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A Wiffle Effect
In fall 2006, after tabulating more than 1,500 camper evaluations, we discovered that Flagpole, a long-standing camp tradition, was described by the majority of campers as boring, hot, pointless and disruptive to the camp day. Wow! We had been using … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Facilities + Grounds, Issues, May/Jun 10
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A Recipe For Magic
Summer camp for youth has been around since 1861. How could anything continue to be so popular for so long, with such passionate proponents in every generation, unless it has real magic? Most of my previous Camp Business articles have … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Gary Forster, Issues, May/Jun 10, Programming
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Stop Camp Bullying
Camp is a place for kids to have the time of their lives, to relax and not have to worry about the pressures of home and school. Sadly, this is not always a reality. Whenever there is more than one … Continue reading
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Seven Steps To Success
Each summer at camp is preceded by training staff members so they can actively engage with campers in a competent and professional manner. And every year it seems there is more material to cover and a challenge to fit that … Continue reading
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Pooling Resources
The buzz about energy conservation has come to life with the green movement, and industries and organizations are doing more than just talking about it. The rising fuel and energy costs over the past several years–combined with a growing awareness … Continue reading