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What if the impact of camp isn’t magic, but the result of intentional leadership? In this episode of Intentionally Intentional Leaders, host Travis Allison welcomes Jake Sorensen of Sacred Playgrounds to explore how mentorship, meaningful relationships, and the Five Fundamentals can transform the camp experience. From programming intentional one-on-one moments to navigating difficult feedback and leading resistant teams with curiosity, Jake shares practical insights for building stronger camp communities. Tune in to discover how small, purposeful leadership choices can create lasting impact for campers and staff alike.

• 01:46 Belonging Mentors
• 05:42 Early Disappointments
• 10:04 Camp Career Moment
• 14:36 Programmed One On Ones
• 20:08 Parents Misjudge Camp
• 23:13 What Sacred Playgrounds Does
• 27:09 Camp Is Not Magic
• 28:04 Five Fundamentals Framework
• 29:39 No Excuses For Bad Weeks
• 31:34 Relational Camp Explained
• 35:25 Realizations Honest Feedback
• 38:22 Leading The Unleadable
• 41:23 Reliances Mortality And Faith
• 42:38 Servant Leadership When Exhausted
• 45:07 Price Of Intentional Leadership

• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro
• Jake Sorenson, Founder and Director - Sacred Playgrounds

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