Sleepaway Spirit, Pandemic Camp, Turnarounds & the Media - with Mark Transport - Day Camp Pod #44

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We’re always doing a bit of a turnaround at camp, so let’s hear from a Day Camp Pro who’s a…well…pro at it!

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Being successful in the camp industry these days calls for strong, courageous leadership- and on Long Island, Mark Transport has made himself known amongst his camp peers, local and state government, and in the media.

In this episode, we cover:

• Mark’s camp origin story, from dentist to resident camp to day camp
• Sleepaway Camp Spirit
• Transitioning school kids into camp kids
• Being a Turnaround Expert
  • Facility
  • Not seeing the problems
  • Change is essential
• Mark’s Experience Running Camp Summer 2020
• Using the Media
  • Talking in front of the camera

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Day Camp Tip of the Week

Andy: A tip from Joanna Warren Smith - teach your staff to answer the phone intentionally - ex. “Liberty Lake, this is Andy speaking!”

Sam: Use kernels of corn instead of live bait for fishing programs.

Mark: 1. Your camp is evaluated by how nice your bathroom is

2. Directors- GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY- do frontline work, builds morale

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YOUR HOSTS:

• Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp
• Tiffany Gratton-McDuffie, Executive Director - Purposeful Play
• Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District
• Mark Transport, Owner/Director - Crestwood Country Day Camp

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SPONSORS:

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:

• AM Skier Insurance http://www.amskier.com/
• Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) https://crs4rec.com/

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