Summer camp can provide transformative growth for kids, but the transition back to school can be hard. Share these tips to smooth the process.
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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.
The post-camp blues are a well-documented phenomenon. Camp is filled with joy, adventure, and new friendships, so it’s no surprise that the end of camp typically leaves campers feeling a sense of sadness and loss.
The post-camp blues are a well-documented phenomenon. Camp is filled with joy, adventure, and new friendships, so it’s no surprise that the end of camp typically leaves campers feeling a sense of sadness and loss.
The rise of technology has made it increasingly challenging for camps to enforce device-free environments. If your camp is struggling with campers’ dependence on their devices, you’re not alone.
Summer camps create a sense of community among campers and staff alike. In my previous role as an Assistant Camp Director, I’ve seen firsthand the positive impact that intentional camp design can have on campers.
One final benefit to camp jobs is how they provide great fodder for job interviews. Your camp staff will surely be sitting face to face with a new potential employer and be asked to give an example of when they used a specific skill.
Non-summer camp books are just as important as those specific to our industry. When it comes to leadership, there’s no shortcut to success.
Summer camp is a balancing act for camp directors. You have to create an atmosphere where kids can have fun and learn important skills, and you have to level up your staff experience to encourage positive growth and professional development.
As camp directors and counselors, you are some of the most innovative and creative people on the planet. You’re also deeply committed to creating meaningful experiences for as many kids as possible, no matter who they are and what support they need.
Charles Fahlsing has been a member of the CampMinder team for years, but he fondly remembers his days as the Director of Camping Services at YMCA Camp AGQ in Michigan.
As a Client Success Manager at CampMinder, I spend my days supporting camps across the country in their work to facilitate meaningful summer experiences.
As we’ve mentioned in our first and second blog posts, the topic of race and privilege is more than just a topic we are passionate about—it’s also personal.