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Let’s take a moment to discuss mental, social, and emotional health (MESH). The last few years have taken a toll on the well-being of our campers and staff. As we look to summer 2023, join us for a conversation around strategies and resources to support the well-being and mental health of everyone in our camp communities. Thank you to Alli Faricy of Camp Foley, Dave Brown of Mountain Camp, and Cori Miller of Camp Harlam for sharing thoughts, experiences, and insights on this topic, along with the work created by those involved with the H.E. Butt grant. Serviced through the American Camp Association (ACA), this grant helps develop resources and camper well-being and mental health. Special thanks to our sponsor: The Redwoods Group Show notes: Alli Faricy, Camp Foley Dave Brown, Mountain Camp Cori Miller, Camp Harlam 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.

What does it mean to "go green"? And how can we implement "green behavior" at our camps? Danny Sudman, Director and Founder of Green Camps, joins us for an inspiring conversation on creating an environmentally-friendly culture at camp, along with empowering - yet practical - ways to make your camp a little greener. Special thanks to our sponsor: PercussionPlay Show Notes: Green Camps Green Camps Facebook Page Green Camp Needs Assessment, Camping Magazine Influencing Green Behavior at Your Camp, Camping Magazine Going Green at Camp, Camping Magazine 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.

In preparation for Veterans Day, we are honored and excited to chat with Christy Brown and Becca Garrison of the National Military Family Association all about Operation Purple Camps. Tune in to learn about their efforts to provide summer camp experiences for military kids and families, as well as how you and your camp can get involved! Thank you to our sponsor, ACTIVE Network. Show notes: National Military Family Association Operation Purple Camp Host an Operation Purple Camp Follow ACA @acacamps! 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.

Have you registered for the 2022 ACA Virtual Staffing Summit? It's not too late! Join John Beitner, Kim Aycock, and David Schiff to learn all about this year's three-day event. The 2022 Staffing Summit will feature critical learning, speaker panels, roundtables and engaging sessions. Click here to learn more and register! Send questions to John Beitner: [email protected] 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.

Anthony Kane joins the CampWire Podcast to discuss diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging! Click here to read his article in the latest issue of Camping Magazine: Instilling a Sense of Belonging from Day One. Thanks to our sponsors: RegPacks Church Mutual Additional show notes: Send Anthony an email Follow Anthony on Twitter @Tone_1024 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.

Join us for an adventure-filled conversation! Stacey Morgan, wife of NASA astronaut Drew Morgan, is the author of The Astronaut's Wife: How Launching My Husband Into Outer Space Changed the Way I Live on Earth, a true story about making the most of your one incredible life. Show notes: Order your copy of The Astronaut's Wife book Stacey's website Follow Stacey on Instagram Follow ACA on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok! 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.

Are you interested in becoming an ACA volunteer? Do you already serve ACA by sharing your time and talents? Join this in-depth conversation with Michele Branconier, ACA's Senior Director for Volunteerism, to learn all about volunteer opportunities and roles, the benefits of volunteering, and more! Show notes: VICE Article: Volunteerism Is the Best Kept Secret for Mental Health ACA Volunteer Resources 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.

Ju'Riese Colón, CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport and a member of the ACA Board of Directors, joins us for a conversation on abuse prevention, education, and accountability within youth programs. Special thanks to our sponsor: ACTIVEWorks Camp & Class Manager Show notes: U.S. Center for SafeSport National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) Boys & Girls Clubs of America 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.

Brandon Reiter of Skyview CFO & Bookkeeping Services joins us to discuss financial strategies for summer camps. How can you optimize your camp's stream of income? How can you think creatively about revenue sources? How can you use your resources effectively to care for your campus, as well as your staff, campers, and families? Listen for tips, insights, and more! Special thanks to our sponsor: PercussionPlay Show Notes: Skyview CFO & Bookkeeping Services Sky's the Limit: Navigating a Business Launch 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.

Erik Hancock of The Kubala Washatko Architects (TKWA) joins us for a conversation on camp architecture and design, including insights on accessibility and sustainability for campuses and facilities. Special thanks to our sponsor: Regpack Learn more about TKWA: The Kubala Washatko Architects 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.

