First Class Counselors
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Camp counselors have the most important job at summer camp. Period. A great camp staff will have kids wanting to come back to camp year after year. First Class Counsellors is here to make great camp staff. Each week, we’ll cover practical and accessible tips that will level up your camp counselor skills. Our two hosts, Oliver Gregan, Summer and Families Camp Director at YMCA Camp Jewell and Matt Honsberger from Go Camp Pro are excited to be able to provide this resource to camp counselors.
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Stories that Shaped Us - First Class Counselors #72
February 15, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/stories Gather ‘round the campfire for these funny, impactful and straight-up bizarre stories! Today is not a topic but a feel. A vibe if you will. We’ve been in camping for some time now and that means we have collected a few stories to share. Not a campfire story but just personal stories of our time as camp people. You might have run into an old camp friend and feel like a moment has never passed. Sometime...
Generation A - Our Campers - First Class Counselors #71
January 18, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/gen-a Generation-A are our campers - how can we effectively work with them at camp? Generation-A, or Gen-A are kids that are born between 2010 and 2024. Born the same year as the release of the iPad, most socially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the generation that is currently almost 100% of the summer camp population. It seems like the post-pandemic camper population is a bit of a beast these days. Ca...
Water Safety and Water Programs - First Class Counselors #70
January 04, 2024 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/water-safety Water safety (and fun!) starts with Camp Counselors Many camps sport a waterfront, a pool or even host a wet and wild Wednesday! Today we want to talk about programming at these water-based activities to make sure campers are safe and having a blast. You may be thinking “wait a minute, I’m not a lifeguard, so why should I listen? While you may not have the official qualifications to be a lifegua...
Are They A Terrible Staff Member...Or Is It Me? - First Class Counselors #69
December 21, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/terrible-staff You may not like them, you may not counsel like them, but that doesn’t mean they suck. It can happen to even the most First Class Counselor. For reasons that may seem perfectly valid and logical, a staff member gets it in their head that one of their co-workers is a terrible staff member. What ensues is drama, hurt feelings and escalations that can take away from the camp experience for others. ...
Wait...Is This a Cult? - Ceremonies and Traditions at Summer Camp - First Class Counselors #68
December 07, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/camp-is-a-cult Summer camp is culty - but in a good way, we swear! If you are new to summer camp and reading this, you may not get the whole “cult” angle. It’s a common joke amongst experienced camp staff and directors that camp is essentially a cult. There are many reasons for this, but the main one is how intentional we are with the ceremonies and traditions we have at camp. This ranges from as basic as g...
Meet Your Camp Director - Part 1 - First Class Counselors #67
November 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/meet-your-camp-director-1 Part 1 - What we got wrong… Just who is that person walking around with a clipboard all day? To most Camp Counselors, the Camp Director is a strange and mythical creature. They’re like a teacher…but completely different. They’re like a boss…but definitely not in the traditional sense. So who are they? In this first of a series of episodes, we break down some of the assumptions we h...
How to Talk to Adults - First Class Counselors #66
November 09, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/how-to-talk-to-adults You didn’t sign up to be a camp counsellor because you loved talking to adults…right? In the world of a camp counselor, there is no other part of the job that is simultaneously as short and as important as the interactions you have with the adults that find their way on site. Whether it’s parents, caregivers, alumni or your camp management, being able to navigate these interactions is es...
Putting Campers First - Why It's Hard and Why It's Necessary - First Class Counselors #65
October 26, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/campers-first - It’s not that you come second…well…it kind of is... Camp counselors are special. Not just because of all the incredible skills you learn and teach, but because it’s one of the only jobs that requires you to prioritize the health and experience of kids in your care - all day. This isn’t easy. It takes a special type of person to do the job. People call it different things. Putting Campers Firs...
Campers and Staff These Days (are we boomers?) - First Class Counselors #64
October 12, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/campers-and-staff-these-days Welcome back! How was your summer? We’re so grateful to have you folks join us for another season of First Class Counselors. In this episode, Oliver and Matt share a bit about their summers, and what they’re thinking about going into the 2024 season. Topics: How would you describe your summer in 3 words? Share a favourite story from the summer What are some of the trends and in...
Interview Skills to Land the Camp Job of Your Dreams - First Class Counsellors #63
February 23, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/interview-skills-to-land-the-camp-job-of-your-dreams- - These interview skills will set you apart! It's the most wanted summer job in the world. Honestly, with the recent pay increases, workplace experience and the amazingness of camp it truly is a job people from around the world seek. So how do you stand out in your interview? Today we are going to cover the application process and some of the important par...
