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Caring for the Whole Human: Making Employment at Your Camp Accessible and Sustainable
Mon, 10/07/2024 - 13:23
It’s amazing how one conversation can lead to a path that opens so many doors. The conversation I had with Jordyn Roark of SchoolHouse Connection in the spring of 2023 is one of...
Staffing Summit 2024: One Way Out Is In
Fri, 09/20/2024 - 11:58
Since the inception of the Staffing Summit in 2021, an anchor quote/phrase has been chosen to represent the theme for the upcoming year based on the overall current staffing status...
Help Your College-Aged Camp Staff: Share These Federal Student Aid Resources
Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:46
Share these student financial aid resources with your summer camp staff who are planning to attend college or university.
Celebrating Camp Counselors: The Heartbeat of Summer Magic
Mon, 07/08/2024 - 15:25
Celebrate Camp Counselor Appreciation Day on July 12.
The Value of Discomfort — Creating a Learning Environment for Camp Staff
Fri, 05/24/2024 - 09:00
“I don’t feel safe discussing this topic, and if a camper wanted to discuss it, I would just tell them that and redirect them to something else.” – Camp Staff 2023 I was leading an...
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...
Fostering Character Strengths through Camp Life
May 1, 2024
“Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character...
From Cabin Counselor to Risk Manager and Effective Collaborator: Translating Camp Job Skills to Your Resume
Sun, 03/17/2024 - 12:02
In December, fellow Hoosier camp professional Sam Hirt (Camp Tecumseh YMCA) wrote this helpful PRJ blog post about the importance of building relationships with alumni, college...
Managing Staff in the New Era of Summer Camp
Mon, 01/08/2024 - 09:57
Survivor, the long-running CBS reality show, has captivated audiences for 45 seasons — but like with so many other forms of entertainment, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the series...
Does Your Camp Need a Therapist?
Mon, 12/04/2023 - 14:57
Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee partnered with a local therapy practice to provide on-site, drop-in counseling for their staff this summer.
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