CampDoc Offers Text Message Alert Tool
ANN ARBOR, Michigan--CampDoc.com, an electronic health record system for camps, announced the release of its text message alert tool that allows camps to easily send mass
Zac Brown Fulfills Dream To Launch Camp Southern Ground
Ever wonder what Grammy award-winning singer Zac Brown does in his spare time? He's been busy getting Camp Southern Ground off the ground.
Your Campers Are Safe
Camp professionals conscientiously protect campers’ physical safety and security. However, many of us aren’t trained to think in the same way about the safety and security of the personal information we collect.
Water-Supply Challenge
We all learned in school that two-thirds of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, but only 3 percent of that is fresh water. And of that, only a fraction is available for human use; that is
A New Camp Every Week
A camp that began as an introduction to lifeguarding for kids too young to participate in our Junior Lifeguard program has now transformed into something much different. During a winter
C’est Magnifique
Canoe Island French Camp (CIFC) provides summer fun with a French accent on a private island in the San Juan archipelago of Washington State. Everything from the location to the
A Few Technological Tricks
“If you build it, they will come.” It’s a great line from an old, familiar movie. Sadly, it’s also an incredible misconception when it comes to finding new campers and families online. The truth
Masculinity in the 21st Century: Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, I shared some family history and suggested that an outdated concept of a self-made man was someone who took wild risks, showed little emotion (positive or
Parent Panel Particulars
Chris, I struggle helping my staff members understand the magnitude of their responsibility. Everything from lifeguarding to language must be approached with seriousness of purpose,
Top Programming Ideas
The possibilities are endless—but what makes your campers shout for more or ask to play “that game” one more time? We surveyed our readers and here’s what they told us makes their
You Can Do It
A great indicator of a successful camp experience is hearing former campers attribute much of the success in their adult lives to their early years at camp. I never tire of hearing, “I think that
Get Up And Get Moving
Whether it’s a relay race, a skit, or a game, nothing gets the blood pumping like good, old-fashioned play. Here are some ideas to get your campers moving (and playing) together:
Ready, Set, Action!
My husband, a TV and film producer, often compares my summer camp life to a film shoot—a 24/7 job filled with trouble-shooting and dealing with a wide range of personalities.
A Spiritual Approach
The true goal of any church-based recreation program is to retain participants and attract prospective members. However, there’s another crucial element in delivering a successful
Masculinity In The 21st Century: Part 1
I imagine my grandfathers to have been Men 1.0. My paternal grandfather—Walter Percival Thurber—was a self-taught engineer. His were slide-rule days that relied more on being clever than computer-literate.
Be An Upstander—Not A Bystander
Bullying is the second-largest epidemic in the U.S. after obesity, and it isn’t going away. More than 3.2-million children are bullied every year. An estimated 160,000 children stay home from
Wood Or Metal? Which Bunk Is Right For Your Camp?
Bunk beds and summer camp are natural companions – like peanut butter and jelly! With a variety of metal and wood bunks available, which is right for your camp? Let’s look at what they have in common and what sets them apart.
Kanakuk Child Protection Seminar Coming To Kentucky
Join Rick Braschler in discussing a serious topic that affects every camp--protecting children from predators.
Great Play Giveaway Winner Announced
Fond Du Lac, Wis.—BCI Burke, a playground, park and recreation industry provider that brings play to communities around the world, announces Gustavo Vergara, Culture and Leisure Services Director, from the city of Cape Canaveral as the winner of the Great Play Giveaway
Teaming Up To Prevent Sunburn
Nothing spoils a good time, and puts you at risk of skin cancer, quite like sunburn. At UV Skinz, it’s our goal to provide active families with clothing that will allow them to have fun outdoors