Eat Like Royalty At Summer Camp - First Class Counselors #62
January 19, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/eat-like-royalty - Camp food can suck but it doesn’t have to! In the hierarchy of things we love, food reigns supreme. But, let’s be honest, camp food can be…well camp food. Sometimes, it’s a step above high school lunch but also not as great as your typical college food hall. It serves the purpose of caloric intake and satisfying the picky eating of a 10-year-old who only likes chicken nuggets in the shapes ...
Intentional First Impressions with Campers - First Class Counselors #61
December 22, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/first-impressions-campers - What to do the first time you’re alone with campers… It’s arguably the most stressful time in a camp counsellor’s life. It’s the first day of camp, the caregivers have just left and it’s now just you and the campers. As 10 sets of eyes stare in anticipation, it dawns on you that what you do and say next really matters. How you spend that first little bit with your campers will set...
Games You Can Learn and Play in 60 Seconds - First Class Counselors #60
December 08, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/60-second-games - Have 60 seconds? Here are 8 awesome games you can play with campers! Do you need a minute? How about a short quick way to play a game that makes a “meh” moment a “Yay!” Moment. It’s episode 60, so we’re talking 60 seconds or less to play a game or add an element to make your moments the moments! To explain each game Matt and I have 60 seconds on the clock to explain and provide an example...
You and Your Phone at Summer Camp - First Class Counselors #59
November 24, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/you-and-your-phone-at-summer-camp- - No phone, no problem! Maybe? The modern world has always tried to make its way into camp. That’s because camp is meant to be a refuge from the world’s pressures. In the 90s and early 2000s, many camps even introduced coding. But the invention of the smartphone changed the story, not just for camp but the world. The connection the phone provides means fostering connection...
How to (Kindly) Raise Gritty Campers - First Class Counselors #58
November 14, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/how-to-kindly-raise-gritty-campers You don’t have to sacrifice care and support in order to promote grit! Perhaps you have heard of Angela Ducksworth’s book “Grit: the power of passion and perseverance” Or if you have been in the camp conference circuit awhile and the opportunity to listen to Dr. Deborah Gilboa speak about resilience. Or maybe you’ve heard of Jimmy Donaldson, or Mr. Beast speak about the su...
Our Biggest Baddest Blunders - First Class Counselors #57
November 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/our-biggest-baddest-blunders It’s not if you’ll make a mistake…it’s when you’ll make one. We all make mistakes, but the best part about making them at camp is that you are in one of the most supportive work environments ever. Making mistakes is how you know that you’ve pushed your comfort zone, so if you’re lucky enough to make a bunch, you’re going to learn a bunch, too! Matt and Oliver share some stories of...
Taking Camp Home With You - First Class Counselors #56
October 14, 2022 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/taking-camp-home - Welcome to Season 5 of First Class Counselors! Summer is over and you have scrolled through your gallery a bunch remembering how much fun you had. Camp offered a lot - fun, food, friends. But it also taught you a lot and equip you for life after camp. As you unpack, we unpack all the ways you never truly leave summer camp behind. - Links from this episode: First Class Counsellor Episode...
6 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW To Prepare for the Summer - First Class Counselors #55
April 28, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/6-things-you-can-do-right-now-to-prepare-for-the-summer Summer is coming…here’s what every First Class Counselor should be doing to prepare! If you’re listening to this podcast in real-time, then we are in the home stretch. Camp is coming and you can’t stop it now! This episode is for any camp counselor, but specifically for the ones who are brand new, or any who want to shake off the rust of a few summers aw...
Self-Evaluations - First Class Counselors #54
April 14, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/self-evaluations Being able to do this truly separates the counselors, and the First Class Counselors! One of the best parts about working at camp is the incredibly dynamic skill-set that you leave the job with. Not only do you gain super-human skills when it comes to working with kids, you’ll pick up a ton fmore in the realm of teamwork, creativity, maintenance, cleaning, cooking…do we need to go on? You gro...
How to Be Your Director's Best Camp Counselor Ever - First Class Counselors #53
March 31, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/be-your-directors-best-counselor You heard it from the pros…now here’s how to be the best they've ever seen. If you missed the last episode, you’ll want to listen to it before this one. Listen here: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/your-directors-best-counselor So now that you have listened you might be wondering…why are there so many different types of great counselors? We learn that the valu...
