About Not Too Shabbi: The Chimney Corners Camp Podcast
Join the Chimney Corners Camp Directors as they discuss everything from the merit of camp to their own summer experiences to the wildest camp stories you've ever heard.
In this episode, Shannon and Abbot will tell you the lore behind Chimney's three units: Juniors, Intermediates, and Seniors. We'll also begin exploring the etymology of each of our Junior Unit cabin names. Some might surprise you!
10 Feb 2026
Sending Your Kids Away for a MONTH?
In this episode, Shannon and Abbot talk about a recent blog post by Shannon about becoming a grandmother and how the transition from motherhood to grandparent is a similar mindset shift to sending your child to camp — it means trusting your child with the ability to care for others, be independent, and struggle a little. Also, Abbot talks about his cats. Because when does he not?
22 Jan 2026
Let's Talk About CAMP WEEK!
Shannon and Abbot discuss the upcoming Camp Week, outlining the five themed days and sharing favorite camp memories and stories.
31 Dec 2025
The Merits of Four Weeks at Summer Camp
Hosts Shannon and Abbot champion the transformative power of a four-week summer camp experience, highlighting its lasting impact on children's lives.
23 Dec 2025
Kitchen Drawers, A Yellow Nissan, & The Holidays: A Conversation on Compromise
Hosts Abbot and Shannon explore unexpected connections between car shopping, kitchen utensils, and camp experiences, revealing how these relate to compromise and authenticity in an interview.
27 Oct 2025
Why the Y: The Reasons we are Proud to be a YMCA Camp
Shannon and Abbot discuss the history and significance of the YMCA, highlighting its profound impact on their personal development and camp values in this interview episode.
15 Oct 2025
"It was October 15, 2025... and Shannon was LYING!"
Abbi and Shannon discuss the veracity of their chapel stories, revealing whether they embellish details or fabricate characters for dramatic effect in this episode.
25 Sept 2025
Introducing JULES: Our Year-Round Senior Program Director!
Jules Campbell discusses her extensive history with Chimney Corners Camp, including her new year-round role as Senior Program Director, in this interview episode.
10 Apr 2025
Shannon & Abbi's Ideal Chimney Activity Schedule!
Back to our regular programming, this one is for camp families AND campers. Abbi and Shannon talk all about the activities offered at Chimney while also sharing their perfect afternoon activity schedule. Makes us wish we could go back to being campers!
2 Apr 2025
Part 2: FOR THE PARENTS! Our Summer Guide 2025 Breakdown
Shannon and Abbi dive into the "Opening Day" section of our 2025 Summer Guide. We'll give you the rundown on the first 24ish hours of camp, as well as one of the more daunting topics: the swim test! Campers — this might be a bit more palatable for you. And listen for a shout-out at the end to some campers who wrote to us!
20 Mar 2025
Part 1: FOR THE PARENTS! Our Summer Guide 2025 Breakdown
Sorry, campers — this one might be a little dry for you. We're recording this episode for the parents out there who want more detail on our summer guide, which hit your inboxes early March. Shannon and Abbi will break down some of the denser information, like packing lists and pre-camp paperwork. But don't dispair! We promise more classic Shabbi content in the future.
20 Feb 2025
Part 2: An Abridged History of Chimney Corners
The long-awaited part 2 of Chimney's storied past. Join Abbot and Shannon as they talk about assistant camp directors and make fun of Abbot's predecessor, Berta's, cabin paint colors. Listen to the end to hear from a surprise guest!
31 Jan 2025
Part 1: An Abridged History of Chimney Corners
Shannon regales us with a surface-level history of Chimney Corners Camp, from its founding in 1931 to its purchase by the YMCA in 1971, while Abbot goes "wow" and "ok" to prove he's listening. We also get an EXCLUSIVE phone call with Camp Becket Director Dan Berg (all 15 seconds of his time).
We'd like to shout-out one of our loyal listeners, Hannah B! Thanks so much for engaging with our episodes on Spotify. See you this summer!
7 Jan 2025
Bonus Episode: Pop Culture Chat #1
Just for fun, Shannon and Abbi talk a little bit about movies and Broadway and, much to Shannon's dismay, "Twilight!"
25 Dec 2024
A Purple Bicycle, Keys to a Ford Ranger, & Summer Camp
What do a purple bicycle, the keys to a Ford Ranger, and summer camp have in common? They're all some of the greatest gifts we've ever received! Listen to Shannon and Abbi remember some of their favorite childhood gifts, as well as break down why sometimes experiences -- like summer camp -- are the best gifts of all.
20 Dec 2024
Building Muscle: How Camp (& School) Teach Us to Do Hard Things
In this episode, Shannon and Abbi talk about how returning to school after the holidays can sometimes feel like a bummer, and how that same feeling of "starting over" can translate to camp.
26 Nov 2024
Friendsgiving: Friendships at Camp
In honor of Thanksgiving week, Shannon and Abbi talk a little bit about the importance of friendships at camp — from kids' friendships with each other to the relationship between a counselor and their camper, they'll touch on just how life-changing a good friendship can be.
25 Nov 2024
The Shannon & Abbi Origin Story
Camp Directors Shannon and Abbot talk a little bit about how they got into working at summer camp.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Spotify
4.7 / 5
18 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100
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