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! ✅ 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 Take good care, Travis (On behalf of The Day Camp Community, Immersive1st, The Summer Camp Society, & the Jewish Day Camp Network) PS: Here's that link again: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CampPhoneUse |
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Most directors don’t resist change because they’re lazy — they resist because change feels like “more work.” But here’s the rub: staying the same already costs you, Reader. 2 a.m. email loops with parents that you're convinced they aren't reading Staff walking because onboarding was fuzzy Feedback from staff and families that comes too late to be useful. The diagnostic you completed already showed you where the cracks are. If nothing changes, those cracks widen. This book is designed for...
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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...