First Class Counselors

First Class Counselors

First Class Counsellors - from Go Camp Pro

Episodes 83
Avg. Duration 53m
Activity Moderate
Since Dec 2018
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
54%
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About This Podcast

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.

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Using Stats To Master Counseling - First Class Counselors #81

Jan 29, 2026 1h 2m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/first-class-counselors-pod/using-stats-to-master-counseling-How You Can Become A Data-Driven…

Should We Send Them Home? - First Class Counselors #80

Dec 11, 2025 52m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/first-class-counselors-pod/should-we-send-them-home-Finding Connection When You Are…

Meaningful and Masterful Facilitation - First Class Counselors #79

Nov 27, 2025 1h 2m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/first-class-counselors-pod/meaningful-and-masterful-facilitation-Stop Talking, Start Leading: The…

Building a Culture of Belonging for Every Camper with Lisa Drennan - First Class Counselors #78

Nov 06, 2025 1h 5m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/first-class-counselors-pod/building-a-culture-of-belonging-The Counselor's Guide to Universal…

Stopping Inappropriate Language in the Moment - First Class Counselors #77

Oct 21, 2025 58m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/first-class-counselors-pod/stopping-inappropriate-language-Words Stick: How to Intervene When…

Inspiring Programs & Traditions from Top Camps - First Class Counsellors #76

Oct 02, 2025 48m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/first-class-counselors-pod/traditionsSteal These Amazing Camp Ideas!Welcome to Season 8 of First…

Let’s Get Real About Camp Staff Expectations - First Class Counselors #75

Feb 06, 2025 47m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/expectationsWe need to be honest about how hard (and how great) it is…

You've Got the Job!...Now What? - First Class Counselors #74

Jan 23, 2025 35m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/got-the-job-now-whatOnboarding and Prioritization - What Sets Real…

What to Expect When You're Expecting...Staff Training! - First Class Counselors #73

May 16, 2024 1h 2m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/staff-training-expectCongratulations! You’re having a wild, wonderful…

Stories that Shaped Us - First Class Counselors #72

Feb 15, 2024 1h 8m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/storiesGather ‘round the campfire for these funny, impactful and…

Generation A - Our Campers - First Class Counselors #71

Jan 18, 2024 1h 13m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/gen-aGeneration-A are our campers - how can we effectively work with…

Water Safety and Water Programs - First Class Counselors #70

Jan 04, 2024 59m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/water-safetyWater safety (and fun!) starts with Camp CounselorsMany…

Are They A Terrible Staff Member...Or Is It Me? - First Class Counselors #69

Dec 21, 2023 1h 5m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/terrible-staffYou may not like them, you may not counsel like them,…

Wait...Is This a Cult? - Ceremonies and Traditions at Summer Camp - First Class Counselors #68

Dec 07, 2023 50m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/camp-is-a-cultSummer camp is culty - but in a good way, we swear!If…

Meet Your Camp Director - Part 1 - First Class Counselors #67

Nov 23, 2023 1h 2m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/meet-your-camp-director-1Part 1 - What we got wrong…Just who is that…

How to Talk to Adults - First Class Counselors #66

Nov 09, 2023 57m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/how-to-talk-to-adultsYou didn’t sign up to be a camp counsellor…

Putting Campers First - Why It's Hard and Why It's Necessary - First Class Counselors #65

Oct 26, 2023 56m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/campers-first-It’s not that you come second…well…it kind of is...Camp…

Campers and Staff These Days (are we boomers?) - First Class Counselors #64

Oct 12, 2023 50m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/campers-and-staff-these-daysWelcome back! How was your summer?We’re so…

Interview Skills to Land the Camp Job of Your Dreams - First Class Counsellors #63

Feb 23, 2023 1h 4m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/interview-skills-to-land-the-camp-job-of-your-dreams-These interview…

Eat Like Royalty At Summer Camp - First Class Counselors #62

Jan 19, 2023 54m

Have some feedback? A topic suggestion? Text us!Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/eat-like-royalty-Camp food can suck but it doesn’t have to!In the…

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First Class Counselors has published 83 episodes since December 2018, covering topics in Education, How To.

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First Class Counselors is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 53m.

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