Summer 2020 Debrief pt. 1 - Camps That Ran - Day Camp Pod #37

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What was it like for Day Camps who ran this summer? Find out on our first episode of season 3 of the Day Camp Pod!

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Summer 2020 was a whirlwind for us all, especially for those of us who were able to OPEN our doors to the public. We had to use every ounce of leadership, creativity, perseverance and resilience that we could muster.

While we support our comrades who did not open this past summer, and we will have a podcast just for you - this episode is about how three completely different camp programs were able to find a way to make it happen successfully, in this crazy, historic summer of 2020.

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

• Welcoming our new host, Tiffany McDuffie!
• How Andy, Sam and Tiff turned on the jets when it came to communication with their families and staff teams.
• Some of the various precautions they took to make the summer happen safely
• How did they manage the fear, uncertainty and duty to remain socially responsible that was present this summer?
• What were some of the silver linings of running camp this summer?
• Much, much more!

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Day Camp Tip of the Week

Tiff - Blending in-person and virtual learning for staff training and using Kahoot to keep it interactive and light

Sam - Using rope and pool noodles to help kids understand social distancing

Andy - Running new/returning parent orientations on Zoom and putting them on Youtube

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Bonus Content - Thanks for reading the show notes!

Liberty Lake’s COVID-19 Safety Playbook

Producer’s Note: Andy, you ROCK for sharing this so openly with the industry.

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YOUR HOSTS:

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

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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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