Head Master Of Ice Cream Production
Skylake Yosemite Camp in Wishon, Calif., has been producing its own ice cream and Italian ice for almost 10 years. Not only is it fun, but it’s easy. Plus, it’s a better product than can be purchased, and the “word-of-mouth” impact is incredible.
On The Menu
Decisions about food can be among the most complex that camp leaders have to make. Ensuring that the most important boxes of quality, cost, availability, safety, and nutrition are checked is serious business.
No Ordinary S’more
I never thought I would spend upwards of $10 on a single s’more. Like many camp professionals, I’m not in this industry for the money, which is a good thing because I’ve never earned that much! Instead, I try to make the most of my small paychecks by finding quality experiences, and I tend to avoid luxury items.
Don’t Let Allergies Be An Obstacle
As food allergies continue to be a public-health concern, it is ever more likely that camps will be asked to accommodate children with serious food allergies.
Move Over, S’mores
There’s a new campfire treat on the block that’s getting some attention. Whether you call them Pole Pies, Woof Ems, Eclairs, Camp Tarts or some other inventive name, they are sure to put a smile on campers’ faces.
A Roadmap To Success
In May 2015, Glisson Camp & Retreat Center in Dahlonega, Ga., began serving meals in a beautiful dining hall—its first new dining facility in nearly 65 years.
Forget The Forks
Whether it’s out of fear of the chaos they can cause, or the havoc that prevents kids from eating, theme meals have been slowly going the way of the dinosaurs.
Eat Your Vegetables
“Farm to table,” “locally grown,” and “know your farmer” are phrases that ring especially true at Hawthorne Valley Summer Camp in Ghent, N.Y.
I’ll Take A Serving Of That!
At Camp Victory in Cartwright, Okla., I work with guests on their schedules, noting when they expect to do certain activities. Some activities inadvertently create a certain tension. For
Is A Dining Service Right For Your Camp?
Fifteen-year-old Ian Martin was asked to give a presentation about his camp experience to a group of potential campers. The directors anticipated that he would talk about the high-ropes