Ep 10: The New Director Interview: Overnight Edition

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Ep 10: The New Director Interview: Overnight Edition

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Jun 17, 2022

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Last episode was Day Camp, this week Overnight. Natalie and Kelie speak with Jonathan DuHamel and Sami Eron as they prepare for their first summer as Camp Directors for overnight camps.
Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss?
Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com
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Jon’s email: jon@campkadesh
Sami's email: seron@mdausa.org

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Jun 17, 2022

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Titles in the series (35)

A bi-weekly look at big picture questions, concerns, and sometimes unpopular opinions in the summer camp industry in hopes of stimulating well rounded conversations among camp teams.

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Ep 1: Exploring the Other Side of Camp Uniqueness: Kelie Cook and Natalie Hamilton introduce the world to ScampLife: The Other Side, the podcast where they explore questions and topics that may not be the norm. In this first episode Kelie and Natalie discuss if they feel camps are losing their uniquenes... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
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Ep 7: Why Can’t We Find Staff? Here’s Some Data!: Natalie came up with a great survey for high school students in Alabama. In this episode Kelie and Natalie go over their results as to high school student’s perspectives on seasonal employment. We then ask you to share the following survey with any high... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
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Ep 5: The UnComfy Safety Restrictions – Height, Weight, and Age: Natalie talks horse world restrictions of height, weight, and age, and Kelie talks about all the other specialized program areas. The two then go into how to empower your staff to stick to your policies. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
44 min listen
Ep 2: Are We Asking Too Much of Our Staff?: This week Kelie and Natalie debate about if we as Directors are asking too much of our seasonal staff. Both reflect on their time as seasonal staff comparing to their expectations now in Director roles and how they train staff. Want to add to our conver... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
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Ep 3: Seasonal Leadership, Why Pay Them More?: Looking for ways to increase your staff salaries? Aren’t we all! Can you take it from leadership salaries? See how the team feels about the positions of General Counselor vs. Unit Lead. Is it something you can do? Want to add to our conversation? Ha... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
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Ep 4: Are we Preparing our Staff for the Real World?: In this episode Natalie and Kelie discuss if how we treat our staff is truly preparing them for work in the “real world”. From the start of the interview process through holding them accountable… are we doing enough? Want to add to our conversation? H... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
36 min listen
Ep 10: The New Director Interview: Overnight Edition: Last episode was Day Camp, this week Overnight. Natalie and Kelie speak with Jonathan DuHamel and Sami Eron as they prepare for their first summer as Camp Directors for overnight camps. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to d... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
44 min listen
Ep 13: Camper Choice vs. Group Rotation: Natalie is away. So, Kelie brought in some friends, Curt Jackson and Chris Kallal from the SCamp Life: The Programming Side podcast. In this episode they discuss which is better, camper choice where the kids get to choose their activities, or group rotat... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
37 min listen
Ep 6: How has COVID Trauma Effected our Campers with Dr. G: Dr. Deborah Gilboa joins Natalie and Kelie to discuss how the 2020’s have affected our adults and the ripple effect to our youth. This is one episode you don’t want to miss!! Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss?Email ... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
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Ep 8: Getting to Know Gen Z with Adam Baranker: Kelie & Natalie interview Adam Baranker from Jeff Lake Camp about his Gen Z panel he hosted during the ACA Tri-State Conference. Find out what Gen Z needs are when working at camp. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss?... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
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Ep 11: We’re Back!: Natalie interviews Kelie on her post camp “vacation”. Kelie went back to her home camp to help out, and you’ll never guess what she offered to do! Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss?Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmai... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
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Episode 14: Recapping with First Year Directors: In this episode, Kelie and Natalie reconnect with Jonathan and Sami to recount how their first summer as full time Directors went! Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss?Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com Links: ... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
43 min listen
Ep 9: The New Director Interview: Day Camp Edition: Kelie and Natalie interview a brand new Day Camp Director, Emily Suggs, as she prepares for her first summer as Camp Director. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss?Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com Links: Emily’s ... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
38 min listen
Ep 19: Let’s Talk Weed: Marijuana! Let’s start the conversation that is soon to be a reality in many camps across the country. by SCamp Life: The Other Side
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Ep 12: Quiet Quitting and Summer Camp: The new “Quiet Quitting” trend is all over social media. Have you thought about how it will affect your hiring process this summer? Natalie and Kelie start the conversation that you should start thinking about with your team. by SCamp Life: The Other Side
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Ep 18: Define CAMP!: Shauna and Kelie talk discuss what the definition of camp should be, and who should be able to call themselves a camp. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com by SCamp Life: The Other Side
38 min listen
Ep 15: DEI - Bringing it to your Seasonal Staff: This week Kelie & Natalie sit down with Carmella Montenegro to discuss the best ways to help support our summer staff through real life DEI conversations. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss?Email Us: exploringcam... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
44 min listen
Ep 21: Our 2023 Summer Recap: Shauna and Kelie ARE BACK! In this episode, they recap their VERY different summers. Shauna had her best summer EVER, while Kelie had her hardest. Also, find out why we included a photo of a cactus in the show notes. by SCamp Life: The Other Side
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Ep 17: Should Pronouns be Mandatory on a Job Application?: Kelie and Shauna talk with CJ Greco about if pronouns should be something employers should ask on job applications. Links: CJ Greco's Instagram - @cj.greco TheBirdyBunchPodcast.com Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to disc... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
47 min listen
Ep 22: Sticking Points- A Book Review and Discussion of Generations in the Workplace: Shauna and Kelie discuss a recent book they read, Sticking Points by Haydn Shaw about the 4-5 generations that are in the workplace and how it relates to camp! by SCamp Life: The Other Side
46 min listen
Ep 23: Staff Training Ideas and Thoughts: This episode was recorded before the 2023 summer season. Shauna and Kelie share their plans for staff training and share some great resources. Take a listen and get some cool ideas for your 2024 staff training. Links: Gamestorming: A Playbook for In... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
39 min listen
Ep 16: Should We Be Asking Silly Interview Questions?: Kelie and Shauna talk about brain teasers and fun questions during the interview process. Do you ask silly questions when interviewing staff? Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss?Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
33 min listen
Ep 28: Insider's Look: Women in Camp Summit 2023 - Conversations and Takeaways by SCamp Life: The Other Side
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Ep 20: Consequences of Actions: Kelie and Shauna discuss what constitutes acceptable reasons when to bring a staff member back after they’ve been fired. by SCamp Life: The Other Side
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Ep 29: Understanding Gen Z: Trauma-Informed Care in Camp Settings by SCamp Life: The Other Side
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Ep 24: The Rising Cost of Childcare with Riel Peerbooms: In this episode, Shauna and Kelie talk with Frost Valley CEO, Riel Peerbooms, about the rising childcare cost and how it affects camps. Links: Riel Contact: ceo@frostvalley.org Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss... by SCamp Life: The Other Side
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Ep 27: The Other Side of Rethinking the Counselor by SCamp Life: The Other Side
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