Camp Connection

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

 

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No Generation Left Behind
December 2, 2019

Without a doubt, the most popular comment I get from clients in my public speaking work is (some variation of) “’Kids today have absolutely no initiative or basic work ethic! I ask them, ‘Well, how would you accomplish this task if it was all up... Read More

Can I Really Spend Another Summer Working at Camp?
November 4, 2019

A summer camp is a place for continued growth and learning, whether you are a camper or a counselor, a first-year staff member, or a four-year veteran.
CampWire Episode #23: Facial Recognition at Camp
October 28, 2019

Camp Marketing Directors Darby Dame and Sam Hirt join Camp Owner and Director Larry Johnson for a round-table discussion about the advantages and concerns of using facial recognition technology at camp. Would this service benefit your campers'... Read More

Caught Between Two Staff Seasons, Part 2: The Impact of Investing Time Now
October 18, 2019

Take lessons learned from this past summer and incorporate them into your plan for next summer.
Cloud Watching at Camp: NASA’s Fall Cloud Challenge
October 14, 2019

Do your programs include time to watch the sky and maybe observe clouds? Your campers can help scientists study our planet by collecting data about the clouds they see!

NASA and The GLOBE Program are asking citizen scientists to report... Read More

CampWire Episode #22 - Camp Health Opportunities and Challenges
September 23, 2019

Health care professionals are vital to the fundamental operations of a camp.  In this episode, we speak with Dr. Michael Ambrose, Founder and CEO of CampDoc, which serves as a resource for camps to keep track of medications and health records.
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Caught Between Two Staff Seasons: Looking Back Before Moving Forward with Veteran Staff
September 23, 2019

Now is a great time to develop a plan for inviting staff back and securing their commitment, offering leadership roles and opportunities to advance, and keeping staff engaged in the time between now and next summer. 
CampWire Episode #21 - Great Camp Singing Experiences and Song Leading
August 5, 2019

What makes for great singing experiences and song leading at summer camp? ACA's John Beitner talks with Jacki Breger and Larry Hall about the transformational power singing has at camp.

 

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