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Staffing emergencies call for emergency podcasts! Are we really in a “hiring crisis,” or do we just need to change the hiring process? Justin is back to share the inside scoop on how to appeal to Gen Z applicants.

I just got back from Tri-State, where I’ve been attending for close to 30 years, and the generational divide has never been more apparent to me. That said, these Camp conferences are terrific environments for old heads and young heads to learn from each other and appreciate each other’s talents, AND learn how to communicate with one another.

Nobody articulates this bridge better than Everwood Day Camp’s newest employee - Justin Pritikin, so we had to do an emergency podcast and get him back on - THIS is the day camp pod!

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Sometimes building public relations requires a bit of creativity, or at least some planning ahead. Tune in to hear Michael’s tips and tricks!

Delivering a great summer camp program is paramount to the success of our camps. But what often gets overlooked is the importance of public relations - how we are perceived by the outside world, by the other folks who DON’T attend our camps and don’t really understand what it is that we do. Because those folks determine our reputation and ability to succeed, often just as much if not more than our die-hard camp communities.

 So how can we get that word out? Helping us today, is Michael Sacks, a successful PR guy and camp parent, who will bridge the gap for us - THIS, is the day camp pod!

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• Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp
• Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District
• With, Michael Sacks, Media Relations Specialist, Head of PR, Communications, & Client Services at Lemon Law.

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“No culture can live, if it attempts to be exclusive.” – Mahatma Gandhi. Let’s work together to make sure all children get the camp experience they deserve. 

Inclusion for our campers with disabilities is one of the biggest topics in all of camping. Our annual episodes are some of our most popular ones, so we’re going to keep the content going!

Today, we’re joined by two camp professionals in the trenches, and look forward to their insight and best practices! This is the Day Camp Pod!

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• Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp
• Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District

With special guests,

• Mia Ross, Manager of Inclusion at NISRA
• Lydia Gartner,  Camp Director - Timber Pointe Outdoor Center

Get To Know Our Guests:

Lydia Gartner is the Camp Director at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, which is part of Easterseals Central Illinois. With over 10 years of experience in the medical and disability camp space, Lydia was a Special Education teacher prior to accepting a year-round camp position. She is passionate about creating camp environments and communities where individuals of all abilities are included, empowered, and shown unconditional regard. You can reach Lydia at [email protected] 

Mia Ross, CTRS, Manager of Inclusion at Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association is driven by working closely with thirteen member districts to ensure participants with disabilities are successful within community programming. Ross actively conducts staff trainings, assessments, observations, site visits, and oversees NISRA’s internship program year-round. You can reach Mia at [email protected]

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Investing in your staff is investing in success! Our friends from e21 are here to tell us more.

I don’t know about you, but when it comes time for my middle management to sit down with the front line staff for formal evaluations, I get very nervous about what’s about to happen. Expectations run rampant. Educators who have been evaluated for years by their supervisors all of a sudden fall prey to being too nice, or too harsh. 

And at the same time, staff feel that they are superstars, when that’s often not the case. And when it’s over - is there a plan, or just hard feelings?

 Today, we’re going to talk with Dr. Daniel Shore and Sara Silverberg from e21 to talk about the ins and outs of this important aspect of the staff experience, and I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised where it ends up - THIS, is the Day Camp Pod!

Join us as we discuss:

• Developmental Check-ins
• What effective support looks like
• “Trust comes from Truth” - Dr. Daniel Shore
• e21.org - check it out!!

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• Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp
• Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District
• Tiffany Yvonne, Executive Director - Purposeful Play

With special guests from e21.org 

• Dr. Daniel Shore, Workplace Researcher, Trainer, Consultant, & Entrepreneur
• Sarah Silverberg,  People and program development

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Even with the pandemic in the rearview mirror, camps are struggling to find staff with experience. Leadership training will be more important than ever this year, so be sure to tune in to hear some advice from the legendary Michael Brandwein!

Hey there Day Camp Pros! We are so grateful to be joined once again by the one and only Michael Brandwein, who will be discussing the ins and outs of elevating our frontline superstars into top-flight Leadership Team members. No easy feat, especially these days!

So kick back and enjoy some lessons from the legend, THIS, is the day camp pod!

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• Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp
• Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District
• Tiffany Yvonne, Executive Director - Purposeful Play
• Michael Brandwein, Speaker, Trainer and Author 
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Get More Michael:

BRANDWEIN STAFF TRAINING WEBINAR: Save a ton of planning time and boost the quality of your staff training! Tuesday & Wednesday, March 28 & 29, 2023, 1:00-4:00 p.m. CDT. See PDF Flyer for more info. Register at https://acai.wildapricot.org/event-5064766.

