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.
Camp Administration 101: Bridge The Gap
A Counselor in Training (CIT) program typically allows high-school students to volunteer within a camp program. Set up properly, it provides on-the-job training with the hope that participants become counselors down the road.
Rethinking Service
“One, two, three, GO!” The whistle blew and the first round of campers was off. Half-walking, half-running, they carefully balanced a Ping-Pong ball atop a paddle in their hands, eyes glued down in concentration.
The Right Foot
I can remember that day when I got up early, packed my car with clothes, sandals, books, a few pictures, and said my good-byes for the summer.
Adventures in Oz
I've met hundreds of camp counselors, yet one young woman stands out as the best counselor I've ever known. You may know her, too. In fact, she stars in the best camp staff training video ever made: The
Fitting In
When campers start thinking about going to camp, there are probably several thoughts that go through their heads. They could be thinking about the new friends they will make, or the old friendships that they
From the Counselor
Wiping the sweat from my brow after a long hard day, I looked at the smile on my camper's face and knew this was going to be one of the best summers of my life. In fact, it was the best summer of my life!
Counselor-In-Training
I remember my daughter’s first year at All Arts & Sciences Camp at George Mason University. Brynn begged me to let her stay overnight. “Let’s try commuter first, and if you like the camp,
“Look at Me!”
There are many reasons we become camp counselors, program directors and camp directors. For many, the rush we get from “performing” in front of a group is a big one. Whether we have
Designing A Camp Program
This past summer I sent out a new curriculum for camps to consider. It included activities for counselors to help campers learn and practice the skills required to make friends. The concepts