Category Archives: May/Jun 11

What Would Ted Do?

“It matters not how straight the gate, How charged with punishment the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.” Invictus, William Earnest Henley (1875) This is but the fourth stanza of a … Continue reading

Posted in Camp Business, Columns & Features, Issues, May/Jun 11, Publisher's Note | Leave a comment

Future Leaders

Camp Basics Camp Eagle Ridge Location: Mellen, Wis. Type: Boys’ and girls’ leadership camp Mission: To develop strong leaders, healthy living skills and a sense of community responsibility Ages: 7 to 17 Sessions: Range from one to six weeks At … Continue reading

Posted in Camp Business, Columns & Features, Issues, May/Jun 11, Staff Training | Leave a comment

Lifelong Leaders

I had a surreal experience in February at the National Association of Independent Schools conference in Washington, D.C. I’d been invited to present a workshop called Cracking Kids’ Secret Code, one of my all-time favorite topics. The session focused on … Continue reading

Posted in Camp Business, Columns & Features, Dr. Chris Thurber, Issues, May/Jun 11, Staff Training, Writers | Leave a comment

This-N-That

This-N-That Hello, I wanted to say thank you for the work you did putting together this issue. It arrived yesterday and I have already searched for two of the products advertised (the big water slide looks amazing!), have used a … Continue reading

Posted in Camp Business, Columns & Features, Issues, May/Jun 11 | Leave a comment

Prepare Staff For The Worst

Is your camp staff prepared for what it will really encounter during a major incident? Do the members know how long it actually takes emergency crews to arrive on the scene? Have you prepared the facility? Build awareness, knowledge and … Continue reading

Posted in Blast From The Past, Camp Business, Columns & Features, Issues, May/Jun 11, Staff Training | Leave a comment