First Class Counselors

About First Class Counselors

Camp counselors have the most important job at summer camp. Period. A great camp staff will have kids wanting to come back to camp year after year. First Class Counsellors is here to make great camp staff. Each week, we’ll cover practical and accessible tips that will level up your camp counselor skills. Our two hosts, Oliver Gregan, Summer and Families Camp Director at YMCA Camp Jewell and Matt Honsberger from Go Camp Pro are excited to be able to provide this resource to camp counselors.

Publisher

First Class Counsellors - from Go Camp Pro

Category

education · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Dec 2018

Latest episode

21 May 2026

Latest episodes

88 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 May 2026

   Ten Top Tips for Summer 2026 - First Class Counselors #86

   Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/first-class-counselors-pod/ten-top-tips-for-summer-2026 - Preparing for a Successful 2026 Summer Camp SeasonJoin Oliver and Matt for the season finale of First Class Counselors as they count down ten essential tips for the upcoming 2026 summer. This episode provides a quick reference guide for frontline staff focusing on everything from active supervision and safety protocols to the psycholo...

2. 

   7 May 2026

   Connecting with Modern Camper Culture - First Class Counselors #85

   Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/first-class-counselors-pod/connecting-with-modern-camper-culture - How Digital Media Shapes Modern Camper ExpectationsThis episode explores the intersection of modern pop culture and the summer camp experience. The team discusses the transition from traditional play to the watching culture of YouTube and streaming services, emphasizing how counselors can use this knowledge to build genuine c...

3. 

   23 Apr 2026

   So You Want to Be “On Leadership”? First Class Counselors #84

   Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us! Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/first-class-counselors-pod/so-you-want-to-be-on-leadership - Understanding the Responsibility and Reality of Summer Camp Leadership RolesThis episode explores the transition from being a frontline counselor to joining the seasonal leadership team. This episode dismantles the myth that leadership is about status or power, instead framing it as a vital shift toward serving staff and maintainin...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

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Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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