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A weekly discussion of programming ideas (and more) for summer camp professionals.
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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.
Link for the Week:
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!
Links:
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Go beyond Pumpkin painting and Spiced lattes for some unique ideas to do at your camp this fall! Check out this week’s episode where the guys give you tons of great ideas you can easily do! From hayrides to Paint and Sips to Family Camps, listen in for some falltastic stuff!
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Another Magazine Style episode! Check it out this week for all new answers to their top (now 10) topics!
Links for the Week
Yarn Ball: https://www.homemadesimple.com/in-the-home/diy-yarn-balls/
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
The guys welcome back Kelie Cook this week to talk all about her summer. Kelie gives them an update of her summer and lessons she learned from this year. Check out this week for some new ideas from Kelie Cook!
Links for the Week
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Chris and Curt recap Chris’ summer on this week’s episode. Things he learned, things that worked well, things that didn’t work well, and more! Listen to this episode to hear all the highs and lows of Camp Good News Summer 2022!
Links for the Week
Watercolor Trees: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/777222848209876371
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Chris is busy wrapping up camp as we head to the end of the season. So, Curt has decided to replay an edited episode from his old podcast Rec Heads and Camp Nerds where he and Patti McDonald interview the amazing Jeff Bradshaw of Camp Wenonah. This is a GREAT episode for any camp or organization looking to start or improve an alumni program.
If you'd like to reach out to Jeff Bradshaw, email him at jeff@campwenonah.com.