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The Mark of Excellence
Excellence. It’s difficult to define, but amazingly simply to recognize. In fact, you probably can’t adequately define it at all. Take, for example, an amazing athletic feat or a truly great musical score. You can, I’m sure, describe and illustrate … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Departments, Issues, Mar/Apr 07
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Making the Most of Your Web Site
Most camps these days have at least some kind of web presence, whether it’s a simple home page or a full-fledged, multi-page mega-site with all the bells and whistles. But no matter where in this spectrum your camp’s Web site … Continue reading
Aquatic Accessibility
According to the American Journal of Public Health, an estimated 54 million people in the United States were living with a disability in 2005. Considering the average lifespan of both the able and disabled is climbing, it is reasonable to … Continue reading
Posted in Aquatics, Camp Business, Departments, Dr. Susan Langlois, Issues, Mar/Apr 07
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The Affirmation Postcard
The affirmation postcard is the single greatest idea I’ve ever had to build camper retention, communicate effectively with parents, and build a camper’s sense of self-worth. Like all good ideas, it just seemed to arrive one day when I was … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Departments, Issues, Mar/Apr 07, Programming, Writers
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Programming for Tweens
Way, way back when I started working at Bellingham, Washington Parks and Recreation, (okay it was in 1979), youth programs fell into three age groups. Pre-school activities were geared for 3- to 5-year-olds, while children’s programs attracted 6- to 12-year-olds. … Continue reading