Why Society Doesn't Value Camp (and What We Can Do About It!) - CampHacker #168

The CampHacker Podcast

Jun 02, 2022•42 min•Ep. 168

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Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/podcast/2022/06/why-society-doesnt-value-camp

We NEED to tell our story.

Coming out of this major phase of the pandemic is our industry’s biggest chance to prove our value. Period.

We need to do everything we can to show the world that camp is more than a place with games, songs and friends. But how do we do that when there are still so many incorrect stereotypes about what we do?

Travis, Joe and Chris share how they, along with many other pros are flipping the narrative and how YOU (yes you!) can get involved.

Tool of the Week – Make Yourself a Better Camp Director

Chris: Buy a Chromebook
Joe: Urgent Optimist - Mighty Network Group - see book - Imaginable - Institute for the Future
Travis: Gestimer for Mac

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Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro
Chris Hudson, Camp Director - Camp Highlight
Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
Gabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp Ouareau

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