6 | Making Culture Happen
In this podcast we are talking big ideas, actual and actionable takeaways, and lots of fun with the camp community and professionals!
Bringing people in is a superpower and that is exactly what this episode entails. Jack Schott, Monia Johnson & Murphy Hammer assemble like a crew of superheroes to talk putting staff or campers first, camp culture, and staff time off.
The TSCS Avengers take on creating culture at camp and what to do when you’re new to an existing camp with rich history. Camp is full of traditions and culture, what do you do when you don’t agree with it? And how do you even start it when the 14 year old campers want to sleep through breakfast? If you’re looking for a staff PTO plan and mic drop knowledge, this is the pod for you.
Producer EmJ’s takeaways:
- The shortcut to self-discovery is at camp.
- If you’re not 100% into the camp’s traditions, seek to understand before you critique and change (& if/when you change it, get the staff to help rethink it).
- BONUS: Be in the moment to learn and then improve.
- Still a little lost on who is the chicken & who is the egg between staff and campers.
Next week the conversation will continue with Nelson & James Davis!
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