The Camp Guys

Season 5, Episode 6: Special Guest Aaron Steinfel

Crowders Camps — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:21:39 +0000

Welcome to The Camp Guys Podcast!

Join us as we continue our series, "The Future of Camp in 10 years," today with special guest Aaron Steinfel.

This week, we sit down with Aaron Steinfel from Camp 4 Kids to talk about the heartbeat of camp ministry. From practical leadership lessons to the deeper calling of discipleship, Aaron shares his story and challenges us to think beyond programs and toward lasting impact. Whether you serve in camp, church, or everyday leadership, this episode is packed with encouragement and insight.

Check out our Instagram for the latest updates @thecampguys. Email us your questions and comments to podcast@crowderscamps.com.

Season 5, Episode 5: The Future of Camp Pt. 4

Crowders Camps — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:25:42 +0000

Welcome to The Camp Guys Podcast!

Join us as we continue our series, "The Future of Camp in 10 years," today with special guest Jeremy Russel.

Check out our Instagram for the latest updates @thecampguys. Email us your questions and comments to podcast@crowderscamps.com.

Season 5, Episode 4: Special Guest Tom Dixon

Crowders Camps — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000

This week, we sit down with Tom Dixon from Camp Oak Hill to talk about the heartbeat of camp ministry. From practical leadership lessons to the deeper calling of discipleship, Tom shares his story and challenges us to think beyond programs and toward lasting impact. Whether you serve in camp, church, or everyday leadership, this episode is packed with encouragement and insight.

Check out our Instagram for the latest updates @thecampguys. Email your questions and comments to podcast@crowderscamps.com.

Season 5, Episode 3: The Future of Camp Pt. 3

Crowders Camps — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:40:55 +0000

Welcome to The Camp Guys Podcast!

We've been discussing the future of camp over the next 10 years. Episode 3 keeps it going, talking about how emerging technologies may shape camp operations and ministry. From safety wearables and RFID tracking to AI-driven operations, drones, robotics, and smart infrastructure, we explore both the opportunities and challenges of integrating innovation into camp life. How can camps embrace these tools while keeping relationships, discipleship, and adventure at the center of the experience? Join us as we consider how to “trend up” without losing the heart of camp.

Check out our Instagram for the latest updates @thecampguys. Email us your questions and comments to podcast@crowderscamps.com.

Season 5, Episode 2: The Future of Camp Pt. 2

Crowders Camps — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:27:13 +0000

Welcome to The Camp Guys Podcast!

Episode 2 continues the conversation by diving deeper into the future of camp. Building on last week’s big question we explore how advancing technology could reshape camp, from daily activities to long-standing traditions. What possibilities does innovation unlock, and how do we ensure the heart of camp remains the same? Join us for Part 2 of this discussion on The Camp Guys Podcast as we dive deeper into the intersection of tech and timeless camp experiences.

Check out our Instagram for the latest updates @thecampguys. Email us your questions and comments to podcast@crowderscamps.com.

Season 5, Episode 1: The Future of Camp

Crowders Camps — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 02:33:06 +0000

Welcome to The Camp Guys Podcast!

Season 5 kicks off by asking a big question: What will camp look like 10 years from now? As technology continues to advance and the world becomes increasingly digital, how will camp traditions and experiences adapt? Join as we explore the balance between innovation and tradition on The Camp Guys Podcast.

Check out our Instagram for the latest updates @thecampguys. Email us your questions and comments to podcast@crowderscamps.com.

Season 4, Episode 8: Fundraising and Grants

Crowders Camps — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:30:32 +0000

In this episode, we unpack the heart behind fundraising and grant writing at camp. From building meaningful donor relationships to navigating the grant process, we dive into how these efforts help keep camp accessible and mission-focused. Whether you're curious about where the funding comes from or want a behind-the-scenes look at the work that happens off-season, this episode sheds light on the resources that help make camp happen year after year.

