Our summers may have been different, but the common thread is that our industry will never be the same again.
If we ever needed something to teach us the lesson that “camp, like it was in 2019 isn’t coming back” the summer of 2022 was it.
Holy moly folks.
We hope that you’re doing okay.
We know that not everyone is in the same boat, and who knows, maybe 2022 was your best summer yet (if it was…will you come on the Podcast and tell us about it?). But we all have to collectively shake our damn heads and realize that things have changed.
PEOPLE, WE’RE THE PEOPLE THAT GAG WHEN SOMEONE SAYS “THIS IS THE WAY WE’VE ALWAYS DONE IT”.
Too dramatic? Maybe. Or maybe not.
This summer 2022 debrief episode with Travis, Chris, Gabz and Joe gets a little bit spicy - but it’s for good reason. We need to keep asking questions, pushing each other and digging in on what our campers, families and staff need as we keep this industry alive.
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Tool of the Week – Make Yourself a Better Camp Director
Chris - You are Here - Thich Nhat Hanh
Gabz - camp craft that actually looks good - Gnomes!
Joe - CO2 Monitor Portable - https://aranet.com/products/aranet4/
Travis - NotePD - https://notepd.com/invite/Travishttps://notepd.com/challenge/things-that-the-summer-camp-industry-needs-to-consider-for-a-sustainable-future-o01ei
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