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Category Archives: Sept/Oct 2012
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A New Way To Connect Mukwonago, Wis.—iPad apps are not necessarily a new concept, but apps created specifically for parents by the folks who run children’s camps are, says Brad Robinson, manager of customer experience and marketing for B’nai B’rith … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Columns & Features, Issues, Sept/Oct 2012
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Manners Matter
Early in the history of organized summer camps, cooks sparked a debate. Directors on one side of the debate argued that camps should be egalitarian utopias that teach self-reliance. Therefore, children should cook for themselves. No servants. Stoke the campfire … Continue reading
It’s More Than Just Words On A Shirt
It’s the first day of camp: SUVs and minivans are pulling onto the grounds, and parents are hastily unloading children and luggage. While some campers are excited to return and visit with old pals, others are more hesitant about spending … Continue reading
Investing In What’s Important
At a recent camp conference, a between-session conversation among several directors focused on organizational budget cuts and the lack of travel dollars for adequate continuing education. This is a common scenario for organizations big and small. Tighter budgets can correlate … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Departments, Issues, Programming, Sept/Oct 2012
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Dining Hall Design And Kitchen Layout
No other building or facility occupies campers’ time like the dining hall. Campers and alumni remember, rather revere, the wonderful experiences they had in their camp dining hall: the songs they sang, the friends they met, and, hopefully, the wonderful … Continue reading