ADHD and Summer Camp- with Director of JCC Manhattan Day Camps, Genna Singer
09/26/18 • 17 min
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Genna Singer grew up going to summer camp. She started early in her single digits and only missed one year. She loves summer camp!! In September of 2002 she joined the wonderful staff at the Marlene Meyerson JCC as Director of After School Programs, while maintaining an active role in the summer camps programs as well. In 2006 she became the Director of Camps and continues to help them develop and grow new, exciting programs! My daughter had a wonderful time here this summer and I was so happy Genna was able to join us today, to talk and educate us about the importance of Summer Camps. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Genna discuss:
:45- Intro and welcome Genna!
1:25- You spent most of your summers as a kid at sleep away camp. What was your favorite summer camp? Camp Timbertops
2:11- What is it about camp that you love so much?
3:02- On nurturing play & freedom from routines and a kids’ school-day grind.
4:50- What have you seen in terms of kids who come in, who might have some soft of neural ‘atypical-ness’ in them; whether it’s ADD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum- what happens when they go to camp?
6:38- Have you seen situations where physical activity has radically changed a kid?
8:56- How do you get kids excited to leave their comfort zones and try bold, new things?
12:40- Peter’s first experience with summer camp. Are there two types of reactions you typically get from kids in the first few days?
16:03- Genna, how can folks reach out to you if they wanna follow-up, or talk to you?
http://campsettoga.org 646-505-4430 or at Marlene Meyerson JCC
16:29- Thank you Genna!! And thank YOU for leaving us your reviews and for subscribing!
16:59- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
As always, leave us a comment below, PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note – We’d love to hear!
Genna Singer grew up going to summer camp. She started early in her single digits and only missed one year. She loves summer camp!! In September of 2002 she joined the wonderful staff at the Marlene Meyerson JCC as Director of After School Programs, while maintaining an active role in the summer camps programs as well. In 2006 she became the Director of Camps and continues to help them develop and grow new, exciting programs! My daughter had a wonderful time here this summer and I was so happy Genna was able to join us today, to talk and educate us about the importance of Summer Camps. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Genna discuss:
:45- Intro and welcome Genna!
1:25- You spent most of your summers as a kid at sleep away camp. What was your favorite summer camp? Camp Timbertops
2:11- What is it about camp that you love so much?
3:02- On nurturing play & freedom from routines and a kids’ school-day grind.
4:50- What have you seen in terms of kids who come in, who might have some soft of neural ‘atypical-ness’ in them; whether it’s ADD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum- what happens when they go to camp?
6:38- Have you seen situations where physical activity has radically changed a kid?
8:56- How do you get kids excited to leave their comfort zones and try bold, new things?
12:40- Peter’s first experience with summer camp. Are there two types of reactions you typically get from kids in the first few days?
16:03- Genna, how can folks reach out to you if they wanna follow-up, or talk to you?
http://campsettoga.org 646-505-4430 or at Marlene Meyerson JCC
16:29- Thank you Genna!! And thank YOU for leaving us your reviews and for subscribing!
16:59- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
As always, leave us a comment below, PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note – We’d love to hear!
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Traveling the World, using ADHD as my guidebook, with Travel Expert Mark Murphy
Today we visit with Mark Murphy. He wasn’t diagnosed with ADHD until he was nearly 50. We talk about how he built his company and how being impulsive can sometimes be a huge benefit. Mark is a trusted travel expert, best-selling author, entrepreneur and professional speaker. He is the founder and CEO of travAlliancemedia, the leading travel trade media company in the United States. His company has been recognized 6X (starting in 2008) by Inc magazine, as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the United States. He provides professional commentary for both consumer and business travelers, and is a frequent travel expert and travel analyst on major networks & news stations including: The Today Show, CNN, FOX Business, FOX News, and ABC, CBS,NBC and The Travel Channel. We’ll probably bump into each other again soon on our way to One Columbus Circle. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Mark discuss:
1:45- Hello and welcome Mark! http://www.travalliancemedia.com
3:25- How did things go for you in school?
5:02- What made you decide to get tested & diagnosed?
6:42- What is a typical work day like for you?
8:26- Do you do anything to minimize your daily choices and does that help?
9:10- Tell us some about your company and how it came into existence?
11:12- How do you decide which tasks to delegate?
13:40- What are you NOT good at?
15:45- What are you pitfalls, your rabbit holes?
17:05- Has giving into impulsiveness ever been a help to you?
19:02- How can people find you if they’d like to talk more? @MurphyTravels on Twitter/Facebook/Insta. Also at www.MurphyTravels.com and at www.TravelPulse.com @travelpulse
19:40- Thank you Mark! And thank YOU for leaving us your reviews and for subscribing!
20:13- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
As always, leave us a comment below, PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note – We’d love to hear!
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CBD Is Working for ADHD Media and Tech Expert, Corey Herscu
1 RecommendationsCorey is a media and technology expert who has emerged as the 'always-on' innovation and cannabis publicist. His experience as a journalist for outlets like Global News and The Globe & Mail and his prolific hustle on behalf of his clients makes him the ideal partner for brands looking to connect with journalists and consumers. A frequent speaker at hubs such as Leaf Forward, MaRS and Ryerson's DMZ, Corey has unique insight into the inner workings of the media industry and knows how to make a story irresistible.
Corey received his post-grad in public relations from Ryerson University and resides in Toronto, ON, Canada with his wife, daughter, dog and floor-to-ceiling sneaker collection. We begin by talking about those sneakers here today. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Corey discuss:
:52- Intro and welcome Corey!
1:42- So how does one garner a floor-to-ceiling sneaker collection & how are you still married
3:48- What prompted you to finally get diagnosed?
6:05- Outside of CBD, do you take any other meds?
6:47- Talk about the immediate differences you experienced once switching completely to CBD
7:26- Is it/does it work the same for you, to this day?
7:54- What is Indica?
8:58- So you are able to get into your zone of focus this way?
9:49- And for you this has been 100percent better than any sort of medication you got from a doctor, or from BigPharma?
10:24- You also work as a publicist in the cannabis industry; talk a little about that and how you use ADHD to your advantage in your work
12:16- How were things for you, growing up with ADHD?
13:37- What do you tell someone who may have a kid with ADHD and is struggling in school?
14:50- Thank you Corey! How can people get in touch? @CoreyHerscu on Twitter @Herscu on INSTA Facebook and at RainmakerPR on Twitter
15:29- Thank YOU for leaving us your reviews and for subscribing!
15:39- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
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