Camp Owners - You DO deserve a work-life balance!

Camp Directors work HARD. Our summers are 24/7 and even in the offseason, the emotional nature of what we do often leads to us saying “yes” to more than we usually should. The late-night parent phone calls, the desire to answer every email right away or any number of things can tear our focus away from our lives outside of the camp world. Family, physical and mental health, friends and leisure can, and should exist as part of every Camp Owners life!

In our second episode of the show, Howie and Kelly are joined by fellow camp owners Audrey Monke and Gabe Chernov to discuss what it means for a Camp Owner to find some sort of healthy work-life balance.

Tune in to hear about:

• When the camp dream became real for Audrey and Gabe
• What work/life balance looks like specifically for our hosts and guests
• How to create appropriate boundaries with our staff and clients
• Some practical tips for how to actually create some semblance of a work/life balance

What did we miss? Let us know how you find a work/life balance in the comments!

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What Inspires You? - Things that inspire our hosts and guests to be the best Camp Owners they can be.

Howie: Radical Candor - https://amzn.to/37irWWy 

Kelly: Brene Brown Date to Lead - https://amzn.to/2tNrmSW 

Gabe: Thinking Fast and Slow - https://amzn.to/2Sxf3CC 

Audrey: The Infinite Game - https://amzn.to/3brZjcJ 

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Host Links:

Hosts: 

• Howie Grossinger - Co-owner/Director - Camp Robin Hood, Partner - Camp Walden & Madawaska Camps 
• Kelly Schuna, Owner - Hidden Pines Ranch

Guests:

• Gabe Chernov, Owner/Director, BirchTrail Camp
• Audrey Monke, Chief Visionary Officer, Gold Arrow Camp  & Sunshine Parenting

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Thanks to our sponsor - CampBrain!

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What is the Camp Owners Podcast?

We're here to explore a side of the summer camp world that is experienced by those that have the privilege of running an independent program.

Howie Grossinger and Kelly Schuna will be joined by some seasoned p

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