Category Archives: Jun 05

Riding the Wind

Posted on June 16, 2005

It’s almost a cliché to quote Bob Dylan’s song, Blowin’ in the Wind. In fact, it is a cliché. But so what? The answer — at least one of the answers for your waterfront program — could really be Blowin’ … Continue reading →

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Beyond Summer

Posted on June 16, 2005

How many times have you told people that you are summer director and then been asked what do you do the rest of the year? I have had that experience countless times. Some camps are seasonal and take a year … Continue reading →

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High Adventure

Posted on June 16, 2005

Are hiking, camping and wilderness activities worth the investment for a camp business owner? When you consider all the moves it takes to build a high-quality activity for your campers and the risk that needs to be managed because most … Continue reading →

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The Nature of Fun

Posted on June 16, 2005

We’ve all heard the shocking statistics about the rise in childhood obesity caused by inactivity and too many snacks. Communing with nature is an ideal way to get kids moving instead of staring at a video screen. Sometimes this isn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Camp Business, Craft Projects, Departments, Icebreakers, Games, Skits, Issues, Jun 05, Programming, Silvana Clark, Writers | Leave a comment

Me & Willie

Posted on June 16, 2005

I know that a lot of y’all travel like crazy when you’re not in session. It’s part of the deal for many of you to take your show on the road. Travel is one of those mixed blessings, and there … Continue reading →

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