CampWire

Episode 11 | Camp Debrief with Dan Reynolds, Brian Straka, and Shanelle Rauh

In the 11th episode of CampWire, Sam talks with Dan Reynolds from Camp Y Noah and Akron Rotary Camp in Ohio, Shanelle Rauh from Whippoorwill Farm Day Camp in Tennessee, and Brian Straka from AstroCamp in California about what went well this summer, what didn't, and more!

 

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.

Episode 3 Repost | Marketing and Media at Camp with Mike Lang

The podcast has gained many listeners in 2018. We have decided to repost an episode from May of 2017 on marketing and media for those who may have missed this great conversation.

 

This repost is sponsored by Grasshopper Mowers.

Episode 10 | Staff Training with Michael Brandwein

The ACA professional development team interviews Michael Brandwein for the 10th episode of CampWire. Get some great staff training tips as the summer season begins.

 

This is episode is sponsored by Rocky Mountain Sunscreen and CampStaff.com 

 

For more info on Michael, visit his website or email him at mail@michaelbrandwein.com !

 

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.

Episode 9 | Camp Resarch with Laurie Browne and Jim Sibthorp

In the ninth episode of CampWire, ACA's director of research Laurie Browne talks with another researcher, and longtime camp friend, Jim Sibthorp about ACA's 5-year research study.

 

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.

Episode 8 The Importance of Working at Camp with Kim Aycock and Deb Jordan

In the eighth episode of ACA's podcast, CampWire, Deb Jordan and Kim Aycock discuss why it is important to work at a camp, and some of the things camps are doing successfully to recruit and keep staff.

 

Project Real Job downloadable handouts

 

This episode is sponsored by Chuck E. Cheese's.

 

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.

Episode 7 — Inclusion at Camp with Niambi Jaha-Echols and Tom Rosenberg

In the seventh episode of CampWire, ACA's President/CEO Tom Rosenberg talks with Niambi Jaha-Echols about inclusion and cross-cultural agility.

 

This episode is sponsored by International Exchange of North America (IENA).

 

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.

Episode 6 — Meet the Eells Program Award Winners

In the sixth episode of CampWire, meet the five winners of the Eleanor P. Eells Award for Program Excellence. These award winners will be honored at ACA's National Conference next month in Orlando. Learn more about ACA Awards.

This episode is sponsored by USA Triathlon. Visit usatriathlon.org/youth.

 

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.

Episode 5 — School Groups and Outdoor Ed with Tim Street

In the fifth episode of CampWire, Sam talked with Tim Street from Bradford Woods about outdoor education and school groups at camp.

 

This episode is sponsored by PODS.

 

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.

Episode 4 — Dan Lee on the Mississippi River

Dan Lee is paddling the Mississippi River to send kids to accredited camps. ACA had the unique opportunity to interview him while he was paddling and talk about this motivation behind the trip, his experience with camp, and more.

Check Dan's adventure out at DamDaniel.com.

This episode was sponosred by PODS.

 

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.

Episode 3 - Marketing and Media at Camp with Mike Lang

I had the chance to sit down with Mike Lang, marketing director at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana. We discussed his role and philosophy of marketing and media at camp. Enjoy!

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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.