January 8, 2021
Summer Camp in 2021 with COVID-19 Precautions
Pam Cobb has been the director and owner of Camp Runoia for 34 summers. Situated…
October 21, 2020
Plan Summer Camp During COVID in 2021: One Camp’s Approach
As the co-owner and director of Camp Manitou, an all-boys camp in Central Maine, Jon Deren’s experience during summer 2020 was equal parts rewarding and challenging. This isn't likely to…
October 19, 2020
Pushing Forward to Create a Brighter Future
Dear Friends, I’ve been reflecting recently on the shared experience we’ve endured since March. Working to find my own center through this disorienting time, I’ve landed on a couple guiding…
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…
August 17, 2020
Summer Camp Family Programs: Pivot to Adventure Trips
As a summer camp leader, you’ve always leaned on, and learned from your peers. Sometimes you’re looking for advice about ways to support campers in new ways. Other times it’s…
July 15, 2020
Group Event and Rental Tips for Summer Camps
On an early summer call with a camp director who had made the decision to close camp this summer, we heard the first rumblings of what would soon emerge as…
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…
July 1, 2020
Eight Fun Virtual Activities for Summer Camps
Camp, at its heart, is fun and brings so much joy to every camper who…
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…
June 8, 2020
How it Felt when My Camp Closed for the Summer
Anyone who knows me knows that I love camp. I have spent 10 screen-free summers…
June 5, 2020
Purpose and Hope
Dear Friends, The last month has been brutal for the camp industry. I don’t have…
May 7, 2020
Training Summer Camp Staff Online: Four Tips
Arriving at camp with some knowledge under their belts can help counselors build confidence and can make the transition to camp as seamless as possible. For this reason, there is…
May 1, 2020
Encouragement from CampMinder
Dear Friends, I’m writing to send you some encouragement and good vibes from Boulder as…
April 30, 2020
Eight Summer Camp Activities Your Campers Can Do At Home
COVID-19 has created uncertainty around everything we do, and has taken away the predictability of…
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…
April 20, 2020
Why Summer Camp Matters Now More Than Ever
Our camp community is where we turn when times get tough. We call our oldest…
