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Working with preschool day campers requires a completely different playbook and this episode breaks down exactly what that looks like. The hosts and guests dive into the real world challenges of programming, staffing, routines, transportation and parent communication for your youngest campers. You’ll hear practical strategies, thoughtful insights and experienced perspectives that can immediately improve how you support your youngest campers. Whether you’re refining an existing program or launching one for the first time, this conversation offers ideas you can actually use. If you want happier campers, more confident staff and smoother parent relationships, this is an episode worth your time.

• 02:49 Challenges and Strategies for Managing Young Campers
• 06:27 Programming Goals and Activities for Preschoolers
• 10:34 Staffing and Group Management
• 14:06 Daily Schedules and Routines
• 21:30 Parental Communication and Expectations
• 29:50 Parent Visitation Policies
• 31:44 Setting Expectations with Parents
• 32:56 Communicating with Parents
• 36:18 Special Events for Young Campers
• 44:31 Transportation Challenges and Solutions
• 50:55 Program Tips for Preschool Camps

• Andy Pritikin, Owner/Director - Liberty Lake Day Camp
• Sam Thompson, Recreation Supervisor - Crystal Lake Park District
• Jordanna Grossinger, Director - Camp Robin Hood

• Lauren Dermody, Staffing Coordinator - Elmwood Day Camp
• Dave Thoensen, Camp Owner/Director - Tamarak Day Camp

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