Summary: Go Big And Campers Won't Want To Go Home Camp is full of WOW moments. From drop off to pick-up, we do our best to inject that WOW into every part of the day. However, we, as camp pros, know where we can dial it up to 11. Special Event Day. Evening Program. Special Afternoon. Whatever you call it, what you do in this 1-7 hour time block can really make that camp session memorable. Joining our triumphant trio, Andy, Ehren and Sam is the man, the legend, Curt “Moose” Jackson from summercamppro.com to share his insights from pages and pages AND PAGES of blogs and roundtables from him, and other camp pros. Tune in to hear about: How easy it can be to program for 300+ kids How to start the magic of a special day as soon as kids step on the bus The best prizes to give for special event days (psst. the best prizes don’t cost money!) Getting the whole staff team involved How to do ALL of this and not break the bank You better believe that this episode is chalked FULL of nuggets. Have a pen and paper handy, because you’ll need it! - Did you get something from this episode? It’s all about sharing! Let us know in the comments, and please, make sure you give credit to those who are being radically open with their ideas. DCP - DAY CAMP PROGRAM IDEA OF THE WEEK - LEVEL UP YOUR DAY CAMP! Andy: Look-a-Like Contest Sam: Everyday Heroes! Ehren: Diorama Delusion Moose: Hide the Smurf! - Stump the Counsellor Bonus Content - Because you read the show notes, and you’re awesome. Your Hosts: Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director Liberty Lake Day Camp, past president ACA NY/NJ Ehren Gluckstein, Assistant Director, Camp Robin Hood Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor, Crystal Lake Park District Curt “Moose” Jackson - Summer Camp Programming and Patchwork Marketplace Bonus Links & Resources! - Because people who read the show-notes are the best! Sam’s FULL ON SPECIAL EVENT LAYOUTS!!! (Thanks, Sam!) Photos from Crystal Lake’s Special Events (Seriously, Sam, you rock!) Sponsors: Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible! American Camp Association, NY & NJ http://www.acanynj.org/ AM Skier Insurance http://www.amskier.com/ Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) https://crs4rec.com/
