Seen And Heard
The University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development offers a variety of residential camping experiences through the Minnesota 4-H Camping Program. 4-H camps, typically for 3rd to 8th graders, provide guided outdoor-learning opportunities and traditional experiences.
Drive-Through Drop-Off
Just rip off the Band-Aid. Even saying those words is enough to make most people cringe, and yet, there are times when it's best to grimace and go for it. The reality of running a traditional summer camp during a global pandemic challenged my team to devise new and creative solutions, and yes, to rip off some Band-Aids.
The Importance Of Candid Feedback
While the biggest worry for a camp counselor may be coping with a particularly difficult camper, the second-biggest worry is how to tell that camper’s parents—either at the child’s pick-up time after
Communicating With Children
Every year as I begin planning staff training, I prioritize activities that require certifications and licensing, but I really wish I could spend more time working with staff members on their communication skills.
Red Alert!
Lost campers. Tornadoes. Vehicle crashes. Boating accidents. Food poisoning. Wildfires. These are emergencies that summer camps anywhere in the country may have to contend with. Your camp likely has
Reaching Out
Keeping in touch with counselors is important to get a feel of how many returning staff a camp will have. But it is also fun to keep in touch with the people that you have spent an awesome summer with.