Do you notice that gender equity is something we are better at talking about than doing?

In this episode, Travis and Chris welcome back Gabrielle Raill to explore the persistent issue of gender equity in camps. Chris leads a discussion on how camps often roll out the red carpet for male staff due to a shortage of male applicants, sometimes at the expense of gender equity. Gabz shares her experiences from all-girls camp, highlighting the implicit gender norms that surface even in such environments. The team examines the importance of addressing these disparities through intentional staff training and mission-driven leadership. The episode also includes practical tools and resources for camp professionals to incorporate gender equity into their daily operations.

Hear more about:

• 00:00 Introduction to Gender Equity in Camps

• 01:58 Chris's Observations on Gender Equity

• 04:22 Gabrielle's Perspective on Gender Roles

• 07:27 Challenges and Solutions in Gender Equity

• 13:34 The Importance of Mission-Driven Gender Equity

• 19:52 Promoting Gender Equity Through Staff Training

• 20:34 The Complexity of Addressing Gender Equity

• 24:25 The Importance of Clear Communication

• 28:05 Microaggressions and Staff Training

• 28:59 Safety and Inclusion as Non-Negotiables

• 31:38 The Reality of Privilege and Resistance

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Tool of the Week - Make Yourself a Better Camp Director

• Chris -  The Book of Shadows (Amazon is cheaper but funds evil conglomerates - https://amzn.to/4hY3vTR) 

• Travis - Fixable Podcast with Anne & Francis - Neurodivergent book/interview https://www.ted.com/podcasts/fixable

• Gabz - HiDock https://www.hidock.com/products/hidock-h1e

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Your Hosts

• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

• Chris Hudson, Camp Consultant and Director - Camp Highlight

• Gabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp Ouareau

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