Capital Improvements
Everyone has a vision of what will make their camp perfect. Unfortunately, that vision may not jibe with reality (or users’ ideas of a perfect camp), which is why it’s critical to develop a team
Kids Night Out
“Economy of scale?” Owners of smaller camps often ask that question when they look at the rising costs in their business plan for the next season. How can they compete when larger
When The Bed Bugs Bite
Most camp directors haven’t heard the words “bed bugs” since we were young. Right before going to sleep in a Walton’s moment, someone yelled, “Good night, Bill! Don’t let the bed bugs
Prevent “Waste”ful Spending
There are many reasons that visitors come to a camp. They might be the location, amenities, programming, or a combination of these features, but it’s most likely not for the water or
The Pursuit Of Organizational Excellence
Take a minute and think about your camp. Do you have an old, decrepit arts-and-crafts cabin? Maybe there’s a neglected sports shed filled with deflated soccer balls. How about a pothole-
Part 2--Growing From The Inside
Successful internal leadership development (ILD) programs are those which clearly define what leadership is and how leaders mature. Having reviewed the philosophy and proposed a
Don’t Just Phone It In
Although Camp Young Judaea-Texas in Wimberley, Texas, provides a technology-free environment for campers, the operation can’t run smoothly without modern technology. In