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Category Archives: Jan/Feb 02
Sport Psyching
Think back to a time in your life when you made an embarrassing mistake… Locking your keys in the car while it was still running, racing to a staff meeting to be on time, only to find out that the … Continue reading
2002 Skate Park Survey
As one long-time camp director said recently, “The camp basics are the same, but the recreational intensity has increased.” Inundated with ESPN’s X Games, Nickelodeon’s Rocket Power and the ubiquitous extreme sports genre, American youth has become infatuated with the … Continue reading
Spontaneous Programming
My daughter squealed with delight as the black plastic wheels of our vintage Little Tykes Cozy Coupe lost their grip on the basement floor and sent us careening into the cement block wall. My son, skating too close behind to … Continue reading
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Playing the Game
When youngsters enter a physical activity in the schoolyard, gymnasium or camp environment, one question seems to flood their minds… When are we going to play the game? Here are some helpful hints to get the kids playing games and … Continue reading
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Brainstorming
Programming is the essential ingredient for every camp, and counselors should play an important role. It is imperative to have a formulated plan that will be followed closely. Of course, adjustments and adaptations will need to be made because things … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Columns & Features, Departments, Issues, Jan/Feb 02, Programming
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