More Than Lenses And Lighting
Founded in 1976, the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) has put cameras into the hands of hundreds of young filmmakers since summer camps began in 2013. SIFF Camps foster a fun, welcoming environment for young people to engage their creativity through film, with the freedom and technology to explore what excites them.
Combatting The Trauma Of These Times
A few years ago, camping psychologist Bob Ditter and I co-facilitated several conference workshops. Bob would share a critical element in the health-and-wellness realm of camp staff members, and I would share an activity that explored that topic.
Exploring The Stages Of Group Development
Throughout the season, camp staff members progress through various levels of group development. These stages are both necessary and normal:
Building A Case--Part 1
In the early 1980s, while I was a manager of a Christian camp in Illinois, I heard of a new program called a “low-ropes” course. I didn’t have any experience in “challenge-type” activities, but the co
Stretch & Twist
As camp time gets ever closer (wasn't it just yesterday that we had closing ceremonies?) it's time to jumpstart camp and get the ideas flowing.