Camp Administration 101: The Art Of Station Rotation
Coordinating different activities and rotating groups from one station to the next is a common practice at camp and a great way to organize a lot of activities in a small amount of time.
ADDIE To The Rescue
Camp directors who feel overwhelmed by the challenge of staff training are far from alone.
Role Play With A Twist
As most trainers in any industry know, role playing is a great way for new staff members to obtain hands-on experience before actually getting their hands on anything. Role plays are typically conducted in a controlled environment with other staff members, and each scenario usually ends with a positive conclusion.
Putting The Puzzle Together
Imagine a 500- or 1000-piece puzzle dumped on a table; some pieces are right-side up, while others are upside down. Each cardboard cutout represents one of the bits and pieces of staff training.
Begin With The Right Tools
Working as a camp counselor is one of the most challenging and rigorous jobs a young person can have. At first glance, it may be viewed as a fun job to run around, teach activities, and make friends, but employees very quickly understand the immense responsibility of caring for other people’s children.
Taking Stock
On Jan. 2, 2023, Monday Night Football was anything but ordinary. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a medical emergency on live television.
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.
The Second Scourge Of Electronic Technology
Most day and overnight camps forbid campers from using their phones. Most camps also forbid staff members from the same—at least in front of campers.
This-N-That
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