Category Archives: Nov/Dec 06

No Fear

Posted on November 13, 2006

According to camp legend, a neighboring farmer who owned 100 acres abutting our property, hated our camp. Like all legends, it hadn’t always been that way. For the first sixty years, the farmer, his family and Camp Kern had gotten … Continue reading →

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The Power of Group Partnerships

Posted on November 13, 2006

Partnering with area schools and working to bring their students and teachers to your camp not only adds to your bottom line, but is also a powerful promotional tool which can boost your traditional enrollment and enhance your camp’s image. … Continue reading →

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24-Hour Swim-A-Thon

Posted on November 13, 2006

Whether you’re a camper, staff member, family of either or a part of the larger community, there is a multitude of lessons to be learned from the camping experience. Perhaps the most powerful lesson a person can learn is how … Continue reading →

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The Elevator Speech

Posted on November 13, 2006

You meet a parent in line at the grocery store, and you’re wearing a camp shirt. You’re at a friend’s house for dinner, and a couple you’ve just met says, “So I hear you run a camp!” You overhear your … Continue reading →

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