Creating a Day Camp from Scratch - The Day Camp Pod #41
11/10/20 • 48 min
Find show notes and links at - https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/day-camp-from-scratch
Post-COVID, the world is going to be in need of more connection than ever. What better way is there to connect than at camp? Here’s how to start your own!
If only one out of every six American children attends summer camp programs, there’s a whole lot of potential campers out there, just waiting for YOU to create a day camp closeby to their neighborhood.
So now what? How do you go from that great little idea to a fully functioning day camp that’s signing up campers, hiring staff, and getting ready for opening day? Stay tuned- and we’ll let you know.
In this episode, we cover:
- Location location location!
- Business, marketing and branding plans
- Quick and easy camper registration.
- Set up open house- “Meet the Director” events- Zoom, in-person, etc.
- Create YouTube/Facebook/Instagram videos- Tell them who you are, why you’re doing this, and how awesome it’s going to be!
- How do you ingratiate yourself with the local community and become a partner
- How do you position your proposition? What does the local community need?
- Who is the oversight in your area? DCFS, Health Department, ACA?
- And much much more!
Do you have a suggestion for a future show? Let us know by email: [email protected]
If you love the Day Camp Pod, we would be grateful if you subscribed and left us a review. It’s SUPER easy, too! Just head to http://ratethispodcast.com/dcp
Day Camp Tip of the Week
Andy: Portable Ga-Ga Court- Inflatable, wooden, plastic- whatever. Create “camp” anywhere!
Sam: T-Shirts for winter that say “Ask me about my awesome camp” or follow me to...
Tiff: Google
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YOUR HOSTS:
- Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp
- Tiffany Gratton-McDuffie, Executive Director - Purposeful Play
- Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District
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SPONSORS:
Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:
- AM Skier Insurance http://www.amskier.com/
- Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) https://crs4rec.com/
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Please review and subscribe!
If you’ve gotten even one good thing from the Day Camp Pod, we would be so grateful if you left us a review and subscribed to this show in your favourite Podcast app.
It’s so easy!
Just click here: https://ratethispodcast.com/dcp
Thanks, Camp Pro!
Find show notes and links at - https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/day-camp-from-scratch
Post-COVID, the world is going to be in need of more connection than ever. What better way is there to connect than at camp? Here’s how to start your own!
If only one out of every six American children attends summer camp programs, there’s a whole lot of potential campers out there, just waiting for YOU to create a day camp closeby to their neighborhood.
So now what? How do you go from that great little idea to a fully functioning day camp that’s signing up campers, hiring staff, and getting ready for opening day? Stay tuned- and we’ll let you know.
In this episode, we cover:
- Location location location!
- Business, marketing and branding plans
- Quick and easy camper registration.
- Set up open house- “Meet the Director” events- Zoom, in-person, etc.
- Create YouTube/Facebook/Instagram videos- Tell them who you are, why you’re doing this, and how awesome it’s going to be!
- How do you ingratiate yourself with the local community and become a partner
- How do you position your proposition? What does the local community need?
- Who is the oversight in your area? DCFS, Health Department, ACA?
- And much much more!
Do you have a suggestion for a future show? Let us know by email: [email protected]
If you love the Day Camp Pod, we would be grateful if you subscribed and left us a review. It’s SUPER easy, too! Just head to http://ratethispodcast.com/dcp
Day Camp Tip of the Week
Andy: Portable Ga-Ga Court- Inflatable, wooden, plastic- whatever. Create “camp” anywhere!
Sam: T-Shirts for winter that say “Ask me about my awesome camp” or follow me to...
Tiff: Google
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YOUR HOSTS:
- Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp
- Tiffany Gratton-McDuffie, Executive Director - Purposeful Play
- Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District
-
SPONSORS:
Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:
- AM Skier Insurance http://www.amskier.com/
- Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) https://crs4rec.com/
-
Please review and subscribe!
If you’ve gotten even one good thing from the Day Camp Pod, we would be so grateful if you left us a review and subscribed to this show in your favourite Podcast app.
It’s so easy!
Just click here: https://ratethispodcast.com/dcp
Thanks, Camp Pro!
Previous Episode
Mini-Pod - Day Camp Kitchen - with Sam Borek - The Day Camp Pod
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/day-camp-kitchen
Happy Kitchen - Happy Camp. Here are some best practices for camp kitchens of all kinds!
Running a food service at your day camp is not typical, and it certainly isn’t in the talent wheelhouse of most camp directors.
But for those who can pull it off, it can be an awesome perk for your camp families- while hopefully not being a huge financial or managerial burden upon you.
We’re joined today by Sam Borek, who honed his kitchen skills at resident camp, and who actually enjoys managing the ins and outs of the day camp kitchen.
Tune in to hear about:
- Determining Menu
- Choosing food vendors
- How do the kids ORDER their meal each day?
- How is it served, non-pandemic, during pandemic (next summer)
- Desserts
- Allergies
- Healthy
- Not Healthy- Snacks, Ice Cream/Ice Pops
Do you have a suggestion for a future show? Let us know by email: [email protected]
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If you love the Day Camp Pod, we would be grateful if you subscribed and left us a review. It’s SUPER easy, too! Just head to http://ratethispodcast.com/dcp
-
YOUR HOSTS:
- Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp
GUESTS:
- Sam Borek, Camp Owner/Director - Woodmont Day Camp
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SPONSORS:
Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:
- AM Skier Insurance http://www.amskier.com/
- Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) https://crs4rec.com/
-
Please review and subscribe!
If you’ve gotten even one good thing from the Day Camp Pod, we would be so grateful if you left us a review and subscribed to this show in your favourite Podcast app.
It’s so easy!
Just click here: https://ratethispodcast.com/dcp
Thanks, Camp Pro!
Next Episode
Bonus Episode - The Women of Go Camp Pro Podcasts
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/blog/women-of-gcp-podcast
What do you call it when you gather a bunch of female camp and podcasting pros in a room? You call it AWESOME.
In today’s special crossover episode, Beth Allison from Camp Code hosts a conversation with several of the women who podcast with Go Camp Pro. Today’s episode features Rachel Kent and Cassie Bloy from Beyond Camp, Sam Thompson from the Day Camp Pod, Kelly Schuna from The Camp Owner’s Podcast, and Ruby Compton from Camp Code and Gabrielle Raill from CampHacker and Camp Code.
Listen in as these women discuss their mentors who inspired them in the industry, challenges women face working at camp and advice for new camp pros. Interestingly, all of these women have also attended the Women in Camp Summit in previous years. During the episode, they discuss some of their biggest takeaways from the event as well as what they are most looking forward to for this year’s Live Virtual Summit taking place December 2-3. Find out more about the Women in Camp Summit Live Virtual event at https://www.womenincampsummit.com.
Gabrielle announced this year’s Summit will also feature the first of the “Becoming Allies” series with an event titled “Becoming Allies: Supporting Women in Camp” on December 4. Folks who want to participate in the Allies event can register through this link: https://acai.wildapricot.org/event-4051965
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The Women in Camp Summit needs your support!
The planning team for the Summit has set a $7,500 fundraising goal to offer scholarships to attendees and off-set the costs of hosting this unique professional development event. Every dollar counts. Donate today and donate again on the Day of Giving for the Women in Camp Summit on November 24. Donate here: https://acai.wildapricot.org/allies/
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On This Episode:
- Beth Allison, Camp Consultant and Co-Owner - Go Camp Pro
- Gabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp Ouareau
- Ruby Compton, Chief Exploration Officer - Ruby Outdoors
- Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District
- Kelly Schuna - Owner - Hidden Pines Ranch
- Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting
- Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada
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