Matt Appleton: From Counselor to Family Camp, and Finding Strength Through Community

Lake of the Woods x Elevation Nation

Come elevate with Elevation Nation! Noah got to sit down with Parker and Sam to talk about their journey elevating the mindsets of camp staff and corporate America. What's your mental motto? Instagram: @elevationnation_ [https://www.instagram.com/elevationnation_/#] Website: https://elevationnation.io/ [https://elevationnation.io/] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/747080/fan_mail/new]

Matt Appleton: From Counselor to Family Camp, and Finding Strength Through Community

Noah talks to Matt Appleton about his camp journey, from first coming in 2006 and 2008 as a counselor, and attending family camp for the last four years with his wife Clare and their two children. Matt describes how camp culture, friendships, and work ethic shaped his resilience, empathy, and leadership skills, and how camp has evolved with expanded over time. Tune in to hear about Matt's life journey and how camp has shaped it along the way. 00:00 Welcome Matt 00:26 Counselor Years 01:43 Family Camp Return 04:19 How Camp Evolved 06:10 Finding Camp Abroad 07:38 Post Camp USA Trip 09:20 Australia Chapter 10:52 Friendship Ripple Effect 13:45 First Arrival Culture Shock 17:25 Pre Camp Work Week 19:22 Life Changing Reflections 22:30 Lessons Into Leadership 27:04 Counselor Chemistry 28:34 Work Ethic And Family 30:48 Back To Camp Magic 32:11 Cancer Diagnosis Story 35:29 Community Through Treatment 41:26 Clear Checkup Update 43:04 Celebrating Life Now 44:54 Advice For New Staff 45:57 Closing Thanks Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/747080/fan_mail/new]

The Shappy Brothers: Ethan, Noah, & Matthew

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Jacob Capozzi: From Greenwoods to Content Creation & Sketch Comedy

Join Noah and his guest, Jacob Capozzi, to discuss his journey from being a Greenwoods camper, to his job in advertising, and his passion project doing sketch comedy and content creation on social media. You can find Jacob on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube with his handle @ThatsMyBoyJacob. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/747080/fan_mail/new]

Bridget Corna: How Camp Can Shape Your Life

Bridget has spent much of her life with us at camp, seeing various angles of camp, starting as a Glen Camper, Counselor, Communications Director, and Division Leader. She now works seasonally for Experience Camps, a therapeutic summer camp program for kids who have experienced the loss of a loved one. This non-profit program relies on donations from people like you to send kids to camp. To make a donation and learn more about the program, please head to the link below. Every penny makes a difference! https://give.experiencecamps.org/fundraiser/5940191?is_new=true [https://give.experiencecamps.org/fundraiser/5940191?is_new=true] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/747080/fan_mail/new]