No Manual For Industry Secrets
Camp work should come with a warning label. There are just some industry secrets that never seem to be covered in staff training. From solemn and serious to wild and wacky, here are 88
The Gang’s All Here—Now What?
House parties have become a popular alternative to traditional gala-style soirees and more formal fundraising affairs. An intimate home setting leaves guests relaxed and ready to give
Untangling The Web
In February 2016, I helped launch our new website for Longacre Leadership Camp in Pennsylvania. After much analysis of the design and development process, we came up with
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.
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
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.
Kanakuk Child Protection Seminar Coming To Kentucky
Join Rick Braschler in discussing a serious topic that affects every camp--protecting children from predators.
CampDoc Offers Discounted Medical Supplies
ANN ARBOR, Mich., -- Camps can now purchase medical supplies at discounted rates directly through CampDoc.com, an electronic health record system for camps.
Use of Drones In Camp Settings
The use of drones in the camping setting, both from staff as well as campers, has been on the rise over the past few years.
Spend Wisely
We know it’s a financial commitment to make the leap to a camp-management software solution. With several providers on the market, how do you know which one is most practical for your camp?
Marketing—A Never-Ending Journey
Once upon a time, camp was a place to get away from it all. The nearest cell phone tower couldn’t quite reach the grounds, and if there even was internet connecti
Social Media
Over the past 10 years, social media have had an enormous impact on our culture. Face-to-face communication is quickly becoming outdated, and online communication is becoming the wave of the future.
Nix Nurses At The Med Center
Camp nurses are one of the most challenging summer positions to fill. Nurses are highly qualified, and they may have a difficult time asking for even a week off from their regular commitment to work
Anything Goes
Frederick Douglass once said, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” Are you one of the more than 1,000 members of the Facebook group “Summer Camp Professionals”? (www.facebook.com/groups/ca
Pin It! 7 Ways To Use Pinterest For Camp
If you think Pinterest--the social media offering that brings the web to life via virtual corkboards customized with “pins” (graphics, illustrations, and images pulled straight from the web)--is just
Everyday Technology
We've subscribed to one of those movie and TV show systems where you pay a monthly fee to access a menu of old shows and films. We recently began to "re-watch" all the episodes of the series "24."
Social Media's 7 Deadly Sins
As more and more of us make use of social media to network, connect and get our message out there, we are more and more likely to make mistakes.Dare we even say commit "sins"?Shari Donk at
Live CampHacker Events
Tune in today -- March 6 -- for two live video events featuring our friends from CampHacker!At 2 p.m. EST, CampHacker will be part of the Social Media Hangout from the Tri-State Social Media
Camp Business iPad, iPhone Apps
Camp Business is excited to announce its new apps for iPhone and iPad!Now, you can take Camp Business with you everywhere you go--to the dining hall, on that long field trip bus ride, at the camp