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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 matters most and take action without spinning your wheels. ​ ​ ​[Download your free P.A.T.H. Decision Compass here]​ And if you’re ready to reclaim your time and lead again with energy, the 3S Check-in Worksheet [click to download] is where we can help you ask the right questions to make that turnaround happen. 🎯 You started this job to change lives — not drown in administrivia. ​ – Travis PS.I'm going to be posting on social media (LinkedIn, in particular) and ads on the Go Camp Pro podcasts to invite people to sign up and download these two resources. As a loyal USELetter reader, Reader, I wanted to make sure you got them first. |
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Winter camp planning has a quiet weight to it, Reader. You’re reviewing camper numbers, replaying last summer, and trying to predict what families will do next, all while answering emails and juggling budgets. That’s not a motivation problem. It’s an overload problem. The Camper Recruitment & Retention Playbook was written for this exact moment. Not to hype you up, but to give you a steady place to start, with month-by-month guidance that works even when energy is low. Buy Your Copy of the...
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