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Nick Teich, PhD, LCSW, coaches camp directors to overcome challenges in many areas, helping each director to save stress, time, and money that they can reinvest in their camps.
He has helped dozens of camps over his long tenure in the industry. Read what camp directors say about working with Nick.
Executive Coaching for Camp Directors
The problem
Directing camp today is very different than it was 10 or 20 years ago.
Challenges are coming from all directions. The responsibility and stakes seem greater. Success looks different.
The solution
What exactly is executive coaching for camp directors?
Think of it as having an experienced camp leader in your corner, year-round.
Every other week, we meet one-on-one and focus entirely on you, your camp, and what you want to accomplish. You set the goals. Nick helps you think them through, bring new ideas to the table, solve problems, and turn those goals into action.
Executive coaching means:
A co-pilot.
Ideas from beyond your own camp.
Practical problem-solving.
A confidential space for the person at the top.
Turning goals into action.
A place to brainstorm.
Someone who will push your thinking.
Helping Directors Run the “Business of Camp”
The problem
Gone are the days when one or even two camp directors can accomplish everything on their plate, and do it as well as it needs to be done.
You likely got into this industry because you love camp and you are great at creating a meaningful camp experience for kids and staff. But the business part of it can be difficult to keep up with.
Results:
$2m
Turnaround in 12 Months:
Helped lead a camp organization through budgetary strategy and implementation, operational changes, and financial oversight.
$600K
in Savings:
Helped lead a one-year $600,000 savings in expenses for a camp that needed a swift turnaround - most importantly, without compromising quality of its great program.
The solution
Nick works with you and your camp on a fractional basis, meaning that you spend much less than what you would on a full-time employee, and you still achieve your desired outcomes.
Nick works alongside private camp owners/directors and non-profit directors and boards, in the following areas:
Strategic planning and execution of goals for the next one, five, and ten years
Managing finances and budgets
Streamlining operations
Creating systems for all aspects of running camp to ensure smooth summers
Facilities planning, building, and oversight
Camper recruitment and growth strategies
Advising and implementing best practices from Nick's work with many camps, their directors, and his own running of camp
Development advisory services, where applicable
Services for Camp Directors
Nick believes that for the best possible outcomes, staff training should not be limited to just one orientation session, but that it should include ongoing coaching opportunities throughout the summer and the year.
As a package, Nick works with camp directors to get to know their camp's culture, current policies, and risk management thoughts relating to mental health.
Who is Nick Teich?
Nick Teich, PhD, LCSW, has worked for camp since 2000. Using his skills as a social worker, camp founder, and longtime camp director, Nick helps directors hit and surpass their personal and business goals with his proven coaching process, giving them the ability to focus on making their organization the best possible place for the children and families they serve.
Nick has been incredibly helpful to work with. He is always up to speed on all things camp, and has helped us improve so many branches of our program and operations. We have really come to trust his advice and mentorship. It is refreshing to work with someone who is so passionate about summer camps and who really "gets it." We are excited to keep working with him to grow our camp!
-C.B., Owner/Director of a 75+ year-old camp
It has meant so much to us and the safety of our campers to be able to reach out to Nick for consultation in difficult moments.
-Maine Camp Director
Nick is an exceptional executive coach who deeply understands the culture I'm both carrying forward and actively building. His extensive experience as a former director & founder enables him to provide sharp, insightful guidance that consistently challenges me to grow as a leader. The investment in his coaching has been invaluable - I've seen a clear short-term ROI, with reduced project costs and growth in enrollment.
J.L., Owner/Director of a 100+ year-old camp
Nick's guidance has been invaluable for our camp as we've navigated big changes and growth. I find that his rational approach and calm demeanor keep me grounded even when the job is at its most challenging.
-A.T., Director of a 125+ year-old camp
Nick has been an invaluable asset as a coach, offering thoughtful guidance and creative solutions for all aspects of camp. His ability to provide advice while acting as a trusted sounding board has not only strengthened our operations but has made me a more confident leader. Nick's insight, experience, and supportive approach have truly elevated my ability to navigate challenges and enhance the camp experience.
-E.B., Owner & Director of a 100+ year-old camp
Nick is masterful at helping co-navigate the modern realities of camp operations. Nick's breadth of camp experience ensures guidance in all the key areas...Sagely and well-timed advice greatly helped advance our relevance and position in the greater (and crowded) landscape of summer opportunities for American youth.
-N.S., Camp Owner & Director for 20+ years
