Proactive Maintenance
Many bad puns have been made about the importance of good lighting in a camp's sports facilities. They include not being in the dark, getting turned on to the knowledge of superior facilities, having
Waterfront Safety And Preparation
In 1981, I was the assistant waterfront director (AWD) at a camp that had nearly a mile of lakefront on Lake Lure in western North Carolina.
Just Past The Front Doors
When faced with the need for a larger medical facility to accommodate the population served by Camp Barnabas, Cyndy Teas knew the camp had to construct more than a building; the camp needed to construct a partnership with the community.
Kids’ Big Fears, Part II
The catch in the woman’s voice and the emotional tone of her phone call suggested something terrible had happened. She told me that her sister--the mom of one of our campers--had died.
Lumberjack Games
Amid a heaping pile of chicken fingers, French fries and barbecue sauce, the Beaver cabin campers anxiously discuss their afternoon activities.
“SCOPE-ing” Out New Partners
As a summer-camp professional, you know the difference that camp can make in a child’s life.
What’s All This Noise?
A music-making program is any club, elective or activity that enables campers to learn and play musical instruments together.
Read It To Believe It
Ever wonder about the impact a camp program really has on campers? This camper has many happy summer memories! Does it matter whether staff members have camp names, or whether the camp hosts skit nights, or offers creative craft projects?
There Will Be An App For That!
The idea that became Northstar Publishing, Inc.--and Camp Business, PRB (Parks & Rec Business) and Landscape Architect Business magazines, website, mobile sites, e-newsletters, tablet editions,
This-N-That
Life Jackets For Kids (S 2075) Bill Gaining Ground Senate 36-0, approved and sent to the House a bill requiring all children’s camps’ lakes and other swimming areas, except swimming and wading pools,