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- International Staff Part II - Camphacker #33
Matt Buzeck joined us on the CampHacker Podcast to continue our discussion on having international staff at your summer camp.
Tool of the Week – Make yourself a better Camp Director- Joe: Adjustable Height Desk: http://www.beyondtheofficedoor.com/MAY-2X11XL.php update to the standing desk talked about from feb 8, 2011
- Travis: RODE mic
- Matt: I saw this shared on a Summer Camp Facebook Group just yesterday for looking up retention rates and values.....http://www.vk.org/wpsite/retention/
- Dan: “Clear” App
- Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - CampHacker.org
- Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams Christian Centre
- Dan Weir, Director of Camping Services - Frost Valley YMCA
- Matt Buzcek from 3Adventures
48 min - Summer Camp Outtripping Tips - Camphacker #32In this episode of the CampHacker podcast. The CampHackers, Travis, Joe, Dan and Gab put their heads together to give you their best advice on running an effective outtripping program at your summer camp.1 hr 4 min
- Summer Camp Outtripping Tips - Camphacker #32
Tool of the Week – Make yourself a better Camp Director
- Joe: Big Huge Labs http://bighugelabs.com/ - Do fun stuff with your pictures
- Travis: skitch
- Gab: Crafting a Green World
- Dan: Asperger's Answer Book: The Top 275 Questions Parents Ask by Susan Ashley PhD
- Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - CampHacker.org
- Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams Christian Centre
- Dan Weir, Director of Camping Services - Frost Valley YMCA
- Gabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp Ouareau
1 hr 4 min - Making the Most of Camp Conferences - Camphacker #31Heading to camp conferences are a big part of developing your camp in the off season. This week, the panel talks about how to make sure that you get the most you possibly can out of these events.1 hr 4 min
- Making the Most of Camp Conferences - Camphacker #31
Your Hosts:
- Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - CampHacker.org
- Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams Christian Centre
- Gabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp Ouareau
Dan Weir, Director of Camping Services - Frost Valley YMCA
Tools of the week:
- Joe: Box Rivets - to connect cardboard to cardboard and build amazing things: http://mrmcgroovys.com/
- Travis: Skallops http://kck.st/tXIWO6
- Gab: An indestructible case for your iphone:"lifeproof" your iPhone
- Dan: How to make a teepee http://www.celebrations.com/content/how-to-make-a-teepee
1 hr 4 min - Working Well With Your Camp Board - CampHacker #30This week the CampHackers welcome Dave Bell from campleadership.org to help discuss strategies for camp directors and camps to work with their board.44 min
- Working Well With Your Camp Board - CampHacker #30
This week the CampHackers welcome Dave Bell from campleadership.org to help discuss strategies for camp directors and camps to work with their board.
Your Hosts:
- Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - CampHacker.org
- Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams Christian Centre
- Dan Weir, Director of Camping Services - Frost Valley YMCA
- Dave Bell, Campleadership.org
Tools of the week:
- Joe: How much space does it take to be happy? Little House on a Small Planet
- Travis: moo.com
- Dave Bell: Rework Book
- Dan: http://www.stickerjunkie.com/
44 min - Hiring International Staff - CampHacker #29
This week, the panel is joined by Mark Pearlman and Matt Buczek to share their experience with the process of hiring international summer camp staff.
Hosts:
- Gabrielle Raill
- Dan Weir
- Joe Richards
- Mark Pearlman
- Matt Buczek
- Travis Allison
Discussion:
How can I hire the best international staff for my camp?
Tool of the Week:
- Gab: MailChimp's How to create and email marketing plan
- Dan: Cambridge Meeting Planner
- Joe: Make Magazine
- Mark: Dropbox.com
- Travis: "You will be a great ______ camper" cards
1 hr 6 min - Our Staff Application Top Hints - CampHacker #28
The CampHackers are joined by Howie Grossinger to talk about their biggest successes and suggestions for putting out staff applications for the upcoming season
Hosts:
- Gabrielle Raill
- Howie Grossinger
- Joe Richards
- Travis Allison
Discussion:
What do you do to make sure you have a great staff in 2012?
Tool of the Week:
- Gab: External Harddrives from Amazon
- Howie: Microsoft MapPoint
- Joe: Charity Village
- Travis: Pixelmator
1 hr 7 min - Rock Out Your Camp Fairs - CampHacker #27
CampHackers Dan, Joe and Travis discuss their top tips for hosting and attending camp fairs.
Hosts:
- Dan Weir
- Joe Richards
- Travis Allison
Discussion:
How do you stick out in a sea of other camps at camp fairs?
Tool of the Week:
- Dan: UnMarketing: Stop Marketing. Start Engaging.
- Joe: Formstack
- Travis:Rubbermaid Big Wheel Cart
58 min
About The CampHacker Podcast
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CampHacker Podcast helps camp directors solve real problems and build resilient camps. Each episode gives practical tips for recruiting, keeping, and teaching camp staff. The hosts talk about true…
stories, share ways to make camp stronger, and help leaders prepare for tough situations. They focus on making summer camps last longer and bring the biggest positive change to kids and young adults. You’ll hear easy steps, fresh ideas, and real conversations that help directors run better camps and create spaces where everyone can grow.
The CampHacker Podcast is hosted by Travis Allison and Chris Hudson. Travis is known for his creative ideas and caring advice for camp leaders across North America. He brings years of experience and speaks at big conferences to help directors make camps stronger and more resilient. Chris partners with Travis on every episode, working together to answer tough questions and share helpful steps for camp leaders. Their teamwork and passion help directors make the best choices for their camps, staff, and campers.
The CampHacker Podcast is hosted by Travis Allison and Chris Hudson. Travis is known for his creative ideas and caring advice for camp leaders across North America. He brings years of experience and speaks at big conferences to help directors make camps stronger and more resilient. Chris partners with Travis on every episode, working together to answer tough questions and share helpful steps for camp leaders. Their teamwork and passion help directors make the best choices for their camps, staff, and campers.
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