Use of Drones In Camp Settings
The use of drones in the camping setting, both from staff as well as campers, has been on the rise over the past few years.
Spend Wisely
We know it’s a financial commitment to make the leap to a camp-management software solution. With several providers on the market, how do you know which one is most practical for your camp?
Marketing—A Never-Ending Journey
Once upon a time, camp was a place to get away from it all. The nearest cell phone tower couldn’t quite reach the grounds, and if there even was internet connecti
Social Media
Over the past 10 years, social media have had an enormous impact on our culture. Face-to-face communication is quickly becoming outdated, and online communication is becoming the wave of the future.
Nix Nurses At The Med Center
Camp nurses are one of the most challenging summer positions to fill. Nurses are highly qualified, and they may have a difficult time asking for even a week off from their regular commitment to work
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
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
Everyday Technology
We've subscribed to one of those movie and TV show systems where you pay a monthly fee to access a menu of old shows and films. We recently began to "re-watch" all the episodes of the series "24."
Social Media's 7 Deadly Sins
As more and more of us make use of social media to network, connect and get our message out there, we are more and more likely to make mistakes.Dare we even say commit "sins"?Shari Donk at
Live CampHacker Events
Tune in today -- March 6 -- for two live video events featuring our friends from CampHacker!At 2 p.m. EST, CampHacker will be part of the Social Media Hangout from the Tri-State Social Media
Camp Business iPad, iPhone Apps
Camp Business is excited to announce its new apps for iPhone and iPad!Now, you can take Camp Business with you everywhere you go--to the dining hall, on that long field trip bus ride, at the camp
What Are Your Campers Worth?
As camp professionals, we all know the value of camp for campers. But what are your campers really worth to you--monetarily?It's tough to put a finger on just what each of your campers means to your
Podcast: Rock Out At Camp Fairs
Are you getting the most out of the camp fair experience?Camp fairs aren't the marketing juggernaut they once were, but they can still be useful places to recruit campers--if you know the best way to
Social Media Smarts
Most camps these days make use of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.It's a great way to connect with customers, staff and fellow camp professionals.But are you really being social on
Podcast: Camp Alumni
How do you keep in touch with your camp alumni?Do you invite them to off-season events, converse with them on Facebook, visit them in their schools?Building a good relationship with this summer's
Safer Online Interaction
We all know that it's important for camp professionals to strengthen their relationships with the children they serve.It's fun to keep in touch with kids after camp is over--and it's tempting to turn
What Campers Say About Camp
Let your campers tell your story:This video from YMCA Camp Seymour shows why your best marketers are the very kids you serve. Hear in their own words why camp is important and the lifelong lessons
Campers Take Notice
To keep campers coming back, put the message out that you are open for business. Even if they can’t remember where they “heard that name before,” they will stop and take notice the more they hear abou
Marketing Your Camp Video
You've spent the summer gathering great footage for your camp marketing video. You're well on your way to creating your masterpiece.But once it's finished, how do you best share it?Here are some tips