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Connecting with Campers in the Age of Screens, Social Media, and Fortnite
May 1, 2019
Connecting with campers can be difficult for summer camp counselors now that campers have more screen time than ever.
Begin with the End in Mind
May 1, 2019
The first thing summer camp counselors should do going into camp season is decide how they want campers to remember them once the season ends.
Dear Summer Camp Counselor
May 1, 2019
Let me first say, I am so intensely jealous of you. I think every person who has had the pleasure of working at camp, be it for one year or five, is envious of anyone who gets to...
Boys Will Be Boys, Girls Are Just Mean
May 1, 2019
So you are working at a children's camp this summer. Your role as a counselor is perhaps the most important role at camp. Not only are you there to ensure the kids have a great...
Summer Lovin'
May 1, 2019
"Summer lovin' had me a blast, summer lovin' happened so fast" is how the classic song from the musical Grease goes. If you have attended camp as a camper or are returning camp...
Dutch Oven Cooking Tools and Tips
May 1, 2019
Gabe, now a fifth grader, was pumped that he had graduated prerequisite camp programs required to experience Adventure Camp for the first time. Gabe conquered the zip line, sailed...
Dear Camp Staff Members - Moving Forward Together
May 1, 2019
Thank you for your deep devotion to engaging children, teens, and young adults in fun, high-quality camp experiences.
The Last Batch of Muffins
March 1, 2019
Influence, perception, and interaction: Each is a key component of the camp experience.
The Art of Noticing
March 1, 2019
A strong focus on mental, emotional, social health (MESH) elements within the camp community has triggered both strategies to cope with MESH concerns and an emphasis on making camp...
Inspiring Healthy Staff Culture at Camp
March 1, 2019
I’m ardently proud of the high-quality camp staff experiences that professional camp directors strive to offer young adults each season. Full of career-enhancing and life...
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