Singer/songwriter Brett Dennen joins us on the CampWire podcast to share his summer camp experiences; how camp influenced his career, education, and love for the outdoors; and to talk about his latest album, See the World. Special thanks to our sponsor: Regpack Additional links: Dennen Goods See the World album See the World music video Brett Dennen's website and tour info 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.

Special thanks to our sponsor: Trinity/HPSI Thank you to our guests from Sysco Corporation, Nick Kruthaupt and Victoria Gardner. Nick Kruthaupt currently serves as Vice President, National Sales & Segment Leader - Healthcare/Sr Living & Military for Sysco. Nick began his Sysco career in 1992 as an Account Executive at Sysco Nashville. He advanced to Manager, Healthcare Sales, in 1993 and to Director, Healthcare Sales, in 1994. In 1996, he was appointed Director, Program and Healthcare Sales, and in 1998, he assumed the role of Corporate Regional Vice President, Multi-Unit Healthcare Sales. In 2007, Nick moved to Sysco Corporate and was promoted to Senior Director, Healthcare Sales and Marketing, and in 2008, he took on the role of General Manager, Multi-Unit Healthcare/Hospitality Sales. In 2009, Nick was promoted to Vice President, Healthcare Sales & Marketing, and in 2012, he also assumed responsibility for Military Sales. Nick is a graduate of the University of Memphis, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Nick has participated on the Industry Advisory Board for the Association of Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) and the Association for Nutrition + Foodservice Professionals (ANFP). Nick currently sits on the Board of Trustees for ANFP’s Nutrition and Foodservice Education Foundation (NFEF). Victoria Gardner currently serves as Vice President National Accounts, Healthcare/Senior Living for Sysco Corporation. Victoria is a graduate of the University of Houston and has been with Sysco for 18 years. Throughout her career at Sysco, Victoria has worked both at the local Operating Site level, as an Account Executive, as well as at the corporate level, in various National Account Manager positions. She has been in her current role for the past 12 years. Prior to joining Sysco, Victoria worked in money management, managing retirement funds for retirees, primarily in the oil and gas sector. Victoria has previously presided as Chair of the Industry Advisory Council for the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals. Victoria currently lives in Houston, Texas and works out of Sysco’s Global Support Center. 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.

So you're interested in starting a podcast? Tune in for a conversation on podcast fundamentals, including technology, guests, logistics, and more. Lauren McMillin, ACA's public relations and communications manager, talks with Andy Moeschberger and Sam Hirt about their podcast experiences, insights, and helpful tips. Special thanks to our sponsor: ACTIVENetwork 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.

ACA’s Professional Development Manager of the Western Region, John Beitner, sits down with the Executive Director of ACA, Illinois, Colette Marquardt, to discuss the growing trend in camps to make programs and the workforce more diverse, equitable and inclusive and to explore the growing need to make equitable pay more of a priority. This conversation profiles the excellent work of ACA, Illinois and their bold mission. Special thanks to our sponsors: ACTIVENetwork Labcorp 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.org: -Guitar intro by eltenjohn (https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/) (changes made) -Guitar outro by joshuaempyre (https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/) (changes made)

ACA’s Professional Development Manager of the Western Region, John Beitner, sits down with Ann Sheets and Dave Thoensen to discuss the importance of sound business fundamentals as we continue to weather the challenges of the last few years. Ann and Dave draw on their vast experience to share insights and very practical applications of business acumen. Special thanks to our sponsor: ACTIVENetwork 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.org: -Guitar intro by eltenjohn (https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/) (changes made) -Guitar outro by joshuaempyre (https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/) (changes made)

ACA's camping services manager Alicia Danenberg speaks with Dr. Naomi Bender of Washington State University, along with Danielle Thompson & Brittany Belgarde of the University of North Dakota. Join the conversation as they discuss their unique university operated, health science programs while amplifying voices, culture, and community of the Indigenous Peoples. Special thanks to our sponsor: ACTIVENetwork 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.org: -Guitar intro by eltenjohn (https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/) (changes made) -Guitar outro by joshuaempyre (https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/) (changes made)

