Category Archives: Departments

Access To Programs

Posted on January 7, 2013
You can help a child and his family determine if your camp is the best one for him. © Can Stock Photo Inc./lisafx

Since Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)[i], with some exceptions[ii], generally requires integrated access to programs for individuals with disabilities, camps and other outdoor programs have faced several challenges. Importantly, campers seeking access may or may not … Continue reading →

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Get A Move On

Posted on January 4, 2013
Get everybody moving with these fun, active games! Photo Courtesy Of Jared Knight

Before campers file in this summer, gather supplies for the following games, which are sure to be a hit. After all, what kids can resist setting off mouse traps and playing with slime? Remote Control In teams of two, one … Continue reading →

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Jungle Mania Pong

Posted on January 3, 2013
A new twist on table tennis. Photo Courtesy Of Philip Geissal

Looking for a game that is fun for all ages? Jungle Mania Pong does not require the skills of a gifted athlete, or expensive equipment. Using some concentration and memory skills, one can play this game for pure entertainment or … Continue reading →

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The Psychology Of Programming

Posted on January 3, 2013
It's not enough to know how to shoot the arrow; it's important to know why. Courtesy Of Sasamat Outdoor Centre

Every person on the planet usually knows what he or she does. This seems to be the easy part; it’s in the manual. But how about an honest and often unasked question: Why do they do what they do? Why … Continue reading →

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Username: Outdoors

Posted on November 13, 2012
With a little imagination, you can turn the mysterious outdoors into something magical. Photo courtesy of The Arc of Dauphin County

Having directed children’s camps all of my adult life, and now having hit my mid-50s, I have noticed a paradigm shift in the way campers and their families perceive the great outdoors. In my own days of childhood recreation and … Continue reading →

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