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Not Just a Summer Job
February 14, 2012

Recently I picked up the book True North, written by Bill George with Doug Baker. Released in September 2011, the book centers around leadership development. I found these words inspiring for camp counselors: “The missing link in leadership... Read More

From Camper to Counselor to Researcher
February 10, 2012

Lots of us have a great time working at camp as a summer job, and then we go on to become teachers, journalists, nurses . . . you name it!

But what if you realized that you wanted to have camp as a career?

Cass Morgan, an ACA... Read More

10 Steps to Find the Right Summer Camp to Work For
February 7, 2012

Guest post contributed by Karen Parson

It may be the middle of winter, but it’s not too early to begin thinking about which summer camp is best for you. There are a lot of camps out there and each has different goals and activities.... Read More

Top 5 Reasons to Attend Wednesday's FREE “Developing Your Personal Brand” Webinar
February 3, 2012

Here are the top 5 reasons why you should attend the *free* webinar, “Developing Your Personal Brand,” next Wednesday, 2/8 at 7:30 p.m. EST:
The Wizard of Jobs
January 23, 2012

Resumes, cover letters, and interviews . . . oh my!

Just like Dorothy and Toto, you too can find out more about the “man behind the curtain” — your hiring manager, the Wizard of Jobs!

On Wednesday, January 25th, from 7:30-9:00 p.m.... Read More

January Is National Mentoring Month
January 19, 2012

Take the time this month to thank your mentors from school, sports, and camp!

While the spirit of mentoring is being celebrated all month long, January 26 has been officially designated "Thank Your Mentor Day."

Find out how to honor... Read More

Compete and Win in the Job Market
January 12, 2012

What makes a good resume?

How can you be a more effective leader?

What is your "brand," and how can you market yourself to others?

The job world can be tough these days, but luckily, you've got experience from a camp job on... Read More

The Luxury of Camp?
January 4, 2012

Peg recently wrote in her blog about “Quiet Space” and giving kids a chance to reflect on their own thoughts — especially at camp.

In a recent opinion article in The New York Times, author Pico Iyer reflected that:

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