ACA's Professional Development Manager of the Western Region, John Beitner, sits down with David Phillips to discuss supervision of seasonal and year-round camp staff. David shares very practical techniques for making the most of evaluation meetings and ongoing supervision strategies for developing talent in camp staff members. We are so thankful for our sponsor: ACTIVENetwork 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.org: -Guitar intro by eltenjohn (https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/) (changes made) -Guitar transition by kvgarlic (https://freesound.org/people/kvgarlic/sounds/149417/) (changes made) -Guitar outro by joshuaempyre (https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/) (changes made)

ACA's Professional Development Manager of the Western Region, John Beitner, sits down with Susan Fee and Tanea Mills to discuss how mindfulness practices can enhance the camp experience. Susan and Tanea share very practical techniques to help participants and staff stay present and in the moment - to better handle challenges and conflict and to make the most of camp programs. Special thanks to our generous sponsors! ACTIVENetwork Quest Diagnostics 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.org: -Guitar intro by eltenjohn (https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/) (changes made) -Guitar transition by kvgarlic (https://freesound.org/people/kvgarlic/sounds/149417/) (changes made) -Guitar outro by joshuaempyre (https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/) (changes made)

American Camp Association research associate, Victoria Povilaitis sits down with Stephen Gray Wallace who wears many hats as a school psychologist, adolescent & family counselor, ACA contributor, director of the Center for Adolescent Research & Education (CARE), former national chairman and CEO of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), and much more! The two unpack research coming from CARE and Total Brain on youth mental health, camp and COVID-19. We are so grateful for our sponsors! ACTIVENetwork Quest Diagnostics WaterMonster 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.org: -Guitar intro by eltenjohn (https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/) (changes made) -Guitar transition by kvgarlic (https://freesound.org/people/kvgarlic/sounds/149417/) (changes made) -Guitar outro by joshuaempyre (https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/) (changes made)

This episode is brought to you by Project Real Job (PRJ) and their staff recruiting initiative. Our panel includes camp experts from the PRJ Committee. Join us as Michael Johnson, Jordan Pugh and Weston Outlaw talk about how to find organizations for BIPOC students, why it is important to hire diverse staff members for summer camp and how diversity can impact the culture of your camp. As always, huge thanks to our sponsors for this episode: ACTIVEWorks Camp & Class Manager 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.org: -Guitar intro by eltenjohn (https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/) (changes made) -Guitar transition by kvgarlic (https://freesound.org/people/kvgarlic/sounds/149417/) (changes made) -Guitar outro by joshuaempyre (https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/) (changes made)

In this episode, President of Mo Ranch, Tim Huchton sits down with Mark Dibble (CEO) and Greg Keresztury (COO) of the YMCA of the Pines in southern New Jersey. Together they discuss data strategies, tools and goals that might help identify and address weaknesses in camp programs. Learn how your organization can embrace change that leads to cultivating a sustainable camp culture. Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Church Mutual WaterMonster 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.org: -Guitar intro by eltenjohn (https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/) (changes made) -Guitar transition by kvgarlic (https://freesound.org/people/kvgarlic/sounds/149417/) (changes made) -Guitar outro by joshuaempyre (https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/) (changes made)

ACA's Professional Development Manager of the Western Region, John Beitner sits down with two experts in horticulture! Join the conversation about the importance and value of connecting young people to the power of plants and the rewards of growing them as a key aspect of youth development. Featuring Susan Yoder of Seed Your Future and Alex Yost of Farm Camp. Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors! UltraCamp CampBrain ACTIVEWorks 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.org: -Guitar intro by eltenjohn (https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/) (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)

