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
209 episodes
Are We Ethically Failing Campers? with Jake Sorenson & Amanda Palmer - CampHacker #228
The Red-Popsicle Principal, Resilience and Capability - with Jolly Corley - Intentional Intentionally Leaders
Camps Using and Applying AI, with Kate Taylor - CampHacker #227
Camp is “the Anti-AI” and The Nature of Leadership - with Andy Pritikin - Intentional Intentionally Leaders
The Resilience Report Impact, with Kendra Perkins & Amanda Palmer - CampHacker #226
Howie Grossinger on Progress, Perfection, and 80 Years of Camp - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
How "Whereabouts" is Solving the Camp Director’s Biggest Headache - with Ryan Rosen
Winning over Parents, with Dan Weir and Suzanne Ross - CampHacker #225
Welcoming New Campers, with Kim Aycock, and Michael Brandwein - CampHacker #224
Protecting Camp Culture and The Lasting Impact of a Soda Bottle - with Gabe Chernov - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
The Enrollment Cliff, with Jake Sorenson, Eric Wittenberg, and Stefanie Gillman - CampHacker #223
Mission over Money, and Lifelong Camp Learning - with Sam Thompson - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Fundraising strategies for 2026, with Joe Richards and Heather Withrow - CampHacker #222
Leading with Curiosity and the Courage to Slow Down - with Jordanna Grossinger - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Lessons from Visiting Camps this Summer, with Elizabeth Kaplan, Dan Kirsch, and Ari Polsky - CampHacker #221
An Engineer's Approach to Building Culture and Trust at Camp - with Matt Kaufman - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
The Resilient Blueprint Operating System - CampHacker #220
D&D, Destiny, and the Daring Work of DEI - with Chris Hudson - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
How to Hire a Camp Consultant - CampHacker #219
Welcoming and Including 1st Year Staff with Kim Aycock - CampHacker #218
Leadership, Failure, and Awe at Camp - with Chris Rehs-Dupin - Intentionally Intentional Leaders
Preemptive Scarcity Mindset - with Max Claman - CampHacker #217
Modern “Operations” at your Camp - with Peter Elbaum and Rachel Kent - CampHacker #216