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The Beauties Of Camp Duties
Promotional materials for most day- and resident camps tout a sense of community and increased self-reliance as outcomes. Naturally, the materials highlight the camp’s facilities and activities, but few mention work duties, such as sweeping floors, folding clothes, cleaning restrooms, … Continue reading
There’s No Such Thing As A Special Diet
Cooking “nuggets” five different ways for one camp meal can be a challenge–especially when the spoon from one batch can’t touch the spoon from another batch. With the growth of food allergies and special diets, camp food supervisors may go … Continue reading
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Retreat With The SMERF Market
Want to increase retreat business? Follow the SMERF acronym to identify the major players in this sector: • Social • Military • Educational • Religious • Fraternal Combined, this market is an $87- to $94-billion industry. However, camps only pick … Continue reading
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Spice Up Programming
Editor’s Note: We invited readers to submit their most creative programming ideas to find out what keeps their camp ticking. After the submissions came pouring in, we knew we had several gems to share with Camp Business readers. Take a … Continue reading
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Campfire Songs
Galaxy Sing-A-Long Sing to the tune Frère Jacques (The group is divided into three groups that sing in three staggered rounds.) R2D2, R2D2 (Singers rock back and forth like a stationary machine) C3PO, C3PO (Singers move like a robot) Obi … Continue reading
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