Q&A with BIG JAY Update

April 13, 2022

The Q&A with BIG JAY podcast is an (almost) weekly live stream dedicated to providing deeper insight into the upcoming camp season, and to provide our camp community with the ability to ask questions about their camp experience, live with our Managing Director, Jason “BIG JAY” Turnier.

As our little program has continued to develop, we’ve added new features, and partnered with friends and colleagues to provide as much information about Camps ‘R’ Us as possible.

We are continuing to develop our show into a “full-blown” podcast, and we’ve recorded three professional-quality episodes in a local recording studio, with special guests, the Founder and Directors of Camps ‘R’ Us, Joanne and Gary Turnier.

If you’ve called into the camp office recently, and been placed on hold, you may have heard a snippet of one of these episodes! Check them out and stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring guests from Northwell Health, Camps ‘R’ Us Staff and Alumni, and Campers during the summer camp season!

Q&A with BIG JAY Episode 1 Download

Q&A with BIG JAY Episode 3 Download

Live streams are on Facebook, Fridays at Noon. There will not be a live stream on Friday, April 15th and Friday, April 22nd, 2022.

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Did you know that Leadership is learned in a real-life context? At camp you will supervise others and engage in decision-making, behavior management, and living ethics — all necessary leadership skills for today.

Communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and contribution that are critical for success in today's world are developed and practiced at camp; they are skills and traits that can draw employers' attention to your resume.

Working at camp, you’ll be challenged to use critical thinking and problem solving in a myriad of issues from the health and safety of children to how to get 12 Campers to agree on the same elective in the afternoon.

You will receive on-the-ground, practical, real-life training in how to work with a team and help build the culture of your camp community.

Working at camp you will model professionalism and compassion by managing a group of Campers, while contributing to the growth and development of each individual participant

Imagining the world in new ways requires creativity. At camp, you will develop innovative and fun ways to engage an audience of three to 300 and implement alternate plans when faced with unexpected changes to the daily routine.

In fact, you may be eligible for college credit in some cases or able to use camp as an independent study, practicum, or internship experience. Ask your advisor how the skills you will learn directly relate to your major and will make you a stronger job candidate.

Camp provides a global, diverse experience without the expense of long-distance travel; it is not uncommon for Campers and Staff to experience a variety of cultural and unique activities over the summer.

Exceptional Managers are exceptional networkers. Network with other Staff and build connections to camp Alumni who can provide a link to possible internships or future job opportunities in a variety of careers.

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