Overnight Vs. Day Camp
There is no single recipe for building a successful camp, but there is one key ingredient that must be included—an exceptional staff. After spending almost 30 years immersed in camp culture, most recently
Where Have All The Camp Staff Gone?
In recent months, I find myself humming the modern folk song, “Where have all the flowers gone?”, written by Pete Seeger (although in my opinion—best sung by the Kingston Trio). This melancholy tune has been a
The Power of Partnerships
While the field of parks and recreation is often associated with fun and games, it should also be known for how it advances education in environmental stewardship and sustainability for children. Many local
Avoid Becoming #NOTMETOO
Under federal, state, and local laws, all employers—including camps—have a legal obligation to investigate and remediate harassment. Although most of us are familiar with sexual harassment (based
Short and Sweet
Distracted. Impatient. Overwhelmed. Unfortunately, this is how today’s learner is often described (thank you, multi-tasking, and not at all what I am doing while writing this)! Not only is this the case in school and
Cast The Right Net
I recently attended a summer job fair at Louisiana State University (LSU) with hopes of finding my “aha moment” to explain what makes college-aged kids want to work at camp. It was no surprise that I came
A Pinny For Your Thoughts
I recently attended a 3-day conference on eating disorders, where the message was clear: Within the range of healthy weight, human bodies come in all shapes and sizes. Yet popular media promulgate an
A Match Made For Camp
For camp directors and owners whose innate nature is to serve others, there is little that will stand in the way of fulfilling that mission—even a global pandemic.