Category Archives: Sep/Oct 10

Solely Responsible

Ask me how to keep 100 campers happy on a rainy afternoon, and I’ll rattle off a list of activities. Do you need directions on how to tie-dye T-shirts? No problem. I can even tell you how to do it … Continue reading

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Keep The Conversation Going

The Web is split between two separate but equally important sectors–traditional Web sites and the new 2.0 applications that make a Web presence more interactive. One of the latest ways to make yourself known to your core camp constituency is … Continue reading

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The Skinny On Pickleball

Looking for a great camp sport that teaches sharing, cooperation, confidence and having fun with others? So was Liz Velazquez, founder and chairman of Light on the Mountain Camp in North Carolina. Velazquez was a lifelong tennis player and never … Continue reading

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Pioneer And Frontier Games

Looking to entertain campers on a budget? Try these activities that are sure to please both the wallet and the pickiest camper: Ring-To-Jug Toss With five wooden cross-stitch-type rings, participants stand 5 feet away and toss the rings one at … Continue reading

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A Disc Golf Course In The Woods

The city of Franklin, Tenn. found a unique way to blend a parks sports facility with urban forestry by incorporating a low-impact disc-golf course into an underutilized area within a park. Continue reading

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