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Memo to Staff: Talking Out of Both Sides of My Mouth
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
I am standing in the middle of the woodshop of a sailing camp for boys on Cape Cod examining the hunk of wood that is on its way to becoming a fully functional model sailboat when...
Cracking Children's SECRET Code
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
I don't want to play. I hate kickball . — Sophia, age five Ben doesn't like me. He's always mad at me . — Betrand, age nine This place stinks. All the activities are stupid. — Asa...
Eyes on Bullying: What YOU Can Do to Prevent and Stop Bullying at Camp
May 1, 2010
"People don't understand. Those three weeks hurt more than any punch in the face could hurt. It took my breath away, and my whole self-confidence." — Will, a camper Have you ever...
20/20 Toolbox: How Can Counselors Be Inclusive?
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
Ultimately, it doesn’t matter how great camp activities are, which special events seem fun, or even what new facilities have been added if each camper does not feel understood and...
Camp Traditions: Memories in the Making
May 1, 2010
As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Camp Association®, we recognize that through wars, recessions, triumphs, and feats of accomplishment, the camp experience has...
Confessions of a Disciplinarian: How Managing Camper Behavior Can Save the Summer
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
Like many camp directors — and other educators for that matter — I am frequently thrust into the unenviable role of disciplinarian. And, frankly, I don't feel that I'm very good at...
Cool Under Pressure: How to Do What You Know How to Do When You Most Need to Do It
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
This may seem like an unusual subject for an article on camp counseling, but as you read on, I think you'll find it actually is a most relevant topic. Consider this: Anyone can...
Putting Camp in the Childhood Equation
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
In preparation for the 2010 camp season, the American Camp Association® (ACA) enlisted the expertise of Rachel Simmons and Dr. Michael Thompson, best-selling authors and...
Camp as Educator: Lessons Learned from History
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
By the time Charles W. Eliot, former president of Harvard University, reportedly claimed in 1922, “the organized summer camp is the most important step in education that America...
Letting Your Brand Shine Through: An Intentional Approach to Your Brand at Camp
May 1, 2015
Your personal brand matters. Wait — before you roll your eyes or flip the page because personal brand sounds cheesy, consider this: What three words would your camp supervisor and...
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