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Grout is Great: The “In-Between Times” - with Michael Brandwein - The Day Camp Pod #96
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Blocks are good, but it’s the grout that holds everything together.
At Day Camp, we spend the majority of our planning time working on our militaristic program grids of athletics, arts, swim, etc. But the day camp day ALSO includes the “in-between moments.” These can be boring wastes of time, or create exciting and memorable CAMPY opportunities that kids will remember far longer than the ball they hit, or the bracelet they wove.
Let’s ask Michael Brandwein how HE feels about this - because I’m sure he’s got some thoughts and ideas… THIS, is the Day Camp Pod!
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Get more Michael!
- Webinar, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, March 26 & 27, 2024: Brandwein on Training: The Step-by-Step System for Planning & Presenting Your Best Staff Training Ever
- Webinar, Friday, May 17, 2024: Brandwein on Super Staff SuperVision: The Quick Course on Outstanding Skills to Coach, Motivate, & Bring Out the Best in Staff
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YOUR HOSTS:
- Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp
- Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District
- Michael Brandwein, Speaker, Trainer and Author - https://www.michaelbrandwein.com
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Books mentioned in podcast:
- Skill of the Day: What Great Leaders of Young People Do & Say
- Training Terrific Staff Vol. 2
- Super Staff SuperVision
Available at www.michaelbrandwein.com/store
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Sponsors:
Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help make this Go Camp Pro podcast possible:
- Camptivities - https://www.camptivities.com/
- Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) - https://crs4rec.com/
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