What Does It Mean To Call Camp ”Home”? - CampHacker #167

Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/podcast/2022/05/calling-camp-home

Because what other “home” comes with a Gaga pit and 20+ dining hall tables?

We know you’ve heard it. “Camp is my home away from home!” - some camps even go as far as saying “welcome home!” to everyone that drives up the camp road.

Why does that happen?

What is it about the summer camp experience that causes something in our brains that says “I’m home”.

And what happens for the people that it doesn’t?

Chris, Gabz, Joe and Travis get together for a great philosophical chat about what we do, and can do more of, to make that “home” experience for truly everyone that enters our program.

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Tool of the Week – Make Yourself a Better Camp Director

• Chris: Codenames https://amzn.to/3xuf8gC, online codenames
• Gabz: Monday.com - Online Collaboration Tool
• Joe: Super MEGA Lucky Box - Board Game for all - and you can play solo
• Travis: Libro.fm   https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm210064

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• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro
• Chris Hudson, Camp Director - Camp Highlight
• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Gabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp Ouareau

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