Creative Impulses
Effective camp programming demands Creativity, appropriate Application (teaching methodology), Material that is relevant, and careful Planning.
The Right Foot
I can remember that day when I got up early, packed my car with clothes, sandals, books, a few pictures, and said my good-byes for the summer.
Orient Before Orientation
Starting at a new camp is a difficult challenge to accept. Whether you're a counselor, a program director or a new camp director there's a lot to be done and a lot to be learned. Orientation for new staff and directors
Problem Behavior at Camp
Our contemporary culture interprets antisocial, incompatible and abrasive behavior from a different perspective than in the "good old days" when conformity and a clear differentiation between acceptable
The Buddy System
How do you motivate a camper? Well, you really can't. Every human being has the choice to give a 100 percent effort… or to give something less than 100 percent.
College/Camp Connection
Many communities are fortunate to have a college or university campus in their own neighborhood. College campuses are very often an untapped resource for camp programming.
The Art of Arts & Crafts
Crafting an arts and crafts program for your camp may not be brain surgery, but the subtle precision and patience of a surgeon is often needed for a healthy program to take root.