Category Archives: Silvana Clark

Read It To Believe It

This camper has many happy summer memories!

Ever wonder about the impact a camp program really has on campers? Does it matter whether staff members have camp names, or whether the camp hosts skit nights, or offers creative craft projects? Evidently it does! The following anecdotes are … Continue reading

Posted in Camp Business, CB Directory Stories, Issues, Mar/Apr 2012, Silvana Clark, Writers | 1 Comment

Summer Staff Icebreakers

As new camp staff members arrive, it’s important to welcome them and incorporate them into the team. Try some of these icebreakers to encourage old and new staff to mingle as they prepare for a summer of non-stop camp activities … Continue reading

Posted in Camp Business, Columns & Features, Departments, Icebreakers, Games, Skits, Issues, May/Jun 11, Programming, Silvana Clark, Writers | Leave a comment

Let’s Hit The Beach…

Just because you don’t have a pool or access to a lake doesn’t mean you can’t offer fun, creative, healthy aquatics programming. Here are 12 ideas sure to please even the most discerning customer: 1. Summer sand castle fun. Ask … Continue reading

Posted in Aquatics, Camp Business, Icebreakers, Games, Skits, Issues, Nov/Dec 10, Silvana Clark | Leave a comment

Solely Responsible

Ask me how to keep 100 campers happy on a rainy afternoon, and I’ll rattle off a list of activities. Do you need directions on how to tie-dye T-shirts? No problem. I can even tell you how to do it … Continue reading

Posted in Camp Business, Issues, Sep/Oct 10, Silvana Clark, Technology + Marketing | Leave a comment

Crossing The Recreation Path On Reality TV

Whether we admit it or not, most of us have watched a reality-TV show. A few years ago, I received a call from the producer of the FOX reality show, “Trading Spouses.” The premise of the show is to have … Continue reading

Posted in August 2010, Departments, Issues, Parks and Rec Business, Silvana Clark, Voices of Parks & Rec | Leave a comment