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Resourceful Water Treatment
Summer campers, outdoor science students, and retreat groups play and learn at a busy YMCA camp nestled on Glen Cove near the Carr Inlet of Puget Sound in the state of Washington. The usual camp sounds permeate the drizzly Pacific … Continue reading
Year-Round Revenue
Your facility takes center stage for three months out of the year. The grass is mowed, the paint is fresh and everything is in its place. But at the end of the season, many properties lie dormant. Your pride and … Continue reading
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Continuous Professional Development
“It’s like picking berries,” concluded the woman sitting next to me on the plane. I had just explained my seasonal commitment to provide in-person staff training for 22 camps and summer schools in the 35 days between Memorial Day and … Continue reading
The Waiting Game
Running a business of any size–be it a magazine or camp–is a bit like running a race. You–the owner or director–are like the team’s coach: you map out the strategy, motivate your players, and push, push, push the ball and … Continue reading
Shipped Off To Camp
The challenges of running an outdoor recreation facility keep even the most competent manager on his or her toes. Buying new safety gear, renewing annual insurance, hiring qualified counselors, and updating marketing materials demand constant vigilance. But what if your … Continue reading