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Camping Magazine
Reimagining Faith-Based Family Camp: A Model for Family Togetherness
July 1, 2024
The Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia were settled by strong and resilient families. In Nelson County many families were in these mountains long before a local government was...
Are Your Vehicles and Drivers Rolling Safely This Season?
July 1, 2024
The summer camping season is upon us! Welcoming user groups, families, and campers to join you for a one-of-a-kind experience of fun, camaraderie, and personal growth takes...
2024 Golden Quill and Golden Lens Winners
May 1, 2024
The J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe Awards recognize those individuals who contribute their talents to Camping Magazine . The Golden Quill Award is presented to the authors of quality...
The War
May 1, 2024
We called the summer of 2022 “The War” at Camp Footprint. It was rough from start to finish. The check-in process that usually lasted about two hours took eight. The Covid testing...
Do You Know Your Skill Level?
May 1, 2024
Congratulations! You are working at camp! Huzzah! Working at camp is a truly unique experience that brings together a variety of skills, life lessons, and resume-building...
Being Your Authentic Self
May 1, 2024
Being authentic means being true to your core beliefs.
Holding Space for the Splash Zone: Dealing with Cultural Trauma
May 1, 2024
I will never forget the first time I stepped through the turnstiles and into an amusement park. It wasn’t Six Flags or Universal Studios. It wasn’t Disneyland, Disney World, or...
Having a Hard Day? Take a Mini Break!
May 1, 2024
Humor me for a moment and do the following: Take a deep breath while counting to four. Imagine crisp, clean air and positive feelings spreading through your body. Hold your breath...
Decoding Camper Behavior
May 1, 2024
Many years ago, before social media, electric cars, and the smartphone, a little boy went to camp. He had overcome tremendous hurdles before ever stepping foot on a campground. In...
Shellfish Allergy: The Least Encountered, the Most Dangerous
May 1, 2024
Almost seven million Americans have an allergy to shellfish based on consumption amount, age, and locale. Shellfish are aquatic animals with a shell or shell-like exoskeleton. The...
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