The CampHacker Podcast

Travis Allison, Chris Hudson

travis@walkingmaverick.com

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Booking Overview

The CampHacker Podcast is for camp leadership, helping directors solve real operational and people-management problems with practical, resilient summer-program strategies. It’s especially strong for guests who can speak to camp operations, hiring, safety, and evidence-informed staff/camper development that improves outcomes year after year.

Metrics

Episodes: 217

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 1.1k subscribers

Instagram: 1.2k followers

Contact Information

travis@walkingmaverick.com

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Host

Travis Allison - Travis Allison is known for creative ideas and caring advice for camp leaders across North America. The description says he has years of experience and speaks at big conferences to help directors m...

Chris Hudson - Chris Hudson partners with Travis on every episode to answer tough questions and share helpful steps for camp leaders. The description emphasizes their teamwork and passion for helping directors ma...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Camp owners/directors, camp industry authors with established publications, and/or experienced operators/consultants who can provide practical frameworks around safety, staffing, supervision, and measurable program outcomes (e.g., retention/return rates).
Required Achievements:  
Authored industry-standard camp books, Led professionalization efforts in the summer camp industry, Developed or operationalized measurable program outcomes (e.g., return rates), Established practical hiring/supervision approaches

Recent Guest Discussions

Jane McCutcheon - Professionalizing Summer Camp Operations; Business-first Standards To Protect Safety And Mission Outcomes; Hiring Practices; Return-rate Analysis; Supervision Model Evolution.

Recent Topics

Camp, Leadership, Staffing, Recruiting, Safety

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The CampHacker Podcast
:

Boredom is NOT an Emergency - Camp Programming, by Design #2

May 22, 2026

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!https://gocamp.pro/campprogrammingbydesign/boredomThe Gift of Boredom: Why Uncomfortable "Dead Air" is Your Camp's Secret WeaponWhen a camper drops the dreaded "I'm bored" bomb, most counselors panic and go into immediate rescue mode, treating it like a programmatic failure. But what if that uncomfortable silence isn't a problem to solve, but a necessary bridge to self-reflection, identity development, and deep...

Stop "Doing" Program, Start Designing the Magic - Camp Programming, by Design #1

May 08, 2026

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campprogrammingbydesign/design-magicWelcome to a new show from the Go Camp Pro Podcast Network!Welcome to the Go Camp Pro podcast family! We are thrilled to introduce a show that peels back the curtain on the "how" and "why" behind our favorite summer moments: Camp Programming, By Design. Join hosts Chris Rehs-Dupin and Ariella Skoczylas as they move beyond the logistics o...

From MBAs to Songbooks - with Jane McCutcheon - Intentionally Intentional Leaders

May 07, 2026

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/camphacker/iil-jane-mMastering the "Business" of Camp with Jane McCutcheonBuilding a thriving summer camp requires more than just "warm and fuzzy" feelings, it demands rigorous professional standards and an intentional focus on safety. Many leaders struggle to balance the magic of the campfire with the hard metrics of a successful operation. This episode breaks down why tr...

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