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In this week's CampNation Dan, Gab, & Travis talk about the news in the world of summer camps.

We were thrilled to have Scott Arizala (http://www.thecampcounselor.com/) join us from the TriState Camping Conference.   He and Dan recorded while huddled around Dan's computer at the hotel.   We took advantage of Scott's experience to discuss one of the topics that he had presented just that morning.

Links - News about the camping/recreation industry

1. (Dan) US survey finds sharp drop in children's bullying
2. (Travis) OKGo video as Camp activity 
3. (Gab)  DNTO (Definitely Not the Opera) episode with Chris Thurber. The interview takes place early on in the hour, about 1/5 of the way in. 

Discussion - You're Fired (and other difficult management conversations)

Picks Of The Week - A tool that will make you a better camp director

Dan -  Good to Great by Jim Collins
Gab - Afternoon slump?  Use peppermint and cinnamon to help keep your staff alert
Scott -  Nurture Shock by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman
Travis - Rubbermaid Farm Cart

Your Hosts:
Dan Weir – Frost Valley YMCA (New York)
Gabrielle Raill – Camp Ouareau (Quebec)
Scott Arizala - The Camp Counselor.com (Oregon)
Travis Allison – Our Kids Media