Maximizing the Use of Your Summer Staff - with Thomas Coffey & Matt Kaufman - The Day Camp Pod #101
Increase your staff efficiency by maximizing your staff’s abilities.
In today’s world of $4000 camp counselors, camps need to do everything possible to be efficient in how we staff our summer programs. We discuss this topic and more with Thomas Coffey from Southampton Day Camp, and the one and only Matt Kaufman from Camp Ramaquois. This topic transcends all camps, especially Sam’s municipal program, where it’s all about efficiencies. So kick back and enjoy it - THIS, IS THE DAY CAMP POD!
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YOUR HOSTS:
Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp
Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District
Thomas Coffey, Director - Southhampton Camp & Club
Matt Kaufman, Director - Camp Ramaquois
Andy Pritikin
Sam Thompson
Thomas Coffey
Matt Kaufman
Episode Summary:
Transportation Logistics for Summer Camp: Thomas and Sam discussed challenges related to transporting children to and from a summer camp program, including the use of school district buses, varying drivers, and the importance of bus counselors. They highlighted the need for effective communication between staff members on each bus.
Camp Reflections and Future Challenges: The team reflected on their experiences with camp, including successful camp owners who have been in the business for generations. They discussed recent changes in leadership and potential cost-saving measures, such as improving staff efficiency.
Camp Management Strategies: Andy, Matt, Sam, and Thomas discussed camp management strategies, including hiring specialist staff and implementing new technology for staff management and emergency alerts. They emphasized the importance of staff retention and efficiency in operations.
Specialty Families Model and Staffing Challenges: The team discussed their specialty families model and challenges related to staffing, including retention and budget considerations. They also explored the idea of using floaters or 'Swat teams' to fill in at different activity areas.
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