In this episode, Kelie and Shauna are joined by Emily Golinsky from Bright Moose Training to discuss the crucial differences between bullying and conflict in youth programs, camps, and schools. Emily shares insights on how to recognize the signs of both, strategies for prevention, and handling conflicts effectively. The conversation explores real-w…

This episode dives into the transformative approaches Kelie and Shauna are implementing for staff training at their respective camps. From reinventing traditional methods to integrating dynamic activities. The conversation reflects on past experiences, anticipates future challenges, and explores strategies to enhance the camp experience for both st…

Kelie and Shauna explore the portrayal of camp in movies, TV shows, and documentaries, touching on both fiction and non-fiction. They discuss the accuracy and cultural impact of camp-themed media, sharing their personal experiences and critical perspectives as camp professionals. The episode highlights a variety of titles, including 'Camp Nowhere',…

Kelie and Shauna discuss their recent experiences and key takeaways from the ACA Tri-State Camp Conference. They touch on their busy travel schedules, staffing updates, and a variety of sessions attended at the conference. Highlights include discussions on staff recruitment, dealing with camper and staff behavior, the importance of respect over hie…

Hosts Kelie and Shauna, after a series of serious episodes, decide to lighten the mood by introducing a fun, rapid-fire segment focused on camp traditions. Utilizing a wheel to randomize selections, they explore their experiences and thoughts on a variety of camp traditions, such as the Apache Relay, family/parent days, awards for campers and staff…

In this episode, Kelie and Shauna, are joined by Shane Meserve, a consultant and trainer on mass violence and child abuse prevention, for a discussion on the topic of mass violence and its impact on children and camps. The episode focuses on ways in which programs like camps can aid in prevention, utilization of trauma-informed care, and maintainin…

Kelie and Shauna are joined by Claire Griffith, a recreation specialist working with cognitively impaired individuals. Claire addresses trauma informed care within a camp setting, stressing the importance of safety, trust, transparency, peer support, and collaboration, and acknowledging cultural, historical, and gender issues. They explore how trau…

In this episode, Shauna gives a detailed rundown of her experiences at the Women in Camp Summit 2023, also known as WICS. The episode includes discussions on several important topics including the significance of intersectionality in camping, the importance of transparency in job descriptions to accommodate neurodivergent individuals, trauma-inform…

In this episode, Kelie and Shauna give a different take on the Summer Camp Society’s November 14th episode: Rethinking the Counselor Role. Links: Summer Camp Society Podcast: Season 2 Episode 13 The Other Side: Episode 2 - Are We Asking Too Much of Our Staff? Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: explori…

In this episode, Shauna and Kelie get raw with Joel Van Egbert as they discuss ways camp directors can improve the mindset, conditions, and retention rates of camp counselors. #CampJesus Joel’s email: joel@wildchild.campBy Curt Jackson

Kelie and Shauna discuss what they have seen in camper behavior over the last two summers, their experiences, and their ideas to begin combating it.By Curt Jackson

In this episode, Shauna and Kelie talk with Frost Valley CEO, Riel Peerbooms, about the rising childcare cost and how it affects camps. Links: Riel Contact: ceo@frostvalley.org Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.comBy Curt Jackson

This episode was recorded before the 2023 summer season. Shauna and Kelie share their plans for staff training and share some great resources. Take a listen and get some cool ideas for your 2024 staff training. Links: Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers (book) How Long To Visiting Day?: Creative Role-Playing for …

Shauna and Kelie discuss a recent book they read, Sticking Points by Haydn Shaw about the 4-5 generations that are in the workplace and how it relates to camp!By Curt Jackson

Shauna and Kelie ARE BACK! In this episode, they recap their VERY different summers. Shauna had her best summer EVER, while Kelie had her hardest. Also, find out why we included a photo of a cactus in the show notes.By Curt Jackson

Kelie and Shauna discuss what constitutes acceptable reasons when to bring a staff member back after they’ve been fired.By Curt Jackson

Marijuana! Let’s start the conversation that is soon to be a reality in many camps across the country.By Curt Jackson

Shauna and Kelie talk discuss what the definition of camp should be, and who should be able to call themselves a camp. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.comBy Curt Jackson

