Choosing What Matters Most
Aquatic activities have always been a large part of my life. I was one of those kids that learned how to swim before I walked. Growing up, the worst days of summer were those when I had the dreaded
Cook Up Some Leftover Creativity
An experienced summer camp cook usually has preparing the right amount of food down to a science. But sometimes leftovers happen! What to do with the extras? Turn those leftover pancakes into a yummy
Call For Contributors
Do you have an article you have been thinking of writing for Camp Business? Now is the time to look over the list of topics we are seeking for our upcoming Sept/Oct and Nov/Dec issues.
Time Outs As Treats
Solitary time is missing from our daily schedules. Those restorative, reflective moments when we can appreciate, take stock, problem-solve, meditate, or pray have been eclipsed by smart phones,
Two Cultures, One Goal
Late one afternoon last week in my classroom, where the remnants of the day’s lesson on connotation and denotation still remained in bright turquoise marker on my whiteboard, a mom stopped in for an i
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
Blessed Routines
I’m watching the predictable patterns of life starting to play out now that 2013 has officially kicked in. I find both comfort and, admittedly, some drudgery in routine. You don't need a fortune cooki
Food Service Trends To Be Discussed
FCSI-The Americas, the only consulting society dedicated to serving independent food-service design and hospitality management professionals, will host a half-day event immediately preceding the
Increase Kids’ Exposure
School shootings galvanize people’s views on gun control, violent video games, aggressive lyrics, security systems, and mental health care. It's time to think about what we SHOULD be exposing our chi
Grind Out Breast Cancer!
Freshpark Industries has partnered with Boarding For Breast Cancer (B4BC) with the introduction of their first product collaboration. This pink version of Freshpark's Grind rail benefits breast
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
Take A Bite From Apple
Mike Markkula isn’t a household name. Yet millions of people in the world are impacted by his influence. Perhaps you’d be more familiar with his business partners--Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Is yo
Lighten Up A Bit
Claude Jarman Jr. was a young man of 12 in 1946 when the movie The Yearling was released. Claude played young Jody in the film and was awarded a “Juvenile Oscar” for his fine and emotional performance
Fight For The Right To Camp
Editor’s Note Rick BraschlerThis year we thought we’d shake things up and let a “Guest Editor” take a whack at programming an issue of their choice—from their perspective. This issue, Rick Braschler
Lead Me Not Into Temptation
I offered to watch my 8-year-old’s belongings tonight at Gate B8. From across the hall, he had seen the Chicago Museum of Natural History store in O’Hare. Parenting: It's a jungle out there!We could
Wait, There’s More! Infomercials for 2013
Most families have a humorous Christmas or holiday-themed tradition that’s better off remaining within the family unit than being shared: Uncle Jim’s hideous reindeer sweater, Grandma’s Brussels sprou
Defining Quality
This is a reprint of a Week-Ender column that originally ran in May 2011Quality--how do you define it? What is its true definition? What makes your camp stand out from all the others?If you look it
Pentair Portable Pool Lift
Pentair Aquatic Systems has added a new portable version of its popular AquaTRAM™ line of pool access lifts for inground pools--called the AquaTRAM™ PT. The Pentair Aqua Tram PT portable pool liftThe
Tri-State Camp Conference
Want to be a part of the largest gathering of camp professionals in the world? Are you ready to learn, share and grow within the summer camp industry? Your chance is here! The largest gathering of cam
A Doggone Good Christmas Card
We've all been there -- trying to capture the perfect moment for the annual Christmas card! And if you think humans are difficult, try dogs!Watch as the Camp Illahee staff try to wrangle camp dogs