ACA's Professional Development Manager of the Western Region, John Beitner sits down with Hameeda Abdul Kadir, Raegan Quattlebaum and Ronald Towns to discuss how their camps have made diversity and inclusion the cornerstone of their programs and how they discuss racism and oppression on a regular basis with their campers. They share impactful strategies and activities to help camps integrate this type of programming and improve practices around communication, anti-racism training and belongingness. Special thanks to the wonderful sponsors of this episode: ACTIVEWorks, CampBrain and UltraCamp. Guest Panel: Hameeda Abdul Kadir Outreach & Engagement Coordinator - Building Bridges Raegan Quattlebaum Transform Program Manager - Building Bridges Ronald Towns Executive Director - Camp Common Ground 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.org: -Guitar intro by eltenjohn (https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/) (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)

This episode will not give you answers, but we hope that the questions we ask ourselves are thought provoking and valuable for the culture of your camp. ACA's Professional Development Manager of the Western Region, John Beitner sits down for an honest conversation between Camp Winnarainbow Director, Yatiel Owens and Tumbleweed Day Camp Owner/Director, Liz Kimmelman. Together, we talk about the roles of our camp communities in recognizing cultural appropriation with staff and campers. Unacknowledged cultural appropriation continues to cause harm and acts as an inclusivity barrier for everyone. We are thrilled and thankful to have 3 sponsors for this episode. Our huge thanks to ACTIVEWorks, CampBrain and UltraCamp. Your support fuels our podcast and your services make the camp industry a better place. 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.org: -Guitar intro by eltenjohn (https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/) (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)

CampWire is pleased to bring you a conversation on hiring for diversity — full of value for camps and youth-serving organizations. Our expert panel covers topics around how camps can identify their diversity needs; how they can benefit from a diverse staff; how to address diversity, equity, and inclusion during staff training; and much more! As we approach a new year, we hope this episode offers rich perspective during the camp staff recruitment and hiring process. Special thanks to our wonderful panel: Host Michael Johnson — chair for the ACA, Great Rivers Field Office and member of the Staff Retention and Recruitment Committee Panel Susana Cruz — activities director for Midwest Children's Burn Camp and Camp Monarch and founder of Chicana in Nature Douglas Sutherland — executive director of Brantwood Camp and an organizer of Black Lives Matter at Camp Dr. Nika White — president and CEO of Nika White Consulting for strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion training 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 musicians from freesound.org: Intro music: by eltenjohn -(Changes made) https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/ Outro music: by joshuaempyre -(Changes made) https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/

On this episode of CampWire, we are joined by Liz Kimmelman of Tumbleweed Day Camp in Los Angeles, CA and Andy Shlensky from North Star Camp for Boys in Hayward, WI. We talk about how their camps safely served student communities as kids returned to their school programming in online formats amid the pandemic. We also discuss how the Field Guide and lessons learned from summer 2020 will help camps offer more life-changing, in-person experiences as we look ahead to summer 2021. Special thanks to our sponsor, camp management software - CampBrain! 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.org: -Guitar intro by eltenjohn (https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/) (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)

On this bonus edition of CampWire - we sit down with school psychologist, adolescent and family counselor, SADD Chairman and CEO, camp director, researcher, motivational speaker, and college professor - Stephen Gray Wallace! During this archived conversation we cover how Stephen got involved in the world of camp, his outlook on "relational vs. transactional counseling" and the critical need for mentoring and youth mental health professionals in camps and other organizations. Stephen currently serves as president and director of the Center for Adolescent Research and Education (CARE), a national collaborative of institutions and organizations committed to increasing favorable youth outcomes and decreasing negative risk behaviors. Check out Stephen's new book, IMPACT – An Introduction to Counseling, Mentoring, and Youth Development. 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. Like Comment and Subscribe to the CampWire Podcast - Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Rave Sports! All music attributed to musicians from freesound.org: Intro music: by eltenjohn -(Changes made) https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/ Outro music: by joshuaempyre -(Changes made) https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/

