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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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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Fall registration is your first chance to boost enrollment for next summer. Get it right, and you’ll secure early commitments, forecast staffing needs with confidence, […]

Life Skills You Gain at Summer Camp as a Camp Counselor
Summer Camp is also Career Training Working at summer camp is more than leading games, singing songs, and eating questionable amounts of bug spray (by […]

Turning Feedback into Your Camp Improvement Plan
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 […]

Communication: What Camp Staff Should Know Before Camp
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 […]

Building Resilient Camp Leadership for Next Season
When you focus on building resilient camp leadership, you’re giving your team the confidence and skills to handle anything that comes their way next summer. […]

Designing a Camp Registration Process Parents Actually Like
Camp registration used to mean paper forms, fax machines (remember those?), and endless back-and-forth with parents. But a quarter into the 21st century, expectations have […]

The Camp Staff Draw: How Working at Summer Camp Built My Leadership, Confidence, and Career Skills
Why Working at Summer Camp Is So Life-Changing Summer camp jobs aren’t just about crafts and campfires; they’re about leadership, patience, and real-world growth. Working […]

How Much Does Camp Management Software Cost? (A Practical Guide for Camp Directors)
Shopping for camp management software? One of the first questions that comes up is: How much will this really cost? Between different pricing models, feature […]

Engaging the Board: Off-Season Reports, Stories, and Vision
The off-season presents your best opportunity to engage your camp board with clarity and purpose. With the right mix of camp board reports, compelling stories, […]


