We can all agree that summer is the best time of year, but there are other occasions when we can bring the camp spirit to non-summer months. One of the most obvious is Halloween.
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Tons of Activities to Engage Campers
Save this list of 27 activities to fill in your schedule and amp up the fun.
Everyone loves a theme! Here’s a few suggestions that campers are sure to get into.
Experts weigh in with creative activities and tips to help campers with ADHD have meaningful camp experiences.
So many tasks, activities, and responsibilities from your days as a camper or counselor have benefits beyond the months of June through August.
The holidays claim to be the most wonderful time of the year, but as any camp kid knows, summer actually deserves that title. How do you bring the joy of summer to the winter months?
Why are we suggesting these eight TED Talks for camp directors? Picture it now: a lovely spring day, a shady tree, and hours upon hours to read a book full of great advice.
We believe that it’s just as important to delve into topics that are adjacent to camp, which is why we put together this list of non-summer camp podcasts for camp directors.
Anyone who knows me knows that I love camp. I have spent 10 screen-free summers (seven as a camper and three as a counselor) at Camp Birch Trail for Girls in Minong, Wisconsin, enjoying all that the Northwoods has to offer.
COVID-19 has created uncertainty around everything we do, and has taken away the predictability of our schedules. Many parents are feeling this acutely, and are now expected to do their own work while also supporting their kids with virtual school activities.
Our camp community is where we turn when times get tough. We call our oldest friends, we plan and attend virtual events, and we support our peers who are doing everything they can to make sure kids have a place to go this summer.
“Why do you keep going back to camp?” This question was obviously on the minds of various friends and family members, based on how often I was asked.
It’s February and love is in the air, but with the decidedly challenging weather that comes with the season, love is definitely harder to feel through all those winter layers.
What does your camp pin for inspiration? Fun outdoor activities to try with campers? Photos you share on your website?
Registration is here. And camp seems so close… yet so far away. The good news: We’ve got some more camp-inspired GIFs to help you pass the time.