SHOW NOTES
Fresh camp programming doesn’t always mean starting from scratch. This week, Kurt and Chris share ways to remix familiar games, bring camp history into staff training, and turn downtime into something campers look forward to.
They explore a Time Warp theme, a leaf-blower hovercraft, and a board game rotation where campers inherit their teammates’ progress. Plus, the Shark Tank segment brings two very different pitches: hidden golden tickets that unlock a special experience and an air-powered launching activity.
EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 — Welcome to the Camp Program Lab
02:01 — Programming idea: The Big Switch
03:48 — Staff training: Legacy Tours
05:54 — Theme idea: Time Warp
07:20 — Outdoor education: Leaf-blower hovercraft
09:39 — Trivia: Name That Team
17:22 — Rainy Day Rescue: Minute to Win It
18:44 — Team board game rotation
21:35 — Downtime Killer: Stump the Counselor
22:53 — Human Bop It
24:10 — Camp Shark Tank
24:50 — Golden Tickets pitch
29:21 — Air-powered launcher pitch
35:36 — Takeaways from past episodes
36:23 — Episode 11: Playing in the rain
37:58 — Episode 9: Rethinking camper wristbands
41:40 — Wrap-up
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- Hovercraft Project Video – https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CY3VFnR8u/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Vevor Tire Bead Sealer Video – https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTf6VgVP9/
- Vevor Tire Bead Sealer – https://link.amazon/B01CQnj3Y
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HOSTS
CURT JACKSON
CHRIS KALLAL