Your Director's Best Camp Counselor Ever - First Class Counselors #52
March 17, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/your-directors-best-counselor Straight from the horse’s…er…camp director’s mouth! It’s a special episode of First Class Counselors. Oliver and many of our Go Camp Pro Podcast hosts are at the Tri-State Camp Conference, so we thought we’d use that time to our advantage. In this episode, you will hear camp pros from across North America share their answer to “why was the best camp counselor who ever worked for ...
Ages and Stages - part 2 - ages 11 to 16 - First Class Counselors #51
March 03, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/ages-and-stages-2 The kings, queens and royalty of sass. These campers need a little bit of extra patience and love. Last episode, we introduced the emotional, physical and mental triangle of care and how it informs how counselors work with 5-11 years old at camp. This episode we push into the wild unknowns of puberty and teenagers and share how we can work with their unique place in social-emotional developm...
Ages and Stages - part 1 - ages 5 to 11 - First Class Counselors #50
February 17, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/ages-and-stages-1 How to understand, play with and take care of the delightful wee ones at camp. 97.2% of camps in North America run an “ages and stages” session during their staff training. Ok, we made that number up, but what ISN’T made up is the fact that it’s one of the most important things to learn before starting your summer. This will sound obvious but something that we - and counselors - can easily f...
Ace Your Next Camp Interview - Gabrielle Raill & Tiff Gratton-McDuffie - First Class Counselors #49
February 03, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/ace-your-next-interview Do you ever wish you could get inside the head of the person interviewing you? Well wish no more! It’s interview season for many camps! Around the world, camp counselors are preparing to share why they are the right fit for a camp position this summer. So, in the spirit of giving you an insider’s perspective, we have 3 camp directors on the panel who are hiring camp staff RIGHT NOW to t...
The International Camp Counselor Experience - with Adam Heslop - First Class Counselors #48
January 20, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/international-counselor-experience Whether you’re an international staff member or welcoming an international staff to your camp this summer, this episode is for you! Did you know that in a normal year, there are over 20,000 international camp staff members that come to North America to experience the summer camp phenomenon? No joke! Adam Heslop, the Summer Camp Programs Staffing Placement Coordinator from IE...
Taking Campers On Trip 101 - First Class Counsellors #47
January 06, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/taking-campers-on-trip-101 Tripping is in-tents! Here’s how to be a First Class Counselor on trip! A big event for many camps is the Overnight, the camp out, the out trip. It has many names but is the night where your campers and you are out of the cabin and in some capacity under the stars. It varies by camp how it is done. But it is an important experience for all campers and we are going to make sure you ma...
P.R.A.C.tical Skills the Pandemic Has Taught Camp Counsellors - First Class Counsellors #46
December 23, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/pandemic-practical-skills The pandemic has taught us some important lessons…here’s how to apply that learning to camp (and how to talk about it in a job interview!) Since the beginning of the pandemic, have you… Had to wait in a super-long line? Be hyper-aware of how risky a potential gathering might be? Change plans on a moment’s notice? Do something you’ve never done before to learn, gather or connect? ...
Injecting Intention and Magic Into the Camp Day - part 2 - First Class Counsellors #45
December 09, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/intention-in-camp-day-pt2 You’ve rested up from siesta, now how are you going to crush the rest of the camp day? Missed part 1? Check it out here: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/intention-in-camp-day This is part 2 of Oliver and Matt going through the Camp Winona schedule and talk about some of their favourite ways to make each moment special. Episode 1 will cover wake-up to rest hour. - Do y...
Injecting Intention and Magic Into the Camp Day - part 1 - First Class Counsellors #44
November 25, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/intention-in-camp-day From the rising of the sun to rest hour - here’s how to absolutely rock a camp day. Every day at camp is a new opportunity. An opportunity to connect, an opportunity to have fun, or an opportunity to change a camper’s life forever. However, it can be a little daunting to consistently come up with something incredible with something fantastic for every single moment of the day. And, while...
How to Make a Cabin a Home for Campers (and yourself!) - First Class Counselors #43
November 11, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/make-a-cabin-home Home is where the bunk is…at least it is at camp! For nearly 8 weeks a small converted shed will be your place of residency. For many camps a cabin is a room with just bunks. Sometimes you are lucky to have walls and those with a bathroom could be considered pampered. But how do you make this temporary residence feel like home for you and for your campers? For day camp counsellors you have t...
