August 28, 2020
Camps and COVID-19: How One Summer Camp Stayed Open in 2020
Many camp directors and owners are curious about residential camps that chose to remain open…
July 10, 2020
How to Support Campers Aging Out from Cancelled Camps
For campers, every summer has its own unforgettable memories, however there are two in particular…
June 22, 2020
Eight More Sustainability Activities for Summer Camps
You may have heard from a fabulous frog that, “it’s not easy being green,” but…
April 29, 2020
Supporting Your Summer Camp Staff During COVID-19
Right now, camp directors like you are faced with making big decisions about how camp will operate in the 2020 season. Undoubtedly, you are anticipating the logistical challenges you’ll need…
April 22, 2020
How Summer Camps Are Responding to COVID-19 So Far
UPDATE April 28, 2020: The CampMinder Crisis Management Team has now spoken with more than 350 camp directors and leaders about their plans for this summer. Roughly three quarters of…
February 10, 2020
Summer is Coming! Here’s How You Can Stay Ahead of the Curve
Any camp director knows that summer camp isn’t just a summertime responsibility - even if…
February 10, 2020
The 14 Best Tips to Prevent Burnout for Summer Camp Directors
Ah, the human brain. Thanks to it, we’ve managed to outrun the sabertooth tigers that used to exacerbate our cortisol levels, only to encounter an entirely modern set of problems. …
April 4, 2019
Non-Summer Camp Books Every Camp Director Should Read
When it comes to leadership, there’s no shortcut to success. But reading to get advice…
March 19, 2019
10 Summer Camp Conflicts: Resolution Strategies
The summer camp environment: it’s idyllic in every sense of the word. Lazy days spent…
March 7, 2019
Building A Strong Summer Camp Leadership Team
Successful summer camps share many excellent characteristics. Always high on that list: a stellar camp…
February 20, 2018
The Best Hacks We’ve Ever Heard About Camp Management
These camp management tips and tidbits stuck with us like a new camp song. (more…)
February 8, 2018
5 Secrets To Recruiting Fun AND Safe Camp Counselors
For camp directors, staff recruiting is like the latest Paranormal Activity movie – it’ll keep you up…
