The Day Camp Pod - From Go Camp Pro
The Day Camp Pod is for day camp leaders who want real answers and practical advice. Each episode covers how to build a resilient camp, face daily challenges, and support every camper. Our hosts and guests are experienced camp directors who believe in problem-solving, teamwork, and helping staff grow. We talk about staff training, making camps more welcoming for everyone, and building strong connections with parents. If you want to learn how empathy and creativity make camps better, and how to keep your camp strong during tough times, you’ll find new ideas here twice a month from Actober to May.
The Day Camp Pod, from Go Camp Pro. Bringing you the best ideas, strategies and discussions in the Day Camp Industry.
Episodes
170 episodes
The Day Camp Enrollment Cliff - with Jake Sorenson and Jonathan Gold - The Day Camp Pod #139
Find show notes and more at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/enrollment-cliffBirth Rate Drops, Demographic Shifts, and How Day Camps Can AdaptEnrollment is...
Pause, Plan, Play to Win - with Executive Coach Tiffany Yvonne - The Day Camp Pod #137
Find show notes and more at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/pause-plan-playBurnout doesn’t have to be the cost of caring deeply about your work. In this episode of The Day Cam...
RE-RELEASE: Open Houses and Camp Tours - Day Camp Pod #2
Make your first impressions, your best impressions.Welcome back to the Day Camp Pod!Whether you’re joining us in our beginning season, or if you’re reading this in the vast nethers of the future, we’re so glad you’re here!
Winter Conference Debrief - with Justin Pritikin - The Day Camp Pod #136
Find show notes and more at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/conference-debriefDay Camp Survival: Feedback, Neurodiversity, Social Skills & the Coming Enrolment Cliff
Camp is “the Anti-AI” and The Nature of Leadership - with Andy Pritikin - Intentional Intentionally Leaders
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/iil-andy-pRaising the Bar: A Masterclass in Camp Intentionality with Andy PritikinIn this episode of ...
Emergency Preparedness - with Tracey Gaslin, Dr. Barry Garst and Tim Huchton - The Day Camp Pod #135
Find show notes and more at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/emergency-prepFrom Plans to Practice: Building Calm, Capable Leadership in a CrisisWhen it comes to camp le...
Early Childhood Programming - with Lauren Dermody and Dave Thoensen - The Day Camp Pod #134
Find show notes and more at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/preschoolManaging Preschool Day Campers: Tips, Strategies and Success StoriesWorking with preschool day campers ...
How "Whereabouts" is Solving the Camp Director’s Biggest Headache - with Ryan Rosen
Clipboards, Kaizen, and Connection: Revolutionizing Camp Attendance with Ryan Rosen*This is a piece of sponsored content by our friends from Camptivities and Whereabouts<...
Weather, Operations… Steve Maguire! - The Day Camp Pod #133
Find show notes and more at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/weather-operationsSmart Weather Strategies Every Camp Leader Needs Right NowExtreme weather is no longe...
The Intentional Staff Leader - with Michael Brandwein - The Day Camp Pod #132
Find show notes and more at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/intentional-leaderHandling Staff Behavior with Purpose, Not PanicSince the pandemic, many ca...
Marketing Through Community Engagement- with Marissa Allaben, Ali Rothenberg and Heath Levine - The Day Camp Pod #131
https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/community-engagementBuilding Community Partnerships: How Day Camps Can Connect LocallyWhat if your day camp was known not ju...
We’ve Got Mail: The First Annual Day Camp Pod Mail Bag! - The Day Camp Pod #130
Find show notes and more at https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/mail-bagYour questions, our answers and plenty of camp stories along the wayAs another camp season wra...
Registration Strategies: Data, Decisions & Doing It Right - with Eric Wittenberg - The Day Camp Pod #129
https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/doing-it-rightMastering Day Camp Registration: Expert Tips & Strategies with Eric WittenbergRegistration season doesn’t have to fee...
Thriving in Shared Facilities - with Brianne Feinour and Megan Snape - The Day Camp Pod #128
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/thriving-shared-facilitiesA Guide to Communication, Collaboration, and Camp Culture in Shared Sp...
Turn Around Strategies: Managing Leadership Transitions - with Heath Levine and Jonathan Gold - The Day Camp Pod #127
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/turn-around-strategiesWhen a day camp starts to lose its spark, what does it take to bring it back to life?...
Capturing the Sleepaway Spirit Vol. 8 - with Dan Johnson and Dan Weir - The Day Camp Pod #126
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/sleepaway-spiritWhat makes sleepaway camp feel so special and how can day camps capture that s...
Maximize Your Camp: From Summer Days to Year Round Impact - with Peggy Aylmer - The Day Camp Pod #125
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/maximize-your-campExpanding reach, building partnerships and creating sustainable revenue...
Summer 2025: Biggest Wins, Challenges, and What's Next - The Day Camp Pod #124
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/summer-2025-debriefRiding the Post-Summer Vibe: Wins, Wildcards, and What's AheadIn this...
Final Thoughts Before Summer ‘25 - The Day Camp Pod #123
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/final-thoughts-25Gearing Up for Glory - Have a great summer, Day Camp Pros!The countdown to Summe...
Staff Accountability - with Erec Hillis and Justin Pritikin - The Day Camp Pod #122
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/staff-accountabilityRaising the Bar: Practical Strategies for Staff Accountability This Summer<...
Staff Training with Roz and Jed - with Roz and Jed Buck - The Day Camp Pod #121
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/roz-jed-2025Maximizing Your Staff Training: Connection Before ContentThere are a lot of staff t...
The Kids Aren’t Listening to Me! - with Emily Golinsky - The Day Camp Pod #120
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/kids-arent-listening"They Just Won't Listen!": Expert Tips for Managing Camper Behavior Challenges<...
Lessons from the Big Camps: Arrival and Dismissal - with Jordanna Grossinger and Phil Rainone - The Day Camp Pod #119
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/arrival-dismissalMastering Day Camp Chaos: Arrival & Dismissal Secrets RevealedHow we ...