp Program Lab

Travel down Nostalgia Lane with Chris and Curt as they discuss things that used to be super popular at summer camps. They go really old-school like back when there weren’t any rules about helmets, to not-so-distant stuff like Four Square. Listen in this week as the guys talk about why some of these are not seen at camp as much as they used to be. Hear them discuss some stuff that should be brought back as well as some stuff that definitely needs to stay in the past!

These ain’t yo mommas pretzel bites, these are mobile apps that will be a huge help to you and your staff at camp! Twenty different apps are talked about on the episode this week. Some are for you and some are for your counselors and staff. Check it out for some great suggestions that will help you do your job even better!

This week, the guys talk about Traditions and Ceremonies. Do you have any at your camp? Do you need some ideas for some new ones? Listen in this week for multiple ideas, some good, some bad! Curt and Chris give a huge list of traditions that they have either been a part of or heard about from other camps!

Does your camp do a carnival for the campers? Have you ever wanted to do a carnival? Do you enjoy eating carnival food like Chris? Well then, do we have a show for you! The podcast today is all about creating fun and unique carnival games! Curt has some awesome and very practical ideas while Chris goes overboard with carnival chaos! 

Before you attempt to order whimsy from Amazon, listen to this week’s episode for better ideas! Curt and Chris discuss ways to make your camp a bit more magical without breaking the bank! From Tree Sharks to Fairy Gardens to Glitter on every leaf of every tree at camp…ok, maybe not that last one!

Chris’s second favorite thing behind TikTok, Pinterest! This week’s podcast talks about some of the awesome things Chris has pinned on his Pinterest board. Maybe you had a Pinterest at one time and have given up, or you’ve never even started. Well. it’s a great time to get on there again and starting pinning epic ideas for your summer camp!

From Go Bags last week to Escape Bags this week, the guys are apparently doing a bag theme! (Fingers crossed for Sleeping Bags next week!) Escape Bags are little, portable escape rooms that make for a great activity! Curt and Chris have both created several that they will talk about plus give some tips about creating your own for your camp.

This week’s episode focuses on Go Bags! The bags you keep handy with all the necessities. Your SCamp Life Podcasters give their two cents on what directors, program directors and counselors need to keep in them. Check out this week to see if you agree, disagree, or have completely different stuff in your bag!

After a 2 month hiatus, the boys are back! Boys? What about Kelie? Hmmm...

Need some unique ideas for winter camp? What about off-season events? Then have we got a show for you! If you already host or are planning to host a winter camp, Curt and Kelie have some great ideas for activities. If you are unable to host an entire camp but want to do some winter events, then Chris has a bunch of unique ideas that would make awesome events. Either way, this episode is great for adding a little extra camp this winter season!