Cutting At Camp
Front-line staff members rarely think about the medical and psychological complexity that is detailed in an incoming camper’s health forms. Reviewing those forms is typically the responsibility of the camp nurse or doctor.
Operation CleanSweep
Visit any camp website and you’ll see evidence of the fun and excitement that children experience all summer long. There is no greater joy as a parent than to see pictures of a child hanging out with camp friends, skiing behind a boat, or climbing a rock wall.
Lettuce Turnip The Beet
As part of our UP STREAM program, we in the Greene County Department of Recreation in Waynesburg, Penn., hold a program focusing on Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles.
Strike Gold
When I remember my childhood, thoughts come flooding back about time spent outdoors building forts, boats, and other creations with whatever materials my siblings and I could find.
Build A Solid Foundation
If you think for a moment about your favorite building at camp, you might picture a structure that is completed and functional—equipped with proper facilities and full of happy campers. You’re likely not thinking about the foundation of the building—the cement, pillars, and beams.
Top Programming Ideas 2017
Every year, we invite readers to share their favorite programming ideas. While some involve arts and crafts and other involve the entire camp, we guarantee that all of them involve fun.