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Keep The Sun At Bay
It wasn’t until recently that sunscreen became a staple in the parks and recreation lexicon. As a child growing up in southern California, I fondly remember hot summer weekends schlepping behind my mother–a Boogie board in tow–to the beach. Besides … Continue reading
Posted in Aquatics, Camp Business, Departments, Issues, May/Jun 11
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Dressing Up Turf
It’s spring again. The skies are blue, the flowers are in bloom, and kids are counting down the days remaining in the school year. And you have just realized it’s past time to get your fields in shape for an … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Departments, Facilities + Grounds, Issues, May/Jun 11
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Open Minds And Perspectives
When the camp-office phone rings, the administrative assistant hears from an upset parent complaining about the tardiness of the bus this morning. The assistant relays a rather familiar message to me, stating, “The bus was late again at stop C.” … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Departments, Issues, May/Jun 11, Programming
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Summer Staff Icebreakers
As new camp staff members arrive, it’s important to welcome them and incorporate them into the team. Try some of these icebreakers to encourage old and new staff to mingle as they prepare for a summer of non-stop camp activities … Continue reading
Scary Stories
At 1:30 a.m. on the second evening of summer camp, all is quiet as six young girls sleep in their cabin with their first-year, 19-year-old counselor. One of the girls decides she needs to go to the restroom, so she … Continue reading