The Enrollment Cliff, with Jake Sorenson, Eric Wittenberg, and Stefanie Gillman - CampHacker #223

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Preparing for the Demographic Shift of 2028

Join Travis Allison, Jake Sorenson, Eric Wittenberg, and Stefanie Gillman as they discuss the massive demographic shifts threatening the summer camp industry. The conversation centers on the "enrollment cliff", a sharp decline in birth rates that is already impacting higher education and is set to hit the camp industry's median age group by 2028. They explore why camps must move beyond their historically white, middle-class roots and start engaging diverse communities, alumni networks, and even older populations to ensure survival.
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Tool of the Week - Make Yourself a Better Camp Director

• Travis - Joyful Belonging Newsletter by Casper ter Kuile
• Jake - Kenn Gronbach Demographer
• Eric - Innovation Accounting
• Stefanie - The Unstuck Box

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Your Hosts

• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro
• Jake Sorenson, Sacred Playgrounds Director
• Eric Wittenberg, Camp Machine and Camp Stack CEO
• Stefanie Gillman, Hofstra Summer Camps Director

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