Find show notes and more at https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/building-a-visionCreating Camp Culture Before the First Camper Arrives: Inside the Journey of Turning a Camp Dream Into RealityLaunching a brand-new camp from scratch is no small feat, and in the final episode of season 6, Lauren Beckwith and Stacey Levy pull back the curtain on how they turned a shared vision into Camp Eastwood. Drawing on decades of experience at some of the industry’s most respected camps, they share practical insights on everything from designing age appropriate programming to creating culture, traditions and staff systems before the first camper even arrived. Whether you’re dreaming about starting a camp, refreshing your current program, or simply love hearing how great camp ideas come to life, this episode is packed with thoughtful leadership lessons and real world strategy. It’s an inspiring look at what it takes to build something meaningful from the ground up and why intentionality matters every step of the way.04:52 Meet Camp Eastwood06:58 Friendship Origin Story10:06 Why Eastwood Exists14:09 Property Site Setup17:00 Timeline Roles Split20:46 How They Got Asked26:10 Building Program Philosophy34:55 Designing For Young Kids39:27 Forest Friends Values41:37 Session Length Flexibility43:04 Staff Training Approach46:57 Reset Between Sessions52:05 Developmental Programming Wins54:18 Mentorship Leadership Lessons56:51 Rapid Fire Favorites-Your Hosts:Howie Grossinger - Co-owner/Director - Camp Robin Hood, Partner - Camp Walden & Madawaska CampsKelly Schuna - Owner - Hidden Pines Ranch-Your Guests:Lauren Beckwith - Co-Director - Camp EastwoodStacey Levy - Co-Director - Camp Eastwood-Thanks to our sponsors:CamptivitiesYour staff work late into the night to create perfect camper schedules. Prevent mid-summer burnout with Camptivities — the smart scheduling software that saves time, reduces mistakes, and keeps your team energized. Find out more at camptivities.com---Fill out the 2026 Podcast Survey by February 28th and enter your email for a chance to with a $250 gift card from our friends at Gopher Sport. Find it at gocamp.pro/podsurvey