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Camp ProgrammingCOVID19
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 on a sandy-bottomed lake in Maine, Runoia is an all-girls camp that teaches girls resilience…
Sarah Braker 0
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Camp Manitou
Camp ProgrammingCOVID19
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…
Sarah Braker 2
Love5
CampMinderCOVID19
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…
Dan Konigsberg 0
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summer camp and COVID-19 activities with two people rowing in a canoe
Camp LeadershipCOVID19
August 28, 2020

Summer Camp and COVID-19: Opening for Families and Remote Workers

When the pandemic sent everyone into lockdown in early 2020, our Client Success Team made…
Sarah Braker 0
Love7
a kid playing tennis with a mask on at a summer camp that stayed open in 2020
Camp LeadershipCOVID19
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…
Sarah Braker 3
Love7
a group of people backpacking in the mountains
Camp ProgrammingCOVID19
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…
Sarah Braker 0
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Camp LeadershipCOVID19
August 5, 2020

12 Great Books for Summer Camp Directors to Boost Your Expertise

As a camp director, you hone your skills in many ways. You learn from your experiences as campers and counselors and then replicate meaningful experiences for the next generation of…
Sarah Braker 0
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a stack of old letters with a map and a magnifying glass
Camp LeadershipCOVID19
August 5, 2020

Prepare for Summer Camp 2021 with These Five Down Time Projects

Charles Fahlsing is CampMinder’s senior client success manager, but he fondly remembers his days as…
Sarah Braker 0
Love5
kids smiling at camp
Camp LeadershipCOVID19
July 23, 2020

Tips to Effectively Fundraise for Summer Camp in the Midst of COVID-19

For John Tilley, summer camp is life. He first worked in camp as a Junior…
Sarah Braker 0
Love3
cabin at camp
Camp ProgrammingCOVID19
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…
Sarah Braker 0
Love3
Camp LeadershipCOVID19
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…
Sarah Braker 0
Love3
Camp ProgrammingCOVID19
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…
Sarah Braker 0
Love3
Camp LeadershipCOVID19
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…
Sarah Braker 0
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kid getting ready to run
Camp ProgrammingCOVID19
June 16, 2020

Free Virtual Summer Camp Programming from CAMP@HOME and UNICEF USA

Camp people often say that they were their most authentic and best selves at camp,…
Sarah Braker 0
Love5
kid sitting on a deck
Camp ProgrammingCOVID19
June 16, 2020

Six Summer Camp Activities that Work with Social Distancing

When we think of kids at camp, we picture them walking arm-in-arm, huddling around a…
Sarah Braker 0
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trees at sunset
Camp LeadershipCOVID19
June 9, 2020

How Summer Camps are Responding to COVID-19: June Update

When our Crisis Management Team began calling each one of our client camps in April to see how they were responding to COVID-19, our goal was two-fold. First, we wanted…
Sarah Braker 1
Love5
group of girls at camp
Camp InspirationCOVID19
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…
Travis Ramos 0
Love4
CampMinderCOVID19
June 5, 2020

Purpose and Hope

Dear Friends, The last month has been brutal for the camp industry. I don’t have…
Dan Konigsberg 0
Love3
two boys making silly faces
Camp LeadershipCOVID19
May 29, 2020

How to Provide Emotional Support for Campers During the Pandemic

No matter your camp, the activities and traditions, the common thread among camp directors is…
Sarah Braker 0
Love5
one person holding an umbrella over another person
Camp LeadershipCOVID19
May 13, 2020

How Summer Camps Can Manage a Crisis with Accountability and Kindness

As we move closer to summer, we know that every camp is in decision-making mode.…
Sarah Braker 0
Love4
girl on a swing
Camp LeadershipCOVID19
May 13, 2020

Four Tips for Keeping Summer Camp Safe by Maintaining Health at Home

Safety has always been the number one priority for summer camps. This summer it is…
Sarah Braker 0
Love5
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Camp ProgrammingCOVID19
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…
Sarah Braker 0
Love3
silhouette of a person meditating
Camp LeadershipCOVID19
May 5, 2020

Use Mindfulness to Strengthen Resilience for Summer Camp Staff

Times are tough and overwhelming right now, and if you’re struggling to stay balanced, you’re not alone. This is where can can use mindfulness to strengthen resilience. It's a strategy…
Sarah Braker 0
Love4
CampMinderCOVID19
May 1, 2020

Encouragement from CampMinder

Dear Friends, I’m writing to send you some encouragement and good vibes from Boulder as…
Dan Konigsberg 1
Love3
Three people looking at stars
Camp InspirationCamp ProgrammingCOVID19
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…
Sarah Braker 0
Love4
woman working at a computer
Camp LeadershipCOVID19
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…
Analiese Brown 2
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Assorted Post It Notes
Camp MarketingCOVID19
April 23, 2020

Communicating with Summer Camp Families During COVID-19: Five Tips

As a camp director during this crisis, you need to implement best practices for communicating…
Sarah Braker 0
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flowers
Camp LeadershipCOVID19
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…
Sarah Braker 5
Love4
Two campers in a hammock
Camp InspirationCOVID19
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…
Sarah Braker 0
Love3
CampMinderCOVID19
April 17, 2020

An Update From CampMinder

Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe that only two weeks have passed since the last…
Dan Konigsberg 0
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