Have any questions? We would love to hear from you! Reach out to us at podcast@crowderscamps.com

For more information about Crowders Camps, visit crowderscamps.com

Season 4, Episode 7: Camp Insurance

Crowders Camps — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome! Insurance for a camp is a tricky matter, but in today's episode Jay sits with Will Hendricks and Kyle Jeffries from Morrow Insurance Company to explore what it takes. They dive into Morrow Insurance Company's experience with Crowders Camps and the company's history with other camps, zeroing in on what it looks like to insure a camp.

Season 4, Episode 6: What is a Camp?

Crowders Camps — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome back ya'll! In today's episode, Jay explores with Noah and B what defines a camp. Join us as we dive into what takes to run a year-round camp and how it differs from a conference.

Have any questions? We would love to hear from you! Reach out to us at podcast@crowderscamps.com

For more information about Crowders Camps, visit crowderscamps.com

Season 4, Episode 5: Do what you love, love what you do

Crowders Camps — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Why do talented people seem to fail and unskilled people succeed? In this episode, we explore what it looks like to use talent to the maximum and think outside the box.

Season 4, Episode 4: Technology Unpacked

Crowders Camps — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:29:26 +0000

How does your organization implement technology? This episode dives into the apps and tools that keep Crowders Camps running smoothly. From team communication to creative software, we break down the digital tools we rely on every day.

Questions? Email us at podcast@crowderscamps.com

Season 4, Episode 3: Hiring the right people to serve at camp

Crowders Camps — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 18:19:30 +0000

This episode is a rapid fire interview with Jeremy Russell, our newest hire who comes from 25 years of local church ministry experience. We talk about finding people to serve in full time camp ministry and how to show up each day ready to serve.

Have a question for us? Email podcast@crowderscamps.com

Season 4, Episode 2: A Deep Dive on Core Values

Crowders Camps — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:44:31 +0000

What are the values most important to your organization? Are they so filled with corporate jargon no one actually knows what they mean? Does your staff know your core values? Join us for a deep dive into our core values, how we discovered them, and how we infuse them into everything we do as an organization.

Questions? Email us at podcast@crowderscamps.com

Find out more about Crowders Camps at crowderscamps.com

Season 4, Episode 1: All About Growth

Crowders Camps — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:26:58 +0000

We're back! After a hiatus, we're back to be the resource we wish we had when we started working in camp ministry.

This episode, we dig into what it takes to grow your organization. Ask yourself "Why not us?" as we dig into what may be holding you back in this lightning round conversation.

To learn more about us as a camp, visit crowderscamps.com

To ask a question, email podcast@crowderscamps.com

Season 3, Episode 8: The 3 W's

Crowders Camps — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:28:00 +0000

After a long break, Jay and Grayson are back discussing the 3 W's of camp programming. Also, we discuss the upcoming Secrets Conference we will be holding at Crowders Camps on February 8-9.

If you have any questions about the podcast or Crowders Camps, please feel free to email us at grayson@crowderscamps.com. We would love to help pass on resources that we have gathered and help other ministries as we continue to spread the gospel.

Season 3, Episode 7: Camp Culinary

Crowders Camps — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000

What's up all you camp people! Today, Jay and Grayson are joined by our Culinary and Hospitality Director, Brittany Branch. Join us as Brittany discusses different parts of her area that she has focused on and developed to take the food at the camp to the next level.

Season 3, Episode 6: The 10 Commandments of Camp Worship, Part 2

Crowders Camps — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Today, Jay and Grayson will be wrapping up commandments 6-10 of The 10 Commandments of Camp Worship. You can listen to commandments 1-5 on episode 5.

Season 3, Episode 5: The 10 Commandments of Camp Worship, Part 1

Crowders Camps — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, Jay and Grayson discuss leading worship at camp and what they have learned along the way of what to do as well as what not to do for your worship set. This is part 1 of a 2 part series titled The 10 Commandments of Camp Worship.

