Category Archives: May/Jun 10

This-N-That

Posted on May 17, 2010

Word On The Web Comments from online readers Cheers For Camp Crosley I’m about to return as a counselor for my fourth year. I’m from Australia, so it’s a huge commitment to leave work here and go away for so … Continue reading →

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The Map

Posted on May 17, 2010

My Dad told me this story when I was in eighth grade. I liked it so much that I used it in my salutatorian speech to the hardy souls who made up the St. James Catholic School class of 1984. … Continue reading →

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A Focused Group

Posted on May 17, 2010

Camps have the ability to shape the youth of the country through leading by example. Staff training at camps is a critical component in a solid program. At Pali Overnight Adventures in Running Springs, Calif., “the deeper the foundations, the … Continue reading →

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Postcard Marketing

Posted on May 15, 2010

While I spend a lot of time in these articles discussing high-tech solutions for marketing your summer camp, I’d like to turn the clock back a little to discuss one of the standards of direct marketing–postcards. Postcards are a simple … Continue reading →

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Waterlogged On Land

Posted on May 11, 2010

A dive into a cold lake, a dip in the pool and a game of Marco Polo provide an opportunity to cool off on warm days. On an ordinary camp day, they are often the highlight. However, campers can’t stay … Continue reading →

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