Category Archives: Sep 05

Flow & Tell

Posted on September 20, 2005

There’s a lot of talk in business about “creating ownership”. In our case, that means giving our parents and campers a sense of ownership through their involvement and assistance with camp operations and planning. Through a few simple practices a … Continue reading →

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Over the Horizon

Posted on September 20, 2005

With deliberate effort, I pushed myself away from my big old publisher’s desk, leaned back in my no-arch-support publisher’s chair, and let my unfocused gaze travel to the ceiling. Slowly my mind traveled to the beginning of a classic Louis … Continue reading →

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Fresh Eyes

Posted on September 20, 2005

Fresh eyes see things that you’ve become desensitized to. On a regular basis, ask visitors (parents and camp directors are two good options) to do a quick survey for you before they leave: Related Article: The Right Site Camp First … Continue reading →

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The Right Site

Posted on September 20, 2005

Whether you’re looking at your current site to make some improvements, or evaluating a piece of property for use as a new camp, or maybe more likely visiting someone else’s camp to get some new ideas, few people can visualize … Continue reading →

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