Everything Is A Programming Opportunity
How do you become a chainsaw artist? That is the question that has been “stumping” me lately. You see, I work at a camp in a forest, and while there are thousands of trees, there are also thousands of
Special Needs Camp Survey
Do you run a special needs camp?Anna Park, recreation supervisor for Glastonbury Parks and Recreation in Connecticut, is looking for feedback.If you run a special needs camp, she would appreciate
Off-Season Camps For Adults
Summer is almost over, but that doesn't mean your camp has to sit idle in the off-season.Many camps open their doors to groups during the Fall, Winter and Spring for reunions, retreats, weddings,
Which Way Is North?
Here's a fun and practical activity to do with your campers, courtesy of Nature Rocks:Step 1. Get a stick. Step 2. Plant the stick in the ground. Make sure it is tall stick that will cast a good
Fresh Group Games
Are your group games at camp getting a little stale? It's that time of the summer when you need to shake up the routine.Here are some fun games you can play on any patch of grass or playground,
Human Foosball
Foosball--or table football--can be traced back to the original patent in the 1890s, according to Wikipedia. Aleandro Finistierre wanted to make a table form of soccer that would be fun for
Group Games
The secret to many of these games is not playing them too long. 10-20 minutes often being the maximum. If the kids aren’t allowed to play the game until they are tired of it they will look forward to playing it again
Get Your Motors Running
Have you ever experienced the exhilaration of trying a new sport skill and getting it right on your first try? Maybe it was your first attempt at springing a handstand in gymnastics, a forward-pike dive from the