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Rec Heads and Camp Nerds is a weekly podcast geared towards community recreation and summer camp professionals where Professor Dave and Patti Sampson discuss a variety of topics and intervie...
This is a flashback episode of Curt's very first podcasting effort. In it Curt talks about the pros and cons of camp names for staff. This w...
Professor Dave invites H Rothenberg back as his co-host to chat with guest Andy Pritikin about bridging the work he does at his for-profit d...
Patti discusses her experience with imposter syndrome; the feeling that you're not good enough or that you 'tricked' people into thinking yo...
Patti chats about how to dismiss staff professionally and gracefully. She walks us through what should be front loaded to manage expectation...
Patti chats with H Rothenberg about what it takes to own and operate your own camp program and have a long and successful career in camping.
Dave and Patti have both worked at camp for people with disabilities, so they spend some time sharing some (very) basic tips and advice for...
In this solo quick bite episode, Patti walks us through 20 questions that will help us thoughtfully reflect on the past year and help us get...
Curt stops by for a special Christmas Eve episode with Patti where they brainstorm some ideas for celebrating Christmas in July. From variou...
Our hosts discuss all things Tri-State Camp Conference with the delightful Samara & Allison from the ACA Tri-State office. We find out what...
Patti and Dave give their two cents on which tools help them do their jobs best, baking, travel, email lists, and more.
Patti and Dave give their two cents on which tools help them do their jobs best, baking, travel, email lists, and more.
Our hosts answer your burning questions about dealing with burn out, stepping away from camp, staff appreciation, self care, fundraisers, an...
Curt re-joins Patti for an old school list episode all about holiday activities. We also get some spoilers about the upcoming SCamp Con, and...
Professor Dave and Patti are back from their respective conferences and they want to tell you all about them. Patti talks about her first ev...
Curt interviews Philip Drake from Mt. Lou San about how he came to be a camp professional never having gone to camp as a kid, the innovative...
Patti and Professor Dave chat about some of the books that have helped them become better camp leaders. We learn about Dave's AWESOME job as...
In this quick bite episode Patti bribes her husband Wayne to come on the podcast to talk about what it's like as a "non-camp" person being m...
Donna MacPherson took on the difficult task of taking over as director in the middle of the camp season. Our hosts Professor Dave and Patti...
*Trigger Warning* Sensitive topics discussed in this episode. Alan Cooper from AMSkier gives us tips on building a good relationship with yo...
Unpack your camp session with Professor Dave & Patti. Our hosts discuss some refection questions, and review the answers that were supplied...
Curt joins Patti on the podcast to finally chat about the project he's been working on these past few months. He fills us in on the digital...
John Beitner from the ACA joins Patti to give some insider tips on attending conferences, whether it's your first or fifty-first one he has...
We're making a big announcement! For the second season of Rec Heads & Camp Nerds we've got a big change in store for you. In this episode we...
We're back with season two of the podcast and brining you something a little different. Patti went solo on this episode and chatted with som...
In our final episode of our Quick Bites series, Curt walks us through some of his favourite submissions from his round table compilations. T...
Patti muses about the language used both at camp and about camp. She and Curt discuss how confusing it can be that the term camp is used to...
One of the things Curt "Moose" Jackson is most passionate about is a well-made escape room! In this summer "quick bites" episode he shares h...
Patti uses this Quick Bites episode to rant discuss (...ok, rant!) about camp professionals not only being underpaid for their work - but en...
Curt tells us how to run a day camp program when you have some high fixed costs using basic sports equipment, limited craft supplies, and a...
Have you ever found yourself in a hospital waiting room with an injured camper? Do you have a "go bag" ready if it happens? Patti reveals wh...
Curt shares his favorite round table entries for part 2 of Slump Busters which is part of our summer 'quick bites' series.
It's mid-season, in this episode of our 'quick-bites' summer series Patti gives you some ideas on how to bust the slump your staff might be...
As we continue on with our 'quick bites' series, Curt brings us part 2 of our staff recognition tips and tricks. Listen in for some great id...
It's summer time! We know you're busy, so we're commin' atcha with some 'quick bites' - short episodes packed with ideas. This week Patti gi...
What, exactly, is a campmance? Do you allow them at your camp? Our hosts go over how to deal with staff in a relationship, how to prevent dr...
Ever wonder what your camp nurse actually wants from you? We get the scoop with Paula Lauer, President of The Association of Camp Nursing. S...
Have you ever had participants, campers, or family members complain about being bored on a hike? Our hosts have got 22 suggestions for you t...
Mat Whynott shares how his perspective shifted once he went from camp staff to camp parent.
Thinking about starting an LIT/ CIT program? Already have one but want to take it to the next level? Have no idea what LIT or CIT stands for...
Our hosts chat with Ruby Compton about collaboration, having important conversations, fan girl stickers, her ah-ha moments, and her exciting...
Curt leads us on a fantastic journey of applying Disney teachings to camps. Learn what surprise and delight vs extinction mean in terms of m...
Tyler Hayden is a team designer; he tells us about his journey from recreation professional to corporate speaker, explains why he calls hims...
Curt and Patti discuss the types of camps available and try to answer the question "is camp for everyone?". By examining programs, staff hir...
Austin and Matthew of Trailhead Games talk about all the components that go into creating their unforgettable, one of a kind experiences for...
Wondering how to create an alumni program, and keep them engaged? Jeff Bradshaw of Camp Wenonah will give you dozens of great ideas and tips...
Worried about your campers getting bored? Our hosts share their lists of backpocket games to keep participants occupied during transition ti...
Curt and Patti discuss their feelings on pranks at camp, the times they were involved with pranks, and, as always, their random questions to...
We speak with Stephane about data collection, surveys and the 4 Pillars.
Are you someone who's worked a bunch of weird or dumb jobs in order to keep working at your camp or recreation job? Curt and Patti totally a...
Ever wondered what it would be like to run a camp where the campers call the shots? Allison East Vining is here to tell us her vision for th...