The Camp Guys

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. If you have any questions about the podcast or Crowders Camps, please...

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...

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. If...

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." If you have...