There’s still time to be proactive. For this summer, and the ones to come.

Here we go. The camp season is on its way and while we’re so desperately ready to be back, we have to face the reality that the camp industry, like many others, is facing a real staffing crisis.

Whether it’s pay, whether it’s work-load or whether it’s COVID, we need to be more intentional than ever about how we recruit, hire, and retain great staff.

The whole team is here to talk not just about where they’re at, but what decisions they are making to ensure that the staffing culture (and numbers) is strong for years to come.

Tool of the Week – Make Yourself a Better Camp Director

Chris: Trello iftf.org
Gabz: Silent Fidget Toys
Joe: Imaginable: How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything—Even Things That Seem Impossible Today - Jane McGonigal https://amzn.to/3iIOKXt
Travis: Magnetic Charging Cable 6-Pack

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