On this episode of CampWire - Kymberly Miller facilitates a frank and candid discussion between three African American women that have created highly impactful youth development organizations. This compelling conversation covers information about the individual programs they’ve founded and what it takes to lead their organizations. The group explores perspectives and opinions on the reality of white privilege and challenges to expanding diversity, equity, and inclusion. They tackle leadership, fundraising and provide a message of support and solidarity for BIPOC camp professionals. Expert Panel: Facilitator - Kymberly Miller, Executive Director of Children’s Fairyland - Oakland’s Story Book Theme Park Guest - Sprinavasa Brown ,Co-Founder and Executive Director of Camp ELSO - Experience Life Science Outdoors Guest - Kelly Carlisle, Executive Director Acta Non Verba - Youth Urban Farm Project Guest - Tiffany McDuffie, Owner and Executive Director of Purposeful Play 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 musicians from freesound.org: Intro music: by eltenjohn -(Changes made) https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/ Outro music: by joshuaempyre -(Changes made) https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/

On this episode of CampWire - Board certified attending family physician and resilience expert, Deborah Gilboa, MD, aka “Dr. G” joins John Beitner to speak to the importance of maintaining mental, emotional and social health (MESH) as a top priority at summer camp – even during a COVID-19 pandemic. Please "like" and subscribe. As always, feel free to leave a comment on what you would like to see next! 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 musicians from freesound.org: Intro music: by eltenjohn -(Changes made) https://freesound.org/people/eltenjohn/sounds/59507/ Outro music: by joshuaempyre -(Changes made) https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/

ACA's Camps on Campus Coordinator- Tim Huchton joins Youth Protection Program Directors LeeKeshia Williams from University of Austin Texas and Nate Freidman from University of Utah. This group of leaders speak on the rise of accreditation needs on college campuses and the importance of protecting minors in those environments. Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, CampDoc! 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 freesound.org Intro music by: ValentinSosnitskiy (https://freesound.org/people/ValentinSosnitskiy/sounds/495482/) (edited) Outro music by: Joshuaempyre (https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/) (edited)

We are delighted to sit down with ACA's Director of Research, Dr. Laurie Browne to break down what it means to be a "Leading Voice for Camp in Youth Education and Development". We provide research updates and look to the future of the camp industry. Catch Dr. Browne at the Research Forum during ACA's National Conference (February 11-14) in San Diego, CA. Want to learn more about ACA's research initiatives? Check out our Research Page on our website. If you enjoy this episode, please like, comment and subscribe to our podcast. Enjoy! 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. Intro music by: ValentinSosnitskiy -(Changes made) https://freesound.org/people/ValentinSosnitskiy/sounds/495482/ Outro music by: joshuaempyre -(Changes made) https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/

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. Rate, comment and subscribe. 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 freesound.org Intro music by: ValentinSosnitskiy (https://freesound.org/people/ValentinSosnitskiy/sounds/495482/) Outro music by: Joshuaempyre (https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250749/)

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)

Camp Marketing Directors Darby Dame and Sam Hirt join Camp Owner and Director Larry Johnson for a round-table discussion about the advantages and concerns of using facial recognition technology at camp. Would this service benefit your campers' parents? Or does the technology cross the boundaries of childhood autonomy? Tune in to hear three unique perspectives on the topic and decide for yourself! Special thanks to our sponsors myCAMPapp and Waldo Photos! 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/) -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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Donate to Meghan's journey! 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.

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.

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. Check out the 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.

CampWire host Sam Hirt brings you with him for an entire day at National Conference. He pops into educational sessions, the keynote, and interviews conference attendees. Follow conference updates at #ACANat19 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.

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

Tom Schenk has been Director of Technology at ACA for almost 25 years. On this episode, Sam spoke with him about the ways in which technology has changed in his time at ACA, and about some of the tech resources that ACA offers camp professionals and parents. 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.

In the 13th episode of CampWire, Sam spoke with ACA's Director of Accreditation Rhonda Mickelson about the recent update to ACA's standards program. Sam also had the help of another colleague, Western Region Director Michele Branconier, who interviewed longtime visitor and ACA volunteer, Cindy Moore. This episode is sponsored by Air O Sport. 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.

In the twelfth episode of CampWire, Sam interviews Paul Sheridan from Four Winds, Westward Ho! about #CampMovesMe. Learn more about the month-long fundraising campaign on the ACA website. Sam also spoke with ACA's new Chief Operating Officer, Henry DeHart, about his background and what he looks forward to in his new role. 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.

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.

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.

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 [email protected] ! 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.

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.