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Pre-Arrival and Symptom Screening Apps for Camps, Daycares, and Schools
As many organizations prepare for in-person programs this summer, ensuring a safe environment for students, participants, and staff is crucial. Thankfully, there are several resources and tools to help you prepare for a safe and fun summer.
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5 Ways to Make Working at Summer Camp Easier
Easier? For many, working at camp is a dream come true. Working at camp is a mission to enrich other people’s lives, to make lifelong […]
What Makes Camp Special (And How to Protect It)
The power of camp is built on culture. Here’s how to build one worth protecting. What makes camp special? The answer isn’t the rope course […]
What Parents Need to Know Before Camp Starts
A director’s guide to setting expectations Drop-off day at camp can be insane. Everyone running around like squirrels preparing for a long, hard winter. It’s […]
How to Design Unforgettable Camp Activities: A Staff Guide
Quick Answer: Unforgettable camp activities spark emotion, joy, surprise, pride, or accomplishment, and give campers a story to share. The difference between a forgettable activity […]
What Gen Z Camp Counselors Want From Leadership
What Makes Gen Z Camp Staff Different Gen Z camp counselors are now the majority at summer camp. They grew up amid rapid change, digital […]
The Ultimate Summer Camp Packing List Guide
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 […]
Summer Camp Counselor Survival Guide
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 […]
Why Summer Camp Is Worth It: Camp Benefits for Kids & Families
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 […]
How Camps Create Belonging
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 […]
