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This Bunk1Buzz was written by Jared Gelb, the Assistant Director of Camp Ramaquois located in Pomona, NY.
Hiring the right staff is a major challenge for camp directors, but an even greater challenge is keeping that staff involved and excited for an entire season. Mounting evidence suggests that the more engaged employees are [...]
The last few weeks before camp starts can have camp directors feeling like they’re swinging from project to project. Volunteers can help, but sometimes organizing volunteers can take almost as much time to organize as doing it yourself. Don’t let recruiting and managing volunteers leave you time-strapped (and stressed)! These tips and tools will let [...]
“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying” – Michael Jordan
Ten days ago, it was Michael Jordan’s 50th Birthday. Growing up in suburban Chicago, my childhood years were spent idolizing MJ, whether it was watching my beloved Chicago Bulls win championships, practicing fade away game-winning buzzer [...]
It is often said that this time of year is the season of giving. As you gather around your Christmas tree or Chanukah menorah or Festivus pole or whatever holiday you celebrate this time of year, cherish your time with your family and be thankful for what you have. And after you are all done [...]
Managing a camp’s social media accounts can be a daunting task. Afterall, your camp may be on a combination of any of the following: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn, Myspace, Yourspace, Ourspace, etc. Okay…I made up the last two, but you get the point: social media use has EXPLODED and is a necessity in [...]
This Bunk1Buzz was written by Jared Gelb, the Assistant Director of Camp Ramaquois located in Pomona, NY.
I’ve heard people use a variety of words to describe their summer camp experiences, but the word that I always come back to is “magic.” The mere fact that it’s so difficult to explain why or [...]
“Change means that what was before wasn’t perfect. People want things to be better.” – Esther Dyson
Tomorrow is August 1st. That means that the end of camp is right around the corner. For many camp directors, the end of camp comes with a mixed-bag of emotions: sad that camp is done, relieved that [...]
Today’s Buzz was written by Carolyn Meyer-Wartels, LCSW-R, a Psychotherapist and Parent Counselor. Find out more about Carolyn here: www.meyerwartels.com
I will never forget when I first dropped my kids at camp for their first time. For me, it felt like someone was removing a part of my stomach without anesthesia to numb it. [...]
The Honorable Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of Boston, will be recognized for his extraordinary work on behalf of children and families at the Camp Champions event on November 1st, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston.
Camp Champions purpose is to raise money for camperships so New England’s most underserved children can benefit from a quality [...]
This guest blog was written by Kat Martin, Assistant Director of Camp Kamaji in Cass Lake, Minnesota. Kat shares what she loves about being a camp director, mainly being able to be a part of the development and journey that each camper experiences at camp and the impact camp has on each child’s life. [...]
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