Moy Romero

The Budget Dilemma  Every leader I talk to right now is saying the same thing: budgets are shrinking. The loss of federal funding that used to be dependable and the rising cost of nearly everything, from supplies to training tools, software to salaries, has forced organizations to face difficult choices about what to shift and it can be difficult to prioritize team development. I hear versions of this same struggle from many of the teams and leaders I connect with. Some teams are bound by new policies made by their organizations to limit or restrict spending, while other teams aren't stuck on policy, they're stuck [...]

Introducing Joy Drop  For more than 40 years, Camp Joy has helped leaders and organizations across the tri-state area grow through immersive, experience-based leadership development. Along the way, we have seen what helps teams build trust, navigate change, communicate more effectively, and turn shared experiences into meaningful progress. Now, we are bringing those lessons to you through Joy Drop. Joy Drop is a new newsletter featuring practical insights, useful activities, and honest conversations about the challenges leaders and teams are facing today. Drawing from decades of Camp Joy experience and the perspectives of our own leaders, each edition will offer [...]

There's a moment at the top of the pamper pole when the world goes quiet. The trees, the sky, the voices below, all of it softens. And you're left with one question: Am I doing this? Judy answered that question on her 68th birthday with a resounding, joyful yes. The leap that started long before the climb Judy is the mother of Elyse Lohrbach, our Executive Director. But to understand what happened on that pole, you have to rewind about two years, to a woman navigating real pain, real limits, and a crossroads many of us will one day face. [...]

In her first month as Executive Director, Elyse has spent her time listening deeply to the stories, dreams, and history that make Camp Joy so impactful. From meeting campers and staff to reconnecting with alumni and board members, she’s discovered what many already know: Camp Joy is more than a camp—it’s a spirit that changes lives. a a a a a a a a a a a a a A 30-Day Reflection In my first month at Camp Joy, I've done a lot of listening to participants, staff, alumni, board members, external partners, and an [...]