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Camp is personal. So is the work we do with you. At Innovative Camp Company, we start by getting to know your people, your mission, and what makes your camp yours. We listen, ask questions, and help you figure out what comes next.

We're Sterling Nell Leija and Kendra Perkins, and we bring decades of camp leadership, hands-on experience, and a shared love of helping camps succeed. We understand how easily daily demands can crowd out the big ideas. Sometimes you need a fresh perspective, sometimes you need someone to help tackle a project, and sometimes you need a trusted thought partner to work through a challenge.

Here's how we can help:
- Staff training and team development: Bring in an outside voice, fresh ideas, and practical tools from a total overhaul to serving as a guest trainer. We help update and develop staff training to meet the needs of today's camp counselors and the campers they supervise.
- Leadership coaching: Make space to think, navigate tough decisions, and build confidence in how you lead.
- Strategic planning and facilitated retreats: Turn big ideas into clear priorities, shared ownership, and a plan your team can use.
- Operations and risk management: Streamline policies, procedures, manuals, and everyday systems to support safer programs and more consistent practices.
- Measuring outcomes and telling your story: Gather meaningful feedback, understand your impact, and share it with families, partners, and funders.
- Interim and fractional leadership: Add experienced support during a transition or when your team needs more capacity.

Our goal is to leave you with stronger teams, useful tools, and a clear path forward. We bring research, experience, creativity, and honest conversation; and build on the good work already happening at your camp.

What could your camp do with a little more support?
Reach out to Innovative Camp Company, and let's turn your next challenge or big idea into action.