Category Archives: Blast From The Past

A Basket Full of Ideas

Posted on May 9, 2008

Every month, I compile an e-newsletter and invite camp directors to submit information to be included in the publication. It’s seen as an honor for their ideas to be used, so I thought I would share some programming tips with … Continue reading →

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Staff Continuum

Posted on May 13, 2007

In 2006, 87 percent of YMCA Camp Ernst’s staff had once been campers themselves or were returning staff. According to the American Camping Association (ACA), the national average for return staff rate is only 40 to 50 percent. How does … Continue reading →

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Camp Songwriting 101

Posted on September 13, 2006

So, you want to write a fun, exciting, catchy and cool camp song eh! Well, you’ve picked the right article. Welcome to camp songwriting 101. My name is Professor Jason Taylor and I will be your host today for this … Continue reading →

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Take Charge

Posted on March 16, 2001

Whenever you say yes to a new job in camping you inherit the good and bad of a camp’s three main components — staff, facility and traditions. Each one of these three components can make or break a new director. … Continue reading →

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