Getting ready for summer camp is exciting, until it’s time to pack. Suddenly parents are staring at a suitcase wondering: How many socks does a kid actually need for a week? Do they need rain gear? What if they forget something important? Packing for camp doesn’t have to be stressful. With the right plan, you […]
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You made it through the hiring process, but now you need to survive the summer. Future camp counselors usually ask some very similar questions. Am I actually ready for this job?What happens if a camper gets homesick?How do I inspire the correct behavior in my campers?What should I pack? Here’s the thing: you’ve been hired. […]
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Every summer, families ask the same question: Is summer camp really worth it? Between cost, schedules, and packing lists, camp is a big commitment. For most families, the return on that investment is much bigger than a week or two away from home. Summer camp consistently helps kids build confidence, independence, social skills, and resilience […]
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Do I belong here? That’s the question running through every camper’s mind on day one. As counselors and camp leaders, we often think belonging develops over time. And it does. But the decision to stay open or shut down happens fast. Within the first few hours, campers subconsciously decide whether camp feels safe, welcoming, and […]
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Rainy Day at Camp? Good. Here’s How to Make It One of the Best Days Anyway. Rainy day at camp? Good. Here’s how to make it one of the best days anyway. Rainy days have a reputation at camp that is undeserved. Yes, the schedule gets flipped. Yes, the energy feels different. And yes, someone […]
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Camp registration should be exciting! You’re signing up for campfires, new friendships, and stories that will last for years. But the registration process can sometimes feel overwhelming. Parents often run into long forms, medical paperwork, waivers, and payment deadlines that aren’t always explained clearly. Summer camp registration is the process parents complete to enroll a […]
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So you’re thinking about working at a summer camp. Good call! What other job lets you spend your summer days outside, building soft skills, and mentoring kids? Not many. You build leadership skills, learn to solve problems quickly, develop confidence, and make friendships that tend to last far beyond the season. (If you need even […]
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Let me guess. You work at camp because you love answering emails. It’s your favorite pastime. A hobby even! Oh, it’s not? You got into camp because you want to spend your days mentoring staff and watching campers grow? I suppose that makes sense. So what’s one way to get there and skip answering the […]
AI at Camp: Save 10 Hours a Week & Keep the Human Touch Read More »
Your to-do list is long. Staff to interview, supplies to purchase, and your CPR certification is out of date. Running a summer camp is a test in time management, and the preparation for summer is no different. What comes first? What has the highest priority? Every task feels important, every decision feels urgent, and the […]
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Running a camp involves more than schedules and to-do lists. It involves responsibility for children’s safety, parents’ trust, staff morale, organizational finances, and the emotional experience of every camper who walks through your gates. It means being the person others look to when something goes wrong. Camp leadership stress accumulates long before the first camper […]
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