Camp Ahead

Camp Ahead
Podcast Description
Exploring the futurology of the summer camp industry.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores a variety of themes including scenario planning, the impact of large donations on camps, mental health and medication in the context of camping, and the implications of technology in future camp operations. Specific episodes discuss topics like managing $500,000 donations to align camp missions, the role of AI in planning, and addressing stakeholder concerns during organizational mergers.

Exploring the futurology of the summer camp industry.
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campahead/key-s1-takeaways
Critical Learnings for the Next Era of Camp:Camp Ahead Season One Finale
As Season One of Camp Ahead draws to a close, join Joe, KJ, and Jess as they distill the essential learnings and actionable strategies discussed throughout the series.
Equip yourself with the key takeaways you need to navigate the evolving landscape of the summer camp industry and build a future-ready camp. Don't miss the final insights and a special thank you to our listeners!
Tune in for great tips on creating an “evergreen” future planning process:
- 01:56 Season Recap and Key Takeaways
- 03:32 The Importance of Future Scenario Planning
- 04:37 Tips for Effective Scenario Planning
- 05:55 Embracing Optimism in Future Planning
- 12:10 Engaging Stakeholders in Scenario Planning
- 15:35 Imagining Big and Thinking Creatively
- 20:51 The Power of Saying Yes
- 25:04 Creating a Scenario Club
- 25:32 Practical Tools for Scenario Planning
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Our Hosts:
Jess Elfring-Roberts – Executive Director, Episcopal Camps & Conference Centers
Joe Richards – Executive Director, Pearce Williams Summer Camp and Retreat Facility
KJ Williams – Camp Director, Phantom Lake YMCA Camp
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Sponsor:
A huge thanks to our sponsor for making this possible.
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