The CampWire podcast features episodes of in-depth conversations with camp and youth development experts.
Episodes
Dec 19, 2019
Dec 19, 2019
35 min
ACA's Chief Operating Officer - Henry DeHart joins the podcast to discuss the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan. In this episode, we cover the 4 over-arching goals of the strategic plan and how they serve as pillars of quality assurance for camp families, volunteers and staff. Take a listen as Henry details how the strategic plan was created, how it affects you, how to get involved and what this means for the future of camp.
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All music attributed to freesound.org
Intro music by: ValentinSosnitskiy (https://freesound.org/people/ValentinSosnitskiy/sounds/495482/)
Outro music by: Joshuaempyre (https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/)
Dec 2, 2019
Dec 2, 2019
47 min
Join the conversation with Directors Carl Wargo (YMCA Camp Y-Noah), Dan Reynolds (Akron Rotary Camp), Diana Huff (AstroCamp), Paul Kupferman (Catalina Sea Camp) and Heather Kupferman (Guided Discoveries)! In episode 24, we look into what camps can do during the fall and winter months to stay active with camper communities, generate revenue, and prepare for the summer ahead. Thanks for listening and let us know what you want to hear from us next in the comments!
The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.
All music attributed to artists from freesound:
-Guitar intro by eltenjohn (https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/) (changes made)
-Intro audio by exert.com.au ( https://freesound.org/people/exert.com.au/sounds/88569/) (changes made)
-Guitar transition by kvgarlic (https://freesound.org/people/kvgarlic/sounds/149417/)
-Guitar outro by joshuaempyre (https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/) (changes made)
Oct 28, 2019
Oct 28, 2019
53 min
All music attributed to artists from freesound:
-Guitar Intro by eltenjohn (https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/)
-Guitar Transition by kvgarlic (https://freesound.org/people/kvgarlic/sounds/149417/)
-Guitar Outro by joshuaempyre (https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/) (looping changes made)
Sep 23, 2019
Sep 23, 2019
1 hr 9 min
Health care professionals are vital to the fundamental operations of a camp. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Michael Ambrose, Founder and CEO of CampDoc, which serves as a resource for camps to keep track of medications and health records. We also visit with leading voices in camp nursing, Tracey Gaslin and Linda Erceg, about health hot topics and ways to connect the best nurses with camp and with each other.
The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.
Aug 5, 2019
Aug 5, 2019
1 hr 7 min
What makes for great singing experiences and song leading at summer camp? ACA's John Beitner talks with Jacki Breger and Larry Hall about the transformational power singing has at camp.
The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.
Jul 15, 2019
Jul 15, 2019
49 min
In the 20th episode of CampWire, ACA talks with Ian Garner of Markel Insurance and Katie Johnson of The Redwoods Group about midsummer safety training for staff as well as other issues insurance providers are seeing at camps.
Markel Insurance is the mission partner of the American Camp Association. The Redwoods Group is partnering with with ACA on our research efforts, including the 5-year impact study.
The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.
Jun 3, 2019
Jun 3, 2019
16 min
George Khalaf is the executive director of Empatico - a new business partner of the American Camp Association. In this episode, listen to George talk about Empatico's vision and how they can help camps connect their campers with kids around the world through experiences that spark curiosity, kindness, and empathy.
Learn more about ACA's partnership with Empatico.
The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.
May 13, 2019
May 13, 2019
17 min
In this special, short episode of CampWire, Sam talked with Meghan Colon who is thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to raise money for ACA's Send a Child to Camp fund. She believes in the power of camp and wants to help others experience what she's experienced.
The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.
Apr 29, 2019
Apr 29, 2019
54 min
Listen to this incredibly informative and useful discussion about inclusion at camp with Niambi Jaha-Echols, Chad Nico Hiu, and Roberto Gil Jr. These three guests give tips on how to introduce inclusion into camp culture, and how to fuse it into staff training.
Don't forget, you can stream all episodes of CampWire on Spotify!
The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.
Mar 25, 2019
Mar 25, 2019
23 min
Listen to ACA's Director of Research update us on where we are with the 5-year Impact Study, and she discusses why this matters for the camp community.
This episode is sponsored by The Redwoods Group.
The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.