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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As a camp professional, you pour into others every day. Campers, staff, families—they all need you at your best. But how often do you refill your own cup? Leadership grows through intentional learning, and reading (or listening) is still one of the most accessible ways to fuel that growth. This post shares six books that […]
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The Truth About Camp Jobs: Communication is Everything What is the one thing that makes camp run the best? While there are many fantastic responses to that question, if you ask seasoned camp staff, you may hear a common theme: communication. At summer camp, communication isn’t just a “nice to have” skill. Communication is the […]
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Mid-summer at camp brings unforgettable moments, campfire songs, goofy skits, and campers conquering fears. However, it also brings something else: exhaustion, frayed nerves, and burnout among even your most dedicated staff. Let’s take a look at how to manage burnout at summer camp. Addressing burnout protects the culture you’ve worked hard to build. Here’s how […]
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Here’s some camp staff encouragement for the sunburned and emotionally drained—the ones running on trail mix and sheer determination. It’s the middle of the summer, the excitement from the beginning of camp is waning, and the finish line isn’t quite visible yet. But the campers keep coming, and the sun keeps rising, and you’re still […]
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