BRANDWEIN SUPERVISOR & LEADERSHIP TEAM TRAINING: Live online Saturday May 13, 10-4:15 p.m. CDT. This is a one-day Quick Course on supervision for both new and experienced people in which participants learn exactly what to say and do to bring out the best in staff and program. See PDF Flyer for more info. Register at https://acai.wildapricot.org/event-5064659

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Scott is no longer the “cool young buck” of the camp industry. Tune in to hear about the lessons learned from his years of experience!

Scott Arizala is one of the greatest staff trainers that I’ve ever learned from. He’s a master teacher, able to translate big concepts with humor, realism, and story telling. You’ve seen him at ACA National, you’ve seen him at Tri-State, if you’re crazy lucky- you may have even seen him at your Camp. 

And if you’ve never experienced Scott, you’re in for a real treat. Damn, Scott, you better live up to this grand intro- THIS, is the Day Camp Pod!

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• Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District
• Tiffany Yvonne, Executive Director - Purposeful Play
• Scott Arizala, Summer Camp Consultant & Trainer - The Camp Counselor 
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How can you pivot your traditional Day Camp program and facility to help with year-round revenue? Andy and H are here to tell you how!

COVID-19 forced us to be more creative than we’ve ever been before. From program to staffing to facilities, we re-writ the playbook on what is possible to ensure that our camps will be around for years to come.

When it comes to outside the box thinking, there are no two people that you want on your team than Andy Pritikin and H Rothenberg.

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

• After School Camp
• Corporate/Team Building/Retreats/PARTIES!
• Field Trips, Field Days
• Scouting / Home School
• Rentals
• Private Parties
• Charity Fundraisers
• EVENTS- Renaissance, Circus, Concerts, Wine Tastings…AND MORE!

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• “H” Rothenberg, Camp Coach and Director - Triple C Camp

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Joanna has assessed and consulted over 500 camps… ya, you won’t want to miss this one!

There are a lot of Camp Consultants out there, helping nice, well-meaning, camp operators get their act together, and run their camps like businesses, and Joanna Warren Smith is one of the originals. She’s been doing it for as long as I’ve been doing this camp thing which is over 25 years, and she stays on the cutting edge of trends and proactive thinking. 

Through surveys, focus groups, visiting camps, and just listening, Joanna is one of the smartest camp minds out there, and I can’t wait for you to meet her - THIS is the Day Camp Pod!

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• Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District
• Joanna Warren Smith - Camp Consultant 

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Front-line workers have certainly felt the pressure these past couple of years. Tune in to hear Ross and Adam’s tips on encouraging staff to keep coming back!

Once upon a time, there were day camp staff that worked the full season, full days, and missing time was a rare occurrence. Today - not so much. With the front-line staff reckoning of the past few years, getting our staff to just show up every day has become more and more of a chore. 

Today, we explore some proactive initiatives being taken by two of the most creative minds in our field, Ross Coleman and Adam Wallach - THIS is the Day Camp Pod!

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• Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp
• Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District

With Guests:

• Ross Coleman, Owner/Director - Coleman Country Day Camp
• Adam Wallach, Owner/Director - Mohawk Day Camp

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NOTES AND IDEAS FROM ROSS AND ADAM:

Ross:

•  We started a weekly attendance raffle in 2021. You are eligible if you do not miss any time the week prior. If you are late, leave early, absent, etc you are not eligible for the drawing. 
• Those eligible have their names put into our raffle bucket and we pick two winners each Monday morning. I announced the two winners on our camp PA at 9:30 each Monday. Each winner receives $500 on the spot.
•  There was no mention of money or attendance when I did the announcements. It was framed as the winner of our staff raffle. We saw a significant drop in staff asking to leave for the doctor, road test, etc. It was also a very exciting moment each Monday when we did the announcement.

Adam:

•  As we increased and adjusted salaries this year, we essentially made $400 of the total salary a bonus.  The $400 could be earned at $50 per week.  The criteria for earning the bonus were: 

1. Present every day for that week and on time for work 
2. Prepared for work - bathing suit, staff shirt, name is written on staff shirt 
3.  In the pool during swims 
4. Actively Participating with your group in activities 
5.  No cell phone use. 

• The bonus was called "Being a Mohawk Professional" and it was a session at training.  The bonus was available to general counselors and assistant counselors.  (Adding lifeguards for 2023).  The specialty staff and

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There is LOTS to learn from our up-and-coming youth! Justin is back to share some key insights of the corporate world from the Gen Z point of view.

Two of our most popular podcasts last year involved the perspectives of the opinionated young man, Justin Pritikin, who graduated college, and unceremoniously left camp this summer to start a corporate-level job with lululemon with whom he had been working with during college.

 Back from LA for a few days, we’ve cornered Justin and are ready for his thoughts on what he’s learned in relation to his camp experience, and what camps can do better with Gen Y-Z - THIS, IS THE DAY CAMP POD.

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