What we know about COVID-19 and how it is affecting summer camps as of March 31st, 2020.

Things are changing fast in the COVID-19 world. With camps being forced to make some huge decisions, Howie and Kelly wanted to bring you this conversation from the perspective of Camp Owners and Directors. 

With a topic this big, we’ve brought back one of the big guns, Sir Steve, himself! A big thanks to Steve Baskin from Camp Champions for taking time out of all the incredible work that he’s doing to lead with care, intention and business prowess during this time. Steve - you’re good people.

Whether you are an owner, executive director, program director, or a board member, this episode will be useful for you.

In this emergency episode, we discuss:

• What should camp owners be actually doing today from a business perspective to manage this crisis?
• How do we effectively plan for all of the different potential start dates of camp this summer
• Cash flow - how do we work well with banks, vendors, parents, debtors, etc.
• What government funding sources and relief opportunities should both Canadian and American camps be looking in to.
• How to personally manage this.
  • Hint - You aren’t alone. Lead with compassion and vulnerability. Think about how 10+ older you are going to feel about how you lead during this time.

Disclaimer

This is not legal advice, nor does it act as a substitute for keeping yourself up to code with your governmental health regulations. Please act with an informed and current perspective.

Resources

• ACA Camp Business Resource Page
  • Webpage on the ACA website with links related to federal and state resources, webinars, articles, etc.
• Go Camp Pro’s COVID-19 & Camp Master Resource Page
• Go Camp Pro’s Camps & COVID-19 (free) Slack team 
• The Day Camp Pod’s Episode from March 20th

Hosts: 

• Howie Grossinger - Co-owner/Director - Camp Robin Hood, Partner - Camp Walden & Madawaska Camps 
• Kelly Schuna, Owner - Hidden Pines Ranch
• Steve Baskin, Executive Director - Camp Champions, Camp Pinnacle, Partner - Everwood Day Camp

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