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The CampHacker Podcast

CampHacker - from Go Camp Pro
Camp Management
Camp Leadership
Youth Development
Staff Training
Delegation
Recruitment Strategies
Mental Time Travel
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Camp Directors
Demographics
Camp Culture
Leadership
Future Planning
Climate Change
ADHD
Camp Staff Training
Pandemic Impact
Staff Retention
Candidate Experience
Leadership Training

CampHacker Podcast helps camp directors solve real problems and build resilient camps. Each episode gives practical tips for recruiting, keeping, and teaching camp staff. The hosts talk about true stories, share ways to make camp stronger, and help leaders prepare for tough situations. They focus on making summer camps last longer and bring the biggest positive change to kids and young adults. You... more

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The Gift of Boredom: Why Uncomfortable "Dead Air" is Your Camp's Secret Weapon

When a camper drops the dreaded "I'm bored" bomb, most counselors pa... more

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Find full show notes and links at: gocamp.pro/campprogrammingbydesign/design-magic

Welcome to a new show from the Go Camp Pro Podcast Network!

Welcome to the Go Camp Pro podcast family! We a... more

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Find full show notes and links at: gocamp.pro/camphacker/iil-jane-m

Mastering the "Business" of Camp with Jane McCutcheon

Building a thriving summer camp requires more than just "warm and fu... more

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Find full show notes and links at: gocamp.pro/camphacker/expectations-vs-reality-for-staff

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The Truth About Selling the Camp Experience to Gen Z

Join the team as they discuss the critical ... more

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Recent Guests

Jane McCutcheon
Seasoned camp leader, author, and former camp owner
Independent camping / author
Episode: From MBAs to Songbooks - with Jane McCutcheon - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Chris Rehs-Dupin
President and founder of Tcamp and Support Camps in Becoming
Tcamp / Support Camps in Becoming
Episode: Camper Parents and our Staff - with Chris Rehs-Dupin & Matt Kaufman - CampHacker #230
Matt Kaufman
Camp Director at Camp Ramaquois; author of The Campfire Effect
Camp Ramaquois
Episode: Camper Parents and our Staff - with Chris Rehs-Dupin & Matt Kaufman - CampHacker #230
Larry Bell
Director Emeritus, Camp Robin Hood
Camp Robin Hood
Episode: Leading with Heart and History - with Larry Bell - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Emily Golinsky
Founder of Bright Moose; camp consultant and trainer
Bright Moose
Episode: That Staff Member Who Wants to Quit Mid-Summer - with Emily Golinsky - CampHacker #229
Travis Allison
Leader and author in the camp industry; founder and influencer in Go Camp Pro ecosystem
Go Camp Pro / Camp Hacker ecosystem
Episode: Systems, Early-to-Beds, and Resilience - with Travis Allison - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Jake Sorenson
Director of Sacred Playgrounds, works with Christian summer camps
Sacred Playgrounds
Episode: Are We Ethically Failing Campers? with Jake Sorenson & Amanda Palmer - CampHacker #228
Jolly Corley
Director at Camp Robindel
Camp Robindel
Episode: The Red-Popsicle Principal, Resilience and Capability - with Jolly Corley - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Kate Taylor
Interim executive director; camp consultant
Bromleg Boating Club
Episode: Camps Using and Applying AI, with Kate Taylor - CampHacker #227

Hosts

Chris Hudson
Co-host; camp consultant with Go Camp Pro / Camp Hacker network
Travis Allison
Host; camp leadership consultant and network organizer

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Lifesaver for a new director

    This podcast was a lifesaver for me in my first year as a camp director. I didn’t grow up going to camp. I was only a counselor a few times. I felt lost in the world of summer camp. This podcast not only helped orient me by teaching me camp basics and industry language, but it gave me an appetite for professional development. One year later, I have implemented so many ideas from this podcast (and other professional development opportunities I learned about through the CampHacker network) that I ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    t@ken120
    United States6 years ago
  • Amazing

    First Class Counsellors is amazing for counsellors - I love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hdvytiqwtyuioplkjhgfdszxvnm
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Camp Director Heaven!

    I just today discovered this podcast after being plugged in to the Camp Pros Facebook group for a couple months now. All I can say is bazinga! I’ve been working at the Y for 24 years doing day camps, caravan camps and the past 16 years as a camp director at a YMCA resident camp. I’m stoked to tap into this resource...I wish I knew this was around sooner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tmcelravy
    United States8 years ago
  • Office Manger/Anything Camp

    Wonderful tool to use for camp! Great ideas that maybe you can apply now or maybe you will save for a rainy day to think back over. Either way this podcast helps get your mind going on new ideas and ways to problem solve. Wonderful job! Couldn't say enough good things about this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DDame101
    United States9 years ago
  • Gold!

    This podcast is GOLD for camp directors! It is full of both practical advice and big picture thinking - love it! Can't wait for new episodes to come out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TMcDLee
    Canada9 years ago

Listeners Say

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Great mix of veteran wisdom and fresh perspectives on technology and innovation
Engaging guests and actionable takeaways keep staff teams productive and aligned
Insightful, practical episodes that translate into real camp improvements
Excellent resource for new directors building confidence and skills

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From MBAs to Songbooks - with Jane McCutcheon - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Q: What is a good summer at camp in one sentence and how do you know when that's happening?
A safe summer with no incidents, where safety is prioritized and families feel confident in care; the best signal is campers returning home happy and well cared for.
From MBAs to Songbooks - with Jane McCutcheon - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Q: How has your definition of good camper supervision changed over time?
Supervision shifted to absolute awareness of each camper's whereabouts at all times, balanced with age-appropriate freedom within safe boundaries.
From MBAs to Songbooks - with Jane McCutcheon - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Q: What metric do you think most predicts a good summer at camp?
Return rate of campers is the most important metric, especially tracking it by unit and staff to identify effective leadership in different age groups.
From MBAs to Songbooks - with Jane McCutcheon - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Q: Where did you go when you needed to escape as a teenager?
She explains the camp-centric life—moving frequently due to her father's job but always returning to camp as a constant, making camp feel like a third place.
From MBAs to Songbooks - with Jane McCutcheon - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Q: First question, what was a moment in your lifetime when you could have chosen a completely different path?
Jane explains choosing to stay with camp after MBA despite stable options like chartered accounting or banking, returning to manage and write books, which shaped her career in camp leadership and publishing.

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A practical, leadership-focused show for camp professionals that blends real-world operations, safety, staffing, and parent communications with forward-looking topics like AI, fundraising, and inclusion. Episodes often feature veteran directors, educators, and consultants sharing frameworks, tools, and battle-tested tips to make camps safer, more engaging, and resilient. Noteworthy angles include mission-driven leadership, transparent parent messaging, and innovative approaches to staff development and camper well-being, all presented in accessible formats that mix stories, interviews, and actionable takeaways for directors, managers, and program leads.

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1. Jane McCutcheon
2. Chris Rehs-Dupin
3. Matt Kaufman
4. Larry Bell
5. Emily Golinsky
6. Travis Allison
7. Jake Sorenson
8. Jolly Corley

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