Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/all-in-on-ai

In this episode of the Camp Owners Podcast, Howie and Kelly kick off Season 5 with a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the camp industry.

Joined by special guest Travis Allison, co-founder of GoCampPro, the discussion covers how AI can streamline camp operations, enhance communication with parents and staff, and provide valuable insights into effective practices. Travis shares practical examples and future projections for AI's role in camp management, emphasizing how these technologies can save time and improve overall efficiency without compromising the personal touch that defines the camp experience. Tune in to discover innovative ways to leverage AI in your camp's daily operations and beyond.

• The Google NotebookLM conversation Travis talked about
• Travis’ Camp AI Tool - https://campbot.org/
• Howie’s AI Music Tool - https://suno.com/

• Howie Grossinger - Co-owner/Director - Camp Robin Hood, Partner - Camp Walden & Madawaska Camps
• Kelly Schuna - Owner - Hidden Pines Ranch

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Celebrating 30 years, CampBrain camp management software not only provides a great tool and caring support for your best ever workdays, but a delightful registration experience for parents. Discover what more than 1800 camps know and how you can love your software too, visit https://www.campbrain.com/ownerspod

Activity schedules are the backbone of every camper’s experience. If there’s a staffing change, it’s really hard to find a person that knows your camp and the nuance your schedule takes. Come check out Camptivities to learn more about our scheduling tools, designed for camps by camp people. Find out more at camptivities.com

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/season-4-recap

On this last episode of The Camp Owners Podcast season 4, Howie and I are putting a wrap on the season. We are talking about some of our biggest takeaways from some of our guests. We're also talking about some of the new things that we're trying this summer, whether they are from things that didn't go well for us last year, whether they are from conferences and speakers, or some of the speakers or guests we had on our podcast so tune in for our reflections, what we learned, what we’re trying and what we are looking forward to for this camp season. So give it a listen and have a GREAT SUMMER!

• Unreasonable Hospitality
• Book: “Anxious Generation”
• Steve Baskin article re why kids need camp

• Howie Grossinger - Co-owner/Director - Camp Robin Hood, Partner - Camp Walden & Madawaska Camps
• Kelly Schuna - Owner - Hidden Pines Ranch

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CampBrain’s Camp Management Software not only provides a great management tool for your best ever workdays, but is a delightful registration experience for your parents. They take pride in building long-lasting relationships through their incredible support and love they show to each client. CampBrain is not only focused on your needs for summer 2024, but for the next 25 summers and beyond. To learn more about how they help 1700+ camps and how they can help you, visit with them at https://www.campbrain.com/ownerspod

Activity schedules are the backbone of every camper’s experience. If there’s a staffing change, it’s really hard to find a person that knows your camp and the nuance your schedule takes. Come check out Camptivities to learn more about our scheduling tools, designed for camps by camp people. Find out more at camptivities.com

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/initiative

We are really excited to have Emily Golinsky on the Podcast. Emily is a long-time camp professional, and now a trainer and consultant whom many of us in the industry are familiar with from Tri-State and other ACA events and someone who consistently brings wonderful energy, insight and expertise to important topics that we are all dealing with as camp owners and directors.

This episode, we are going to continue our discussion about setting up our staff for success by talking about initiative and how we can foster it in this generation of staff.

1. Get your orders in - engage your vendors now, don’t wait
2. Labor compliance posters - get them ordered - they’ll be the best $30 you ever spent to ensure you cover all of your bases
3. Check your camper balances - collections - if they haven’t paid yet, make sure they do or you’ll need to fill those spots.
4. Don’t forget Grandma - keep track of the people out of your camp life - write those cards now and have your office staff mail them this summer. You’ll thank yourself later.

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• Howie Grossinger - Co-owner/Director - Camp Robin Hood, Partner - Camp Walden & Madawaska Camps
• Kelly Schuna - Owner - Hidden Pines Ranch
• Emily Golinsky - Camp Consultant - Bright Moose Training

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CampBrain’s Camp Management Software not only provides a great management tool for your best ever workdays, but is a delightful registration experience for your parents. They take pride in building long-lasting relationships through their incredible support and love they show to each client. CampBrain is not only focused on your needs for summer 2024, but for the next 25 summers and beyond. To learn more about how they help 1700+ camps and how they can help you, visit with them at https://www.campbrain.com/ownerspod

Activity schedules are the backbone of every camper’s experience. If there’s a staffing change, it’s really hard to find a person that knows your camp and the nuance your schedule takes. Come check out Camptivities to learn more about our scheduling tools, designed for camps by camp people. Find out more at camptivities.com