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 or the lake or even the s’mores, as good as all of those are. What makes camp special is that it is a place in a kid’s life where the […]
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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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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, […]

The Rhythm of Culture: How Traditions Shape Camps
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 […]

How to Manage Burnout at Summer Camp
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 […]

Camp Staff: You’re Doing Better Than You Think
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, […]

What Camp Counselors Really Do
Being a camp counselor usually involves more than what the job description states. Our days are full of the joy of camp and making memories […]


