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Tree House
How do you as the director know you run a safe, enriching summer camp program? That all of your staff “get it” and that the goals and philosophies set are being achieved? The answer is that to ensure that these … Continue reading
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Hi-Ho Silver…
Traditional Programs Each summer we try and create new and better programs to excite the ideas and imaginations of our campers. High adventure seems to take on three types in the camping industry: out-trips, high challenge construction, or straight-forward adventure … Continue reading
The Kayaking Effect
If you find yourself wondering at the end of a long, crazy, camp day, why you ever decided to make a career in camp business, take a moment to consider how much campers can get from what you provide. For … Continue reading
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Access to Adventure
Camp Snapshot SpringHill Camps Evart, Mich. and Freetown, Ind. www.springhillcamps.com Ages: Grades 1-12 Price: $250-$550 There are five degrees of separation between the two SpringHill Camps. The first camp, Camp 44, located in Evart, Mich., sits at the 44th parallel, … Continue reading
Time-Saving Ideas
How much does a faucet washer cost? Maybe a nickel? Wrong… The shower’s leaking bad in cabin #3 and you’ve got to fix it before the kids arrive. Your well-meaning maintenance assistant jumps in the truck and heads for the … Continue reading