Kelie and Shauna talk with CJ Greco about if pronouns should be something employers should ask on job applications. Links: CJ Greco's Instagram - @cj.greco TheBirdyBunchPodcast.com Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.comBy Curt Jackson

Kelie and Shauna talk about brain teasers and fun questions during the interview process. Do you ask silly questions when interviewing staff? Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.comBy Curt Jackson

This week Kelie & Natalie sit down with Carmella Montenegro to discuss the best ways to help support our summer staff through real life DEI conversations. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com Links: Here are Carmella Montenegro’s links Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c…

In this episode, Kelie and Natalie reconnect with Jonathan and Sami to recount how their first summer as full time Directors went! Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com Links: Jon’s email: jon@campkadesh Sami’s email: seron@mdausa.org…

Natalie is away. So, Kelie brought in some friends, Curt Jackson and Chris Kallal from the SCamp Life: The Programming Side podcast. In this episode they discuss which is better, camper choice where the kids get to choose their activities, or group rotation where the kids are forced to go to each activity.…

The new “Quiet Quitting” trend is all over social media. Have you thought about how it will affect your hiring process this summer? Natalie and Kelie start the conversation that you should start thinking about with your team.By Curt Jackson

Natalie interviews Kelie on her post camp “vacation”. Kelie went back to her home camp to help out, and you’ll never guess what she offered to do! Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.comBy Curt Jackson

Last episode was Day Camp, this week Overnight. Natalie and Kelie speak with Jonathan DuHamel and Sami Eron as they prepare for their first summer as Camp Directors for overnight camps. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com Links: Jon’s email: jon@campkadesh Sami's email: ser…

Kelie and Natalie interview a brand new Day Camp Director, Emily Suggs, as she prepares for her first summer as Camp Director. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com Links: Emily’s Email: esuggs@shiawasseeymca.org Camp Shiawassee…

Kelie & Natalie interview Adam Baranker from Jeff Lake Camp about his Gen Z panel he hosted during the ACA Tri-State Conference. Find out what Gen Z needs are when working at camp. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com Links: Adam's email: adam@jefflakecamp.com Jeff Lake Camp…

Natalie came up with a great survey for high school students in Alabama. In this episode Kelie and Natalie go over their results as to high school student’s perspectives on seasonal employment. We then ask you to share the following survey with any high schools you know. We will share the data via ScampLife in early May. Want to add to our conversa…

Dr. Deborah Gilboa joins Natalie and Kelie to discuss how the 2020’s have affected our adults and the ripple effect to our youth. This is one episode you don’t want to miss!! Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com Links: Dr. G’s website: askdoctorg.com StressedtoResilient.com…

Natalie talks horse world restrictions of height, weight, and age, and Kelie talks about all the other specialized program areas. The two then go into how to empower your staff to stick to your policies. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com…

In this episode Natalie and Kelie discuss if how we treat our staff is truly preparing them for work in the “real world”. From the start of the interview process through holding them accountable… are we doing enough? Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com…

Looking for ways to increase your staff salaries? Aren’t we all! Can you take it from leadership salaries? See how the team feels about the positions of General Counselor vs. Unit Lead. Is it something you can do? Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com…

This week Kelie and Natalie debate about if we as Directors are asking too much of our seasonal staff. Both reflect on their time as seasonal staff comparing to their expectations now in Director roles and how they train staff. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com…

Kelie Cook and Natalie Hamilton introduce the world to ScampLife: The Other Side, the podcast where they explore questions and topics that may not be the norm. In this first episode Kelie and Natalie discuss if they feel camps are losing their uniqueness.By scamplifeotherside

The Super Secret, highly efficient, episode 2 was stripped away from FB and finally released! Enjoy!! Follow us on social media for updates and email us at dorkdorkdorkreport@gmail.com to be part of the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorkreport/message

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Hello Listeners! Rad Dad Radio has added the new podcast, Dork Report. Rad Dad will return, but in the meantime check out our new show. Dork Report covers games, movies, comics and more! Enjoy segments like Nerd Alert, Top 3, and "My Brother made Me Watch a Movie". On this inaugural episode Shark & Cream lay out the roadmap for our new show. We cat…

