How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Camp Operations

Breakout Block Four: Tuesday/8:30am

AI isn’t just about chatbots or futuristic robots. It’s about real, practical tools that can make camp operations more efficient, insightful, and responsive. This session explores how emerging technologies are already reshaping the way camps operate, with examples like automated medical form processing, camper intake profiles that surface important insights, time-saving email and communication tools, and AI-assisted staff hiring processes. Attendees will see how “Efficiency AI” can streamline operations and how “Opportunity AI” can open new frontiers in safety, camper experience, and personalized parent engagement. Participants will leave with clear, actionable ideas for integrating AI into their own camp operations.

More About Matt

Matt has spent his summers at Ramaquois since 1984, first as a camper, then as a counselor, division leader, and in multiple administrative roles. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University. At camp, Matt focuses on program development, staff training, and camper engagement. He has served as the program chair of the American Camp Association’s Tri-State Camp Conference and authored a book on summer camp staff training. Outside of camp, he enjoys hiking, reading, website development, and spending time with his wife, daughter, nieces, and nephew.