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 Staff to interview, supplies to purchase, and your CPR certification is out of date.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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For most camps, camp marketing is not a dedicated role. It is an added responsibility layered onto already demanding jobs. Directors, office managers, and program leaders often find themselves managing social posts, email campaigns, and website updates whenever time allows. Marketing becomes reactive and driven by urgency rather than being strategic. Effective camp marketing does […]
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Giving Tuesday happens once a year, but the relationships you build last far longer. This newer global day of giving, held each Tuesday after Thanksgiving, gives camps a chance to connect with their community and secure funding for scholarships, programs, and facilities. The real opportunity extends beyond a single day. You can create a foundation […]
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Turn feedback into a camp improvement plan that drives change, and learn how to create a plan with actionable steps and measurable goals. But where to get the feedback from? Your staff sees camp from angles you can’t always catch. They notice when the arts and crafts supply closet runs empty every Tuesday. They watch […]
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A camp’s culture doesn’t happen overnight. It grows through shared experiences, simple traditions, and the stories that campers and staff carry with them year after year. Whether you run a summer camp, a faith-based retreat, or a youth program, these building blocks create belonging, forge identity, and spark that unmistakable “this feels like home” experience. […]
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Here are some fun activities and icebreakers perfect for the first day of camp! Mix these games in while going over the camp rules, and you’ll get to know your campers in no time. These also help break things up and keep a fun camp atmosphere while discussing a heavier subject. Look for the bonus […]
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You are reading this because you want to run camp in some capacity and you are cautiously exploring if it’s feasible to do effectively and safely; that is, you are not looking for reasons to close, but rather reasons to run camp.
To Camp, Not to Camp, or Virtual Camp. What is right for your Summer Camp Read More »
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