Camp Connection

Here are the most recent blog posts for staff, professionals, and the public. 

 

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Cut the Fluff: How to Attract High-Quality Staff
September 28, 2020

There are many reasons why summer camps struggle to find and retain quality staff. We see many camps focus their job descriptions around the cultural elements that the job provides, illustrating the fun benefits of working at camp. While camps... Read More

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Extending Your Camp to Retreat and Rental Groups? Do These Things
September 14, 2020

Offering your camp facilities to retreat and rental groups can increase community engagement and be an important source of revenue during your off-season — especially amid the operational challenges of COVID-19. But renting out your facilities... Read More

New CDC Report A Valuable Resource for Overnight Camps
September 8, 2020

A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a positive outlook for overnight camps and will be a valuable resource as camps look ahead to the summer of 2021.

The study covered four Maine overnight summer... Read More

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Can Your Camp Fill the Education Gap in Your Community?
September 1, 2020

What should you consider before making a determination that your camp should offer community educational support?
September Update: Optimism, Advocacy, and Professional Development
September 1, 2020

Optimism — it’s a funny word amidst a global pandemic. While optimism should not replace strategy, planning, focus on risk management, or policy, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sheds an optimistic light on... Read More

Episode #29
CampWire Episode 29: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Roundtable Discussion
August 31, 2020

On this episode of CampWire - Kymberly Miller facilitates a frank and candid discussion between three African American women that have created highly impactful youth development organizations. This compelling conversation covers information about... Read More

Mars 2020 Perseverance
Take Your Campers to Mars!
July 27, 2020

Invite your campers to join NASA for the launch of the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover and excite campers with Mars activities you can conduct virtually or in-person!
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Now Is a Great Time to Use Your Camp for Rental Groups
July 16, 2020

What camp directors do best is being innovative when times get rough. Well, times are rough — so let the innovation begin!

Here are benefits of renting our your camp, as well as considerations for doing so — all compiled by camp... Read More

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