SCamp Life: The Other Side

Kelie & Natalie interview Adam Baranker from Jeff Lake Camp about his Gen Z panel he hosted during the ACA Tri-State Conference. Find out what Gen Z needs are when working at camp. Want to add to our conversation?  Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com Links: Adam's email: adam@jefflakecamp.com Jeff Lake Camp Adam's Instagram

Natalie came up with a great survey for high school students in Alabama. In this episode Kelie and Natalie go over their results as to high school student’s perspectives on seasonal employment.  We then ask you to share the following survey with any high schools you know.  We will share the data via ScampLife in early May. Want to add to our conversation?  Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com Links: Survey Results (PDF) Nation Survey: National Seasonal Work

Dr. Deborah Gilboa joins Natalie and Kelie to discuss how the 2020’s have affected our adults and the ripple effect to our youth. This is one episode you don’t want to miss!! Want to add to our conversation?  Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com Links: Dr. G’s website: askdoctorg.com StressedtoResilient.com

Natalie talks horse world restrictions of height, weight, and age, and Kelie talks about all the other specialized program areas.  The two then go into how to empower your staff to stick to your policies. Want to add to our conversation?  Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com

In this episode Natalie and Kelie discuss if how we treat our staff is truly preparing them for work in the “real world”.  From the start of the interview process through holding them  accountable… are we doing enough? Want to add to our conversation?  Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com

Looking for ways to increase your staff salaries?  Aren’t we all!  Can you take it from leadership salaries?  See how the team feels about the positions of General Counselor vs. Unit Lead.  Is it something you can do? Want to add to our conversation?  Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com

This week Kelie and Natalie debate about if we as Directors are asking too much of our seasonal staff.  Both reflect on their time as seasonal staff comparing to their expectations now in Director roles and how they train staff. Want to add to our conversation?  Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com

Kelie Cook and Natalie Hamilton introduce the world to ScampLife: The Other Side, the podcast where they explore questions and topics that may not be the norm.  In this first episode Kelie and Natalie discuss if they feel camps are losing their uniqueness.