Category Archives: Traditional Programs

Collaborative Programming

Every year we sit down as directors and hope to think up the new idea or program; that one program that will knock the kids off their feet with amazement and fun. The problem, though we do not like to … Continue reading

Posted in Camp Business, Columns & Features, Departments, Facilities + Grounds, Issues, Jeff Merhige, Programming, Sep 04, Traditional Programs, Writers | Leave a comment

Hi-Ho Silver…

Traditional Programs Each summer we try and create new and better programs to excite the ideas and imaginations of our campers. High adventure seems to take on three types in the camping industry: out-trips, high challenge construction, or straight-forward adventure … Continue reading

Posted in Camp Business, Columns & Features, Departments, Issues, Jeff Merhige, Jul/Aug 04, Programming, Traditional Programs, Writers | Leave a comment

Collaborative Programming

Every year we sit down as directors and hope to think up the new idea or program; that one program that will knock the kids off their feet with amazement and fun. The problem, though we do not like to … Continue reading

Posted in Camp Business, Columns & Features, Departments, Issues, Jeff Merhige, May/Jun 04, Programming, Traditional Programs, Writers | Leave a comment

Commitment to Excellence

So many times a new director has lists upon lists of things they want to accomplish or get done during their time at camp. And, so many times they feel as though that they are not accomplishing nearly the amount … Continue reading

Posted in Camp Business, Columns & Features, Departments, Issues, Jeff Merhige, Mar/Apr 04, Staff Training, Technology + Marketing, Traditional Programs, Writers | Leave a comment

Reevaluating the Camp, Part 2

Being new to the job in this industry is really challenging, as is reevaluating and revamping it. As referred to in the last article a new director, or one who’s evaluating and working to improve the camp, has to establish … Continue reading

Posted in Camp Business, Columns & Features, Departments, Facilities + Grounds, Issues, Jeff Merhige, Sep/Oct 03, Traditional Programs, Writers | Leave a comment