Summer Camp: Recent Episodes
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The Camp IHC Full Time team discusses, discovers and explores the world of summer camp, through conversations with campers, counselors and our community. We have a million topics to talk about!
If you have a topic or story you wish to discuss then make sure to get in touch with us!
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Boys side talks about all things basketball
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In Episode #23 of the Camp IHC Podcast Mark chats with summer Operations staff member Gustavo (Goose) about thankfulness and how the summer camp experience helped Gus discover more about himself over the past 5 years.
In this episode of the Camp IHC Podcast, Mark chats with Taran and Jerrica Kennedy, two teachers who bought a camper van and lived in the road in the search of new adventures, then they found that adventure at IHC.
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In this episode of the Camp IHC Podcast, Mark chats with John Gray, Camp IHC's Waterfront Director about life on the lake and what it means to kids.
In this episode of the Camp IHC Podcast, Mark chats with Liam - a former summer camp tennis coach and activity specialist. They discuss what IS an activity specialist, how it's a beneficial experience and why everyone should take two months of their life to do what they love.
In our latest Podcast episode, Mark & Dave talk about music, why it's a great art to learn, what makes it so important for connecting with people and how kids are using it to express themselves at summer camp.
In our latest Podcast episode, Directors Lauren & Mark discuss what's it like for staff coming to Camp IHC for the first time and how to navigate their thoughts and feelings while they get settled in.
This week Mark catches up with Camp Mom Jenny to learn more about the reasons Camp IHC is a home away from home for her two campers.
This week Mark catches up with staff members Nico & Benny to learn more about their experience at camp.
This week Mark catches up with former International staff member Liam to learn more about his experience at camp.
This week Mark catches up with 4 women on the IHC Leadership Team to find out more about their experience in the summer camp industry.
Conversation Topics Include
- Why summer camp can serve as a safe space for children during the pandemic and why camp is necessary for most children following a disruptive 12 months.
- How to feel secure in your decision to send your child to camp in 2021.
About Bob Ditter
Bob Ditter is a highly respected child and adolescent therapist from Boston, MA, who is well known to camp professionals throughout the United States and beyond. For over 40 years Bob has helped camps deliver an ever better experience for campers based on his deep knowledge of child development, child group behavior and camp traditions. He has published over 7 books for camp professionals and has been quoted in many well known publications, such as the NY Times, USA Today, Money Magazine, The Ladies Home Journal, Parent Magazine and more. Sports Illustrated called him “camping’s most articulate spokesman.” Since the outbreak of the pandemic Bob had been instrumental in helping the American Camp Association, The New England Camp Association, the Western Association of Independent Camps and the Association of Camp Nurses create policies and practices to help camps across the country navigate this crisis.
Conversation Topics Include
- Why summer camp can serve as a safe space for children during the pandemic and why camp is necessary for most children following a disruptive 12 months.
- How to feel secure in your decision to send your child to camp in 2021.
About Bob Ditter
Bob Ditter is a highly respected child and adolescent therapist from Boston, MA, who is well known to camp professionals throughout the United States and beyond. For over 40 years Bob has helped camps deliver an ever better experience for campers based on his deep knowledge of child development, child group behavior and camp traditions. He has published over 7 books for camp professionals and has been quoted in many well known publications, such as the NY Times, USA Today, Money Magazine, The Ladies Home Journal, Parent Magazine and more. Sports Illustrated called him “camping’s most articulate spokesman.” Since the outbreak of the pandemic Bob had been instrumental in helping the American Camp Association, The New England Camp Association, the Western Association of Independent Camps and the Association of Camp Nurses create policies and practices to help camps across the country navigate this crisis.
Outdoor Adventure Director Mark catches up with former staff member Ryan Huetter to talk about all things adventure. Ryan is a season guide that worked at IHC almost two decades ago!
Adam was camper growing-up, a camp counselor for years and now a summer camp parent with two kids at Camp IHC. We chat to him about the lessons he’s learned and he tells us why camp is such an incredible place for childhood independence.
Camp IHC Director Joel Rutkowski talks to Mark about the IHC sports program, the culture and the coaching.
In 2018 we changed our name from Indian Head Camp to Camp IHC, we also gave up our logo in our efforts to help with cultural appropriation. Learn more about the reasons why from Camp Director Lauren Rutkowski.
Joel and Lauren met at camp in 2001. 20 years later they are now the owners and directors of Camp IHC. Learn about their love story!
In the latest episode of our Friends & Relationships Mini-Series we catch up with Carms and Mick, who never worked at IHC at the same time, but are now married with kids!
Logan and Aranka started as just friends… but how did that friendship develop over the years at camp?
In the latest episode of our Friends & Relationships Mini-Series we catch up with Shelley and Joey. After 15 summers, this friendship from different generations continues to grow.
In the latest episode of our Friends & Relationships Mini-Series we catch up with Mike & Massi. Two international camp counselors from Ireland who became best friends at camp.
In the latest episode of our Friends & Relationships Mini-Series we catch up with Hannah and Julianna, who met at camp and now live together in New York City!
Camp Director Mark & Camper Oakley ask each other 10 questions about summer camp life and what inspires them!