Hello Boys & Ghouls, tonight the Brother Fathers warn you of the true horrors of Halloween - people. We discuss Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Call of Duty, GTA V, Top 3, Trivia - this one will kill. TUNE IN! support the show and earn sweet rewards: www.patreon.com/raddadradio Facebook: www.facebook.com/raddadradio Instagram: @raddadradio twit…

Remember when Bill Cosby played a silly dead dad trying to reconnect with his kids? That not what this episode is about... Rad Dad Radio is a very special podcast for dads, dudes, dorks and dames and on this second to last Halloween countdown episode we get spoooooooky. Specters, spirits, phantoms, freely levitating vapors - Ghosts. What's the deal…

Hello Boys & Ghouls, tonight the UNdads discuss the UNDEAD... In addition to catching up on gaming and movie news, shamble along for a review of Day of the Dead, 3 Top 3s and some zombie trivia. Aim for the head! support the show and earn sweet rewards: www.patreon.com/raddadradio Facebook: www.facebook.com/raddadradio Instagram: @raddadradio twitt…

Welcome to Rad Dad Radio! This is a podcast for dads, dudes, dorks and dames. On Episode 30 we WOLF OUT and continue our countdown to Halloween. What are werewolves? Do you believe in ghosts? We lovingly remember American Werewolf in London, discuss VR and Ghostbusters and catch up on some gaming news. We bust our the Rando-Ween Box and selected ZO…

Welcome to Rad Dad Radio! This is a podcast for dads, dudes, dorks and dames. On Episode 29 we start the countdown to Halloween. What gets you in the mood for the spooky season? We lovingly remember Creepshow, talk about how how dogs can be assholes and catch up on some gaming news. Red Dead Online has a rad summer update and maybe some zombies... …

Join hosts Super Shark & Cream of Egbert for an extra special podcast for dads, dudes, dorks and dames. This episode we cover Blair Witch, the Disney Games Reboot and Cyber Punk 2027. Enjoy Triva! An underrated Top 3! and a big honkin' welcome into fatherhood for show regular, Joordash Shaquille . We also get a very special visit from the $1k Dog. …

The Cream of the Crop and El Tiburon Supremo present episode 27 of Rad Dad Radio - an extra special podcast for dads, dudes, dorks and dames. This episode we cover D23, Gamescon and fall down some delightful rabbit holes throughout. Enjoy Triva! Top 3! and a little motivation to revisit your gaming backlog. Dive deep into Brightburn, She-Hulk, Star…

Super Shark & Cream of Egbert cover games like No Man Sky and Minecraft while counting down the Top 3 video game innovations. We also do a non-spoiler review of Midsommar as well as The Boys. There's a fun trivia sesh and we end with a Dad Chat on the Tooth Fairy and Diversity. support the show and earn sweet rewards: www.patreon.com/raddadradio Fa…

Season 2 Premiere! Super Shark & Cream of Egbert are back!. We recap our two month break and cover bears! shark's vr experience, E3, and summer movies. YeeHaw! It's gooood to be back! support the show and earn sweet rewards: www.patreon.com/raddadradio get low prices on outlaw-approved gear: tinyurl.com/raddadradio Facebook: www.facebook.com/raddad…

Super Shank & Screams of Egbert are joined by Churp Daly to discover a disturbing recent murder. We run with that theme in a thrilling trivia for treasure, chat about a xbox/sony partnership and update everyone on the recent RedDead Redemption 2 update. Dust off them boots - stay for a while. support the show and earn sweet rewards: www.patreon.com…

Rad Dad Radio. A podcast for dorks - HUGE dorks. This episode we cover Xbox news including Red Dead Redemption 2, Xbox Live IOS and Mortal Kombat 11. John talks about VR anticipation, We hit you with our top 3 VR ports and trivia for treasure. We end with a passionate discussion on video game reviews. support the show and earn sweet rewards: www.pa…

Rad Dad Radio. A podcast for dorks. This episode we cover Xbox news including GTA VI rumors, Halo 2019 and Rocket Forts. John talks about VR anticipation, We hit you with our top 3 comedians and a stat filled trivia for treasure. Are you Worthy for 22? We end with a passionate recollection of Avengers Endgame. SPOILERS. support the show and earn sw…