Season 3, Episode 4: Let's Talk About Fundraising

Crowders Camps — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Let's talk about raising funds for your ministry. More specifically, we'll be talking about the two different types of donor bases as well as 4 factors that should be considered when choosing a fundraising tactic.

Season 3, Episode 3: Identifying Areas of Growth

Crowders Camps — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Today, Jay Oliver leads us in a discussion about the 6 areas that we can grow in our ministry. These areas include our attitudes, priorities, families, time management, appearance, and our "Dream-O-Meter."

Season 3, Episode 2: Recess

Crowders Camps — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:55:00 +0000

In today's episode, Jay and Grayson will be discussing our newest program at Crowders Camps called Recess. This program was established with distance learning in mind so that kids have the oportunity to get out of the house and experience camp while also being able to do their school work.

If you have any questions about the podcast or Crowders Camp, please feel free to email us at grayson@crowderscamps.com. We would love to help pass on resources that we have gathered and help other ministries as we continue to spread the gospel.

Season 3, Episode 1: Four Guiding Principles

Crowders Camps — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:45:00 +0000

In today's episode we will discuss our four guiding principles that we set up to help us during the Covid-19 pandemic that we are in. These priciples have helped us in adapting our programming and ensuring that every staffer and camper is safe while hearing the gospel at camp.

Season 2, Episode 2: Eight Things That Changed Our Camp

Crowders Camps — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:47:56 +0000

Today we’re talking about the eight things that changed our camp this summer.

To view show notes for this episode, visit crowdersridge.com/podcast/

Have a question you want to be answered on a show? Email us at podcast@crowdersridge.com

Season 2, Episode 1: Hiring Your Year-Round Staff

Crowders Camps — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:43:01 +0000

We’re back with Season 2 of The Camp Guys Podcast! Today, we’re talking about hiring full-time staff members who serve all year-round.

Want a question answered on the show? Email podcast@crowdersridge.com.

To view show notes, visit our website at crowdersridge.com/podcast/

Episode 8: The Power of a Personal Welcome

Crowders Camps — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 08:44:26 +0000

We sit down with Ashley Morton, our Guest Experience Director, to talk about ways we keep our campers happy and make sure every person feels welcome at our camp.

Episode 7: Being Discipleship-Ready with Operations and Facilities

Crowders Camps — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 08:54:22 +0000

We sat down with our Operations Director to discuss how we keep our facilities and daily operations maintained in a way that we call “discipleship-ready.” This new standard of facilities and operations has helped make our camper experiences even greater.

Episode 6: Managing Expectations

Crowders Camps — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 09:03:52 +0000

We’re talking about our expectations, how we expect God to move in camp ministry, and how our expectations can translate to the guest experience.

Episode 5: Recruiting Summer Staff

Crowders Camps — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 09:07:32 +0000

We talk about our challenges and approach to hiring summer staff to work for us during the summer season.

Bonus: Our Review of the 2019 CCCA Super Sectional at Ridgecrest

Crowders Camps — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:56:51 +0000

We give our review and our top tidbits that we learned from the 2019 CCCA Super Sectional Conference. If you attended, we’d love to hear what you learned!

Episode 4: Building a Camp Theme

Crowders Camps — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:55:06 +0000

This episode, we take a look at how we decide on camp themes and the way that we choose to approach this each year.

Episode 3: Some Camp Marketing We’ve Learned

Crowders Camps — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 06:58:17 +0000

This episode, we’ll be talking camp marketing with Nate Flowers and Jay Oliver. We’ll discuss how we manage a summer creative team to generate amazing content, the best parts of social media, and how to just get started.

Episode 2: Capital Improvements

Crowders Camps — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 18:13:58 +0000

We’re discussing capital improvements on the Camp Guys Podcast. How do you improve your facility with no money? How about a little bit of money? We’ll answer these questions and more in this episode.

Episode 1 – Crafting Vision for Your Organization

Crowders Camps — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:28:59 +0000

We’re starting our first episode talking about vision for your teams. Join us as we talk about the ups and downs of camp ministry.