Category Archives: Jan/Feb 08

Camp Conservation

YMCA Kanawana in Quebec is doing its part to keep the air a little cleaner, the water a little clearer and the earth a little sturdier. Camp Kanawana began creating a green camp in the fall of 2004. “We were … Continue reading

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A Shrinking Window

Last May, a camp director called me in a panic. “We’re way behind in registrations, and I’ve tried everything! I don’t know what to do!” While we talked, I pulled up his Web site. I asked, “Are you aware that … Continue reading

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Flying Frisbees

“Oh, no!” “Go left, left, left!” “Woohoo!” “Wow, did you see that shot?” “Aw.” “Good grief!” “You’re the man!”And on it goes in the life of a fanatic disc-golf player. It started years ago–too many to mention–when I took a … Continue reading

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Spread The Word

As in most parks and recreation departments, you probably offer a crowd-pleasing array of programs, such as road runs, craft classes, senior excursions and soccer clinics. How about adding an additional element to a class or activity? Pick a project … Continue reading

Posted in Camp Business, Icebreakers, Games, Skits, Issues, Jan/Feb 08, Programming, Silvana Clark | Leave a comment