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In Search of a Better Bunk Bed
First, I’m going to guess that it’s been quite a while since you’ve slept in one of the old camp bunk beds. If you had, they’d be a higher priority. Second, I’ll bet your bunk beds are a pain in … Continue reading
The Right Stuff … And Getting It Done Before Summer
Quick! What are the most important tasks your facility crew, program staff, administration and foodservice must accomplish before this summer? I’ll make you a safe bet–you won’t get them all done. The complete success of your camp this year depends … Continue reading
The Elevator Speech
You meet a parent in line at the grocery store, and you’re wearing a camp shirt. You’re at a friend’s house for dinner, and a couple you’ve just met says, “So I hear you run a camp!” You overhear your … Continue reading
Building A Camp That Builds Friendships
We spend way too much time keeping campers busy in activities. Not that having new stuff every year isn’t valuable, or making camp “fun” isn’t a worthy goal. But, by themselves neither will bring your campers back. “Fun,” as it … Continue reading
“It’s the Story, Stupid”
When summer is over, some of your campers will ask their parents to sign them up again for next year’s session. And some of them won’t. What’s the difference? Some parents tell all of the friends about your camps, and … Continue reading
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