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Sugar Sand Park Community Center
It was a typical Monday morning last summer at Sugar Sand Park Community Center in Boca Raton, Fla. I walked out of my office to see the bustling actors taking their places. The production assistant ordered quiet on the set … Continue reading
Brush Up On Paintball
“Hey, you wanna play paintball?” my brother inquired in 1989. Soon after, we hosted our first game with approximately 25 people from a local church at Pleasant Vineyard Ministries (PVM Camp) inCamden,Ohio. The sport was still in its infancy, and … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Departments, Issues, Jul/Aug 2012, Programming
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A Harmonious Arrangement
On any given day during the summer, a trumpet call echoes through the forest on the mountainside; its clear tone captures the attention of both man and beast. No, it’s not the bugling elk in Rocky Mountain National Park, but it … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Departments, Issues, Jul/Aug 2012, Programming
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Reasons To Return
Traditions and heritage at a day camp not only provide stability, but also allow campers and staff to feel connected to something greater than themselves. Occurring daily, weekly, and monthly, these customs give campers the structure they need to remain … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Departments, Issues, May/June 2012, Programming
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Hunger Games Camp?
The “Hunger Games” books and movie are extremely popular with teens and pre-teens. So naturally summer camps are thinking about how to incorporate “Hunger Games” themes and activities into their programming. There is, of course, some concern that the content … Continue reading