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Out in Front
So the summer is coming to a close and all most people want to think about is well-deserved rest and relaxation… Heck, maybe even get to bed before 10 p.m. for the first time in 12 weeks! True, much needed, … Continue reading
Flow & Tell
There’s a lot of talk in business about “creating ownership”. In our case, that means giving our parents and campers a sense of ownership through their involvement and assistance with camp operations and planning. Through a few simple practices a … Continue reading
Beyond Summer
How many times have you told people that you are summer director and then been asked what do you do the rest of the year? I have had that experience countless times. Some camps are seasonal and take a year … Continue reading
Dream to Reality
One of the great loves of a camp director is planning for the future in programming and facility development. I have always advised camp directors to make lists and goal sheets and to grow your program with your facility. Recently, … Continue reading
Group Games
The secret to many of these games is not playing them too long. 10-20 minutes often being the maximum. If the kids aren’t allowed to play the game until they are tired of it they will look forward to playing … Continue reading