The CampHacker Podcast
CampHacker Podcast helps camp directors solve real problems and build resilient camps. Each episode gives practical tips for recruiting, keeping, and teaching camp staff. The hosts talk about true stories, share ways to make camp stronger, and help leaders prepare for tough situations. They focus on making summer camps last longer and bring the biggest positive change to kids and young adults. You’ll hear easy steps, fresh ideas, and real conversations that help directors run better camps and create spaces where everyone can grow.
The CampHacker Podcast is hosted by Travis Allison and Chris Hudson. Travis is known for his creative ideas and caring advice for camp leaders across North America. He brings years of experience and speaks at big conferences to help directors make camps stronger and more resilient. Chris partners with Travis on every episode, working together to answer tough questions and share helpful steps for camp leaders. Their teamwork and passion help directors make the best choices for their camps, staff, and campers.
Episodes
214 episodes
Expectations vs Reality for Staff - with Jolly Corley and Kim Aycock - CampHacker #231
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/expectations-vs-reality-for-staff-The Truth About Selling the Camp Experience to Gen Z...
Camper Parents and our Staff - with Chris Rehs-Dupin & Matt Kaufman - CampHacker #230
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/camper-parents-and-our-staff-Training Your Team to Inspire Confidence in Caregivers...
Leading with Heart and History - with Larry Bell - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/ill-larry-bLessons from 80 Years of Camp Robin HoodJoin Travis Allison as he sits down with Larry Bell, ...
That Staff Member Who Wants to Quit Mid-Summer - with Emily Golinsky - CampHacker #229
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/staff-member-who-wants-to-quit-midsummer-Managing Mid-Summer Staff Departures w...
Systems, Early-to-Beds, and Resilience - with Travis Allison - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/ill-travisBuilding a Resilient Camp Operating System with Travis AllisonIn this episode of Intent...
Are We Ethically Failing Campers? with Jake Sorenson & Amanda Palmer - CampHacker #228
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/are-we-ethically-failing-campers-Ensuring Every Staff Member Understands the Mission
The Red-Popsicle Principal, Resilience and Capability - with Jolly Corley - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/iil-jolly-cLessons in Capability and Safety: Jolly Corley on Leading with IntentIn this episode of I...
Camps Using and Applying AI, with Kate Taylor - CampHacker #227
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/camps-using-and-applying-ai-Balancing the Ethics and Efficiency of Modern TechnologyJoin Travis, Chris, and Kate as they dive into the evolving role of arti...
Camp is “the Anti-AI” and The Nature of Leadership - with Andy Pritikin - Intentional Intentionally Leaders
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/iil-andy-pRaising the Bar: A Masterclass in Camp Intentionality with Andy PritikinIn this episode of ...
The Resilience Report Impact, with Kendra Perkins & Amanda Palmer - CampHacker #226
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/the-resilience-report-Analyzing Hard Numbers and Camp RealitiesJoin Travi...
Howie Grossinger on Progress, Perfection, and 80 Years of Camp - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/iil-howie-gHigh Expectations, Higher Support: A Masterclass in Legacy Leadership with Howie Grossinger<...
How "Whereabouts" is Solving the Camp Director’s Biggest Headache - with Ryan Rosen
Clipboards, Kaizen, and Connection: Revolutionizing Camp Attendance with Ryan Rosen*This is a piece of sponsored content by our friends from Camptivities and Whereabouts...
Winning over Parents, with Dan Weir and Suzanne Ross - CampHacker #225
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/winning-over-parents-Adapting to New Parent ExpectationsModern parents view su...
Welcoming New Campers, with Kim Aycock, and Michael Brandwein - CampHacker #224
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/welcoming-new-campers-Winning Over First-Time Campers on Day OneThis episode...
Protecting Camp Culture and The Lasting Impact of a Soda Bottle - with Gabe Chernov - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/iil-gabe-cThe End of the "Magic" Myth: Gabe Chernov on Engineering Social-Emotional GrowthIn this episo...
The Enrollment Cliff, with Jake Sorenson, Eric Wittenberg, and Stefanie Gillman - CampHacker #223
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/the-enrollment-cliff-Preparing for the Demographic Shift of 2028Join Travis Al...
Mission over Money, and Lifelong Camp Learning - with Sam Thompson - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/iil-sam-tLessons from 8 Seasons of the Day Camp Pod: Sam Thompson's Essential Rules for Day Camp Directors
Fundraising strategies for 2026, with Joe Richards and Heather Withrow - CampHacker #222
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/fundraising-strategies-for-2026-Strategies that work! The 2026 Playbook for Camp Fundrai...
Leading with Curiosity and the Courage to Slow Down - with Jordanna Grossinger - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/iil-jordannaLeadership, Legacy, and the Magic of Day Camp with Jordanna GrossingerJoin Matt on Intenti...
Lessons from Visiting Camps this Summer, with Elizabeth Kaplan, Dan Kirsch, and Ari Polsky - CampHacker #221
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/lessons-from-visiting-camps-Fresh Eyes, Fresh Ideas: Lessons from a Summer of Site Visits
An Engineer's Approach to Building Culture and Trust at Camp - with Matt Kaufman - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/iil-matt-kEngineered for Intentionality: Matt Kaufman on Data, Habits, and The Campfire EffectIn this...
The Resilient Blueprint Operating System - CampHacker #220
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/the-resilient-camp-blueprint-The Resilient Blueprint: Escape the Camp Director Burnout Cycl...
D&D, Destiny, and the Daring Work of DEI - with Chris Hudson - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/iil-chris-hDungeons & Directors: Chris Hudson’s Wild Card Ride on Love, Awe, and CampIn this uniqu...