The First Summer - With Lauren Beckwith and Stacey Levy - The Camp Owners Podcast #78 copertina

The First Summer - With Lauren Beckwith and Stacey Levy - The Camp Owners Podcast #78

The First Summer - With Lauren Beckwith and Stacey Levy - The Camp Owners Podcast #78

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The Camp Eastwood Debrief: Joy, Lessons, Wins & Changes for 2027


What does it take to turn the dream of a new camp into a successful first summer? Stacey Levy and Lauren Beckwith share the joyful moments, unexpected challenges, and hard-earned lessons from launching their first season. From building strong staff and family relationships to navigating startup costs, refining communication systems, and rethinking leadership roles, they offer an honest look at what it takes to build a camp from the ground up. Tune in for practical insights, candid reflections, and a behind-the-scenes look at how Camp Eastwood is using its first summer to make 2027 even better!

  • 08:15 First Summer Verdict
  • 11:31 Pre Camp Pressure
  • 15:47 Eastwood Philosophy
  • 20:33 Successes Reality Check
  • 22:36 Startup Costs Debt
  • 26:49 Wins Staff Families
  • 29:33 Registration Pipeline
  • 32:15 Parent Communication Loop
  • 34:02 Sharing Camper Snapshot
  • 36:11 Scaling Communication Systems
  • 38:32 First Summer Staffing Wins
  • 42:03 Dividing Director Roles
  • 44:57 Session Break Reset Magic
  • 48:50 Program Tweaks for Next Year
  • 51:13 Facility Strengths for Ages
  • 54:11 Coed Lessons and Flexibility
  • 57:08 Homesickness and Cabin Drama
  • 58:43 Offseason Guilty Pleasures

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Your Hosts:
  • Howie Grossinger - Co-owner/Director - Camp Robin Hood, Partner - Camp Walden & Madawaska Camps
  • Kelly Schuna - Owner - Hidden Pines Ranch

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Your Guests:
  • Lauren Beckwith - Co-Director - Camp Eastwood
  • Stacey Levy - Co-Director - Camp Eastwood

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