Best Cabin Bonding Ideas - First Class Counselors #42
October 28, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/cabin-bonding-ideas Camp friendships last a lifetime - here’s how to help your campers make them! Counselors know how strong that camp friendships are. But do you remember way back when you were a camper? Do you remember your first camp friend? Chances are, your counselor had a big part in helping you forge that friendship. So now, like all things at camp, it’s time to pay it forward! In this episode, Oliver...
What To Do When There's Wild Weather - First Class Counselors #41
October 14, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/wild-weather Rain or (extreme) shine, it’s First Class Counselor Time! What a gift the rain is. Many kids are growing up to learn that the moment it starts raining, that outdoor playtime is over. At camp, we have the opportunity to flip the script, and through our example, teach campers to embrace the rain and either use it to have a great time or have a great time in spite of it! Don’t get us wrong, it’s a...
Top Tips for Recovering from and Reflecting on the Past Summer - First Class Counselors #40
September 30, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/reflect-on-last-summer Lots of learning from Season 3 of First Class Counselors! Here’s what will help you MOST for this coming summer! Welcome back to another season of First Class Counselors! We’re starting this season off where the summer of 2021 ended. For some camps, it started to feel a bit more normal, but for many, it was a hard one. Camp counselors were truly on the front line of the pandemic this s...
Lessons for This Summer from Season 3 - First Class Counselors #39
May 20, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/lessons-from-season-3 Lots of learning from Season 3 of First Class Counselors! Here’s what will help you MOST for this coming summer! And what a season it’s been! We’ve covered everything from camp counsellor financial decisions to essential skills, with some good ol’ fashion camp games in between. We’ve welcomed sensational guests and even had our first-ever collaboration with another Podcast. As we wrap up...
Expectations for Being a Counselor In COVID Times - with Andy Pritikin - First Class Counselors #38
May 06, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/expectations-covid-times Here’s the inside scoop on what being a counselor is like at camp is going to be like during the COVID-19 pandemic Today we’re speaking to counsellors who will be working at camp during a global pandemic. That’s right DURING! COVID isn’t over just because we’ve got a few million vaccines in arms and there are a lot of things that will be different about camp from any other year. So o...
8 Mistakes That Make Your Camp Director's Head Shake - First Class Counselors #37
April 22, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/8-Mistakes Let’s pre-learn from our pre-mistakes. No, seriously. We all make mistakes. It’s okay. In fact, camp is built to make sure people can make mistakes to learn and grow from. As a community that fosters growth, it is like a petri dish of mistakes. And like Fleming discovering penicillin great things can come from mistakes. Some things however are just mistakes, we have seen or tried and failed ourselv...
Top Tips for Working with Kids in a Global Pandemic - First Class Counselors #36
April 08, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/working-with-pandemic-kids A preview of the camper behaviour you’ll see this summer, from some firsthand experience. This episode is for the first summer you are back to in-person programming after/during the COVID-19 pandemic. Matt and Oliver are here to share their experiences hanging out with kids during the pandemic to give you the inside scoop on what you, as a camp counselor, can expect this summer. It...
The Avengers Playing Camp Games - with Substantiate - First Class Counselors #35
March 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/avengers-camp-games If The Avengers took part in Color Games…who would win? We’re here to answer the big questions. This episode, we team up with William Glasser and the Substantiate Podcast to take our teams of Avengers and put them to the test in some unique Color Games events. Tune in to this episode to hear about some unique events you can add to your camp programs this summer. Part one of this conversa...
Supporting New Staff Members - First Class Counselors #34
March 11, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/supporting-new-staff Every year you come back to camp, it becomes less and less about yourself. Here’s how to support the newbies! We have a 2 for 1 episode for you! First up, we bring you an exclusive interview with one of the newest and youngest Executive directors of a YMCA camp in North America - exclusive for you! Tune in to hear about how he went from a counsellor just like you to reaching one of his bi...
10 Ways to (Intentionally) Fill 5 Minutes - First Class Counselors #33
February 25, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/fill-5-minutes Every moment is precious at camp…even those 5 minutes before you go into a meal! 10 ways to spend 5 minutes with your campers. You need these as a counselor. The days are structured but there will forever be break times and they are vitally important to camper development that we take advantage of those moments. Let’s break down when to pop what activities at what times. Thus improving intention...
