Category Archives: May 05

Dream to Reality

One of the great loves of a camp director is planning for the future in programming and facility development. I have always advised camp directors to make lists and goal sheets and to grow your program with your facility. Recently, … Continue reading

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Book ‘Em, Danno

Naturally your camp is on the cutting edge as far as safety, staff training and child psychology. But are you on the cutting edge of the latest craft phenomena? Do the terms acid free paper, Flip Flop Fasteners and cropping … Continue reading

Posted in Camp Business, Columns & Features, Craft Projects, Departments, Issues, May 05, Programming, Silvana Clark, Writers | Leave a comment

Strength in Diversity

How River Way Ranch Camp has successfully developed a diverse and well-rounded slate of camp and conference offerings. Like a river, River Way Ranch Camp has run its course here and there over varying terrain. The camp, like most rivers, … Continue reading

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Perpetual Motion

Camp owners are always looking to add value to the camp experience. Camps that have added value can easily attract new campers. If the added value is truly delivered, the dividends are usually great pride and loyalty in campers who … Continue reading

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Grass Roots Redux

It’s funny how the grass comes out during an election season… Or so you’d think based on all the grassroots rhetoric that’s pumped out to the electorate. There’s a lot of talk about grass, and roots, but little talk about … Continue reading

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