You already did the hard part, Reader: you diagnosed your camp’s resilience gaps. That puts you ahead of most directors. But here’s the truth: insight without action fades fast. This fall is your best window to make next summer calmer and safer on purpose. That’s why I pulled together the Resilient Camp Blueprint book — it translates your diagnostic into field-tested tools like: Growth Note Texts that deepen parent trust in 60 seconds One-Minute SOPs that turn chaos into confidence Tough-Talk...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Lately, camp staff have been sharing a lot online—and not just on job boards. In fact, right now on Reddit, there are dozens of posts from counsellors venting about burnout, poor leadership, lack of support, and even serious safety concerns. And here’s the twist: many of these posts are showing up on forums that parents and prospective staff read. 💬 “I'm emotionally and physically exhausted. My directors are forcing me to say I’m 100%. My counsellors call me negative and gossip...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, In the past few months, I’ve been on calls with camp directors so worn down they’ve been in tears. They love their purpose as a Camp Maverick — but the staffing battles, admin overload, and constant red tape have stolen the joy from their work. I hear it all the time: “I never get to the part of the job I actually love anymore.” That’s why I created the P.A.T.H. Decision Compass (part of our Resilient Camp Blueprint)— a simple, two-page guide to help you quickly decide what...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I saw this impactful email from Lisa Drennan from MERGE Consulting this week and knew it was good enough (and short enough) to interrupt you again. You should really reach out to Lisa to get the graphic she's offered. Take good care, Travis 🌞🎉 YAY!! CAMP SEASON’S WRAPPING UP…..... BUT INCLUSION IS YEAR-ROUND! 💥 Just because the summer fun is winding down doesn’t mean the inclusion magic stops. ✨ ⏰Now’s the perfect time to reflect, reconnect, and plan ahead so every camper keeps...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I just put out a blog post, but I don't want you to have to go to our site to read it. You've got enough on your plate.Take good care, Travis 4 Principles Directors of Resilient Camps Live By Hold on to the lessons of this summer season. Before they get lost in next year’s to-do list, let’s lock those lessons in with the Resilient Camp Blueprint. This four-part guide helps you: Focus on what matters. Keep improving, one step at a time. Use AI to win back hours. Grow a culture of...
2 months ago • 2 min read
tl;dr (Too Long, Travis! Need summary) Imagine your staff team is like a group building a sandcastle. If something goes wrong, it’s usually because: • Someone feels left out or not good enough (Self-Esteem) • The instructions are confusing or missing (Systems) • Someone is secretly making the rules for themselves (Power) If you figure out which one is the problem, you can fix it and have more fun building together. Self-Esteem, Systems, or Structures of Power? How to Tell What’s Stuck at Your...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Picture it, Reader: it’s raining, your schedule’s wrecked, and your campers are bouncing off the walls. You need a game — fast. And there it is: UltimateCampResource.com, saving the day again. For over 20 years, this site has been the go-to source for songs, skits, and unforgettable programming moments — a true MVP for every camp counsellor & program director. 🎉 So here’s the big news: UltimateCampResource.com is now officially part of the Go Camp Pro + Perception Check family, led by Travis...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Just a quick heads-up — the Camp Tech & Phone Use Survey closes in 24 hours. We’re collecting insights from camps across the country about phones, tech, and unplugging—for both campers and staff. If you haven’t filled it out yet, now’s the time! (If you have filled it out... you're awesome) ✅ It takes less than 5 minutes ✅ You’ll get a free summary of how other camps are handling tech this summer 🔗 Take the survey before it closes Thanks for lending your voice—and for everything...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey, ReaderWe know you’re slammed. That’s why this survey takes less than 5 minutes. It’s about how camps handle phones and tech—for both campers and staff. We’ve teamed up with The Day Camp Community, The Summer Camp Society, Immersive1st, and Jewish Day Camp Network to make it easy. 👉 Take the survey You’ll get a free summary of national trends to help guide your own policies. Thanks for everything you do, Reader. Take good care, Travis PS: Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CampPhoneUse
5 months ago • 1 min read