Camping Magazine

Running a camp today is more demanding than ever. Discover how camp directors balance challenges, support families, and keep the magic of camp alive.

View the digital issue . Features DEI Snapshot: Assessing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategies across Camps Lisa Meerts-Brandsma, PhD Welcoming International Counselors...

“The real act of, say, building a friendship or creating a community involves performing a series of small, concrete social actions well: disagreeing without poisoning the...

The J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe Golden Lens Awards photography contest.

View the digital issue . Featured Articles The New Geographic Demographic for Day Camps: Hiring Staff Outside Your Area Code Emily Golinsky, MS Camping for a Healthier Climate...

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...

Staff training issue.

What folks really mean when they say “it’s not personal, it’s business” is that we shouldn’t take it personally. Yet when we’re in the midst of camp and also engulfed in a swirling cloud of everyone’s emotions, how do we find the balance between “Sure, it’s just business” and “No, I’m definitely taking it personally”

What do hibachi restaurants and summer camps have in common? Before I answer that, let me provide some context. Earlier this year, I dined at a hibachi restaurant for the first...

Whether you plan to be at your camp for another 2, 5, 10, or 20 years, it’s not too early to start your camp’s succession planning. Camps are unique businesses that closely reflect...