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What strong camp teams do differently
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Hey Reader, This week might be feeling long. Your team might be running on fumes. Here's something small that helps. Try this at your next staff huddle
"Jordan noticed that camper sitting off alone, invited her in, and helped her laugh. That moment made her whole day." Thirty seconds. That's it. Your staff are doing things like this every day. They just don't always know you saw it. Recognition like this shows up in our data, too. Camps that build this habit tend to have more resilient teams over time. Try one today if you can. Take good care, Travis |
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Parents ask a lot of questions because they care—and we know you care, too, Reader. But answering the same ones again and again takes time away from what matters most: creating meaningful experiences for the children and young adults in your care. We’d love to help by: Writing clear, easy-to-read emails that help parents find answers on their own Giving you more time to focus on the life-changing work you do Making important information available anytime so parents feel supported and your...
Go Camp Pro's USELetter - May 2026 - Part 2Let 'em be bored, Reader. I've been learning a lot from Go Camp Pro's new podcast, Camp Programming, By Design. In the most recent episode, Chris and Ariella showed me perspective on boredom that I hadn't considered. You should listen - but if you don't have time right at this moment, here are two lessons that we should all be thinking about when it comes to us, and our camp programs this summer. The Default Mode Network (DMN): When you are "bored" -...
You've heard a lot from me lately. The Last-Minute Marketing Masterclass, the 12-month program, more emails than I hoped (but we've got 2 dozen camps increasing their 2026 camper numbers right now!). I'm not pitching those again here, Reader. If the budget doesn't fit right now, this is for you. And if you'd like a perspective that isn't only mine, this is for you too. Dan Weir, Eric Wittenberg, and I are sitting down for two free one-hour conversations. Dan runs Day Camp Community. Eric is...