Category Archives: Programming

What’s All This Noise?

A music-making program is any club, elective or activity that enables campers to learn and play musical instruments together. It can be organized and taught by staff; informal and put together by campers; educational and taught by a hired professional; … Continue reading

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Lumberjack Games

Amid a heaping pile of chicken fingers, French fries and barbecue sauce, the Beaver cabin campers anxiously discuss their afternoon activities. While some boys plan to head to the indoor pool for relay races, others look forward to making silver … Continue reading

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Pass The Torch

Looking to provide a little friendly competition at camp? Teach campers to follow directions while working together to complete each task. Participants will have so much fun giggling with teammates that they won’t even recognize the life-long skills mixed in … Continue reading

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A Portfolio Of Programming

We invited readers to submit their most creative programming ideas to find out what keeps their camp ticking. Whether a day camp or resident camp, here are several ideas that might work for you: • Create a photo album to … Continue reading

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Choosing A Scheduling Style

When selecting a summer camp for your child, keep in mind scheduling options for daily activities. Some camp programs are pre-scheduled, meaning the activities are planned out ahead of time for all campers. Other programs offer campers a say in … Continue reading

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