6 Myths About Working at Summer Camp - First Class Counselors #32
February 11, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/6-camp-myths Don’t listen to the movies - working at Summer Camp is nothing like it - it’s much more real, and much better! The mythos of camp is one filled with legends and mystery. While much of it falls in the realms of you just need to be there to understand or it’s locked away in the secrecy of never can tell games there are a few things we can bust for you today. What is true and untrue about some myths ...
This Will Make You A Better Camp Programmer - First Class Counselors #31
January 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/better-camp-programmer Every camp counselor is, or will be, a programmer someday. No matter how basic your session is, there are a few things that you can do to make them the best they can be Programs. At most camps you are going to end up leading a program. It could be guitar, swim lessons or archery There are honestly hundreds of programs camps can offer. Some require special training or are an established...
Camper-Friendly Language - First Class Counsellors #30
January 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/camper-friendly-language A camp counselor’s words can change a child’s life. Here’s how to handle that incredible responsibility with care, grace, and skill. You are a hero to your campers. Whether you like it or not, those kids are going to think you’re the coolest thing since sliced bread and want to be just like you. This means that we always need to make sure that through our words and actions, we’re teac...
Humble Brags and Future Endeavors - First Class Counselors #29
December 31, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/humble-brags-2020 Let’s purposefully reflect on 2020 and prepare for the year ahead. We’re posting this as 2020 comes to a close. If you’re viewing this from the future, congrats, you’re still here! 2020 was a weird year, but COVID certainly didn’t stop the learning, growing and changing that would happen any other year. So for this episode, the last of the year, Oliver and Matt reflect on the 2020 year, lo...
10 Things You'd NEVER Expect a Camp Counselor Does at Camp - First Class Counselors #28
December 17, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/10-counsellor-jobs Camp Couneslors do whatever needs to be done to give campers the best summer camp experience they can. “Other duties as required”. It's a short sentence at the end of a job description that means an awful lot. Today we are going to share some of our stories that fall into this jurisdiction. These are the stories where it is the job that just has to get done, the weird tasks we have had to pe...
Being an Ally to Women in Camping - with Rachel Kent and Ruby Compton - First Class Counselors #27
December 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/ally-to-women It’s time for the men of the camping industry to step up, step down, and better support our women colleagues in camp. The camp industry, as a whole, participates in structural inequality. Period. It’s easy to get caught in the trap of believing that because we create the separate, magical and intentional community at camp, that we are too insulated from the crap of the outside world. In some way...
Camp Counselor Financials - First Class Counselors #26
November 19, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBFind more at https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/camp-counselor-financials Should you spend your own money on camp stuff? No. Well…sometimes…well…okay, just listen to this episode! This one has been a bee in our bonnet for a long time. Camp counselors make so little money, but often spend so much of it on things they use at camp and we’re here to stand on our soapbox and say NO MORE! Granted, there are some times to invest in gear, games or self-care, but at the end of the day y...
Bonus Episode - The Women of Go Camp Pro Podcasts
November 16, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/blog/women-of-gcp-podcast What do you call it when you gather a bunch of female camp and podcasting pros in a room? You call it AWESOME. In today’s special crossover episode, Beth Allison from Camp Code hosts a conversation with several of the women who podcast with Go Camp Pro. Today’s episode features Rachel Kent and Cassie Bloy from Beyond Camp, Sam Thompson from the Day Camp Pod, Kelly Schuna from The Camp Owner’s Podcast, and Ruby ...
Sensational Storytelling - First Class Counselors #25
November 05, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBFind full show notes and links at https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/sensational-stories Being able to spin a great story: A skill for every First Class Counselor to learn. Joe Richards, Camp Director, Podcaster and Storytelling Wizard is here to teach you how. Telling a great story is much more than sitting down on a stump, shining a flashlight under your chin and telling a story that you’ve memorized. If you want your stories to draw campers in, transport them to another worl...
6 Essential Skills for Camp Counsellors - First Class Counselors #24
October 22, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBFind full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/6-essential-skills If you can master these 6 skills, you’re probably a First Class Counselor! Let's cut to the chase. These 6 skills are absolutely essential for a camp counselor to have. In this episode, Oliver and Matt break down the skills and how you can work on them. Here are the skills: Saying Yes Asking Questions and Listening Properly Be Prepared, but Be Flexible Sight on Safety Support on the S...