Leadership

Enjoy one of camp’s sweetest sounds as you walk up on a dining hall or an evening campfire and hear a chorus of voices singing a favorite camp song — 100 campers, 250 campers, 500...

We need to fail before we achieve success. In our personal and professional lives, we generally try to succeed, which is perfectly sensible. To reach our potential, however, we...

An Interview with Brittany Patterson, PhD

A coworker makes a racially insensitive joke. A board member resists changes that foster inclusion. A supervisor's communication style impedes belonging. Hard conversations within...

Please Join Us in Palm Springs for the Spring Leadership Conference! Spring Leadership Conference (SLC) is known for excellent professional development, unrivaled social events...

LCOL Chair
David Faulstich

​Volunteer Development Chair
Marci Hasty
YMCA of Central Ohio
North YMCA

Professional Development Co-Chair
David Baxter
Red Oak Camp

Professional Development Co-Chair
​Jackie Kaminsky
​Brandstetter Carroll Inc.

Government Relations Chair
Hunter Hammil
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes

Membership Co-Chair 
Beth Young

Membership Co-Chair 
Ken Fortuna Jr. 

EPIC Co-Chair
Nick Pangio
Director of Camp Recky Camps
The Ohio State University

EPIC Co-Chair
Alex Richardson
Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation

Communications Chair
Vacant

Nonprofit organizations are nothing if not complex — and nonprofit camps are no exception. While each nonprofit is unique, one thing they all have in common is a board of directors...

As we work to connect with potential camp staff members, it is important to make sure they truly understand the value of working at summer camp.

Mental Health at Camp for Frontline Staff Course will prepare frontline staff to support campers and themselves around Mental Health and Well-Being at Camp. It is a 75+ minute self...

Mental Health at Camp for Leadership Staff Course will prepare camp leadership for supporting both staff, campers, and themselves around Mental Health and Well-Being at Camp. It is...