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What did it take to run in-person programming this year? Where did the guts, confidence and motivation come from? Jalisa Danhof will tell you.

This episode, we are excited to share a conversation with Jalisa Danhof, who took on the challenge of running in-person overnight camp during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Through her creative and innovative style, she lead her team to beat the odds and flourish. 

Even though there were challenges and pieces of the puzzle that were beyond her control, Jalisa and her team overcame them each day with success and pride. Jalisa thrives on confrontation and challenge: “I chew them up like a dragon and spit them out stronger and more resilient than ever before.” yeah - that’s right!

You won’t want to miss this conversation! 

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

• How Jalisa came to her full-time role at Camp Newaygo
• How did Jalisa personally and professionally manage the uncertainty that came with the pandemic looming?
• What were some of the biggest stresses for her, camp and her family during this time?
• What changed in her role and her approach to her job due to this different summer?
• What are some of the things that Jalisa is grateful for after the summer of 2020? What will she take away from it?

Thanks to Jalisa for joining us on this episode! Who else should join us on Beyond Camp? Share in the comments!

Links & Other Bonus Material

• Video: Simon Sinek - How Great Leaders Inspire Action (Start With Why)
• Jalisa’s Recharge Pick - The Office Ladies Podcast

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We’re grateful to those of you who shared their excitement for the show with us. If you enjoyed Beyond Camp, please pass it on to a Camp Director in your circle.

Any feedback? Send Matt an email at [email protected]

Your Hosts:

Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting 

Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada - [email protected]

Guest:

Jalisa Danhof, Director, Camp Newaygo

What is Beyond Camp?

Beyond Camp is a new summer Podcast brought to you by Go Camp Pro.

Cassie Bloy and Rachel Kent are here to explore the intersection of camp and our lives. As much as people like to talk about camp and ‘the real world’ as two separate entities, camp professionals know that this simply isn’t true. Beyond Camp dives into how different aspects of our lives affect our camp experience, effectively bursting the camp bubble and welcoming all parts of our lives into the conversation.

Go Camp Pro is excited to bring you this weekly podcast during the summer of 2020.

If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at [email protected]