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A weekly discussion of programming ideas (and more) for summer camp professionals.
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Curt and Chris share their picks of items that they would like to see in a camp store. From challenge coins to Croc charms, they'll discuss a few items you'll consider adding to your camp store offerings.
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Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Curt and Chris talk about 2023 movies that can be used as inspiration for camp themes this year, as well as possible activities to go along with the movie themes.
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
In this episode, Curt tells a few stories from his time at camp and a few from other camp professionals. Some are heartwarming and others are amusing.
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
In this episode, Curt and Chris talk about "top shot" ideas to spice up your target activities.
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
It's a new year. Curt and Chris talk about life changes (Chris is at a new camp) and what they they are up to as 2023 kicks off.
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
After hearing Chris mention TikTok in pretty much every episode, they finally decided to dedicate an entire episode for TikTok ideas! Check out this week for some fun and unique camp ideas that Chris found on the app! Be sure to watch the videos by clicking on the link in these show notes below.
Links for the Week:
- Pegboard Yarn Stiching
- Wind a 100’ Cord
- Melt Rock with an old TV
- LED Escape Room Idea
- Escape Room Frosted Glass
- Whistling Arrow
- Finger Whistle
- Bead Spinner
- PaperFlowers
- Pressed Flower Bookmarks
- Black Glue Watercolor
- Deep Fried Dandelions
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
They like doing them so hopefully, you like listening to them! Another Magazine Style episode this week! The guys “fast discuss” 10 topics that range from programming ideas to staff to crafts and more!
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maybe Math! Different camps do different things, some even call it Outdoor Education, but it all boils down to learning at Camp! Curt and Chris give some of their favorite STEM activities they do and how to incorporate that into your camp program.
Links for the Week:
- Butterfly Garden: Monarchwatch.org
- Engineer and Animal Lessons: Teacherspayteachers.com
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Curt and Chris look at a very popular post on the Summer Camp Professionals page about Programming. Rich Birch posed the question, "What did you add at camp that was new and fantastic?", and it got a ton of answers! Listen to this week’s episode to hear the guys discuss some of the more popular answers.
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Facebook Post: https://www.facebook.com/groups/camppros/posts/6046300622050208/
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Episode 171 goes back to Episode 2 to “Remix” it! Chris and Curt go all the way back to 2019 to redo an episode they’ve already done! With new ideas, updated stuff, as well as just informing their listeners of great stuff 169 episodes ago, the podcast this week is a blast! Listen in for some great new ideas as well as recapping some old ideas of things your counselors should have at Camp!
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