Why “Hate” Is Unfairly Demonized While “Love” Gets a Free Pass

Learn how overcoming procrastination by facing your most avoided tasks can lead to greater productivity. Discover practical tips from personal experience and expert advice.

My staff seem to be rushing toward success, checking off career milestones without taking the time to discover who they really are. Unable to make mistakes and grow into the person they're meant to be.

Discover how the principle of Subsidiarity, inspired by Scotland's devolution, can revolutionize management in summer camps by empowering frontline staff to take charge and solve problems efficiently.

The rise of intensive parenting and its impact on summer camps is causing significant challenges, with parents increasingly demanding special treatment for their children. This trend is driven by cultural, economic, and social anxieties, affecting camp operations nationwide.

Last week, I faced the challenging task of getting 12 camps ACA accredited while managing my own camp with 450 campers. Here's how prioritizing the most important tasks helped me stay productive and successful.

When you think of summer camp, s'mores often come to mind. However, many camp directors secretly Hate the mess and logistics involved. Introducing a new twist on this classic treat: S'mores. By swapping out graham crackers and chocolate bars for Chips Ahoy cookies, you can simplify the process and delight campers and staff alike

A lesson from the All Blacks

Understanding Children's Perceptions: Insights from John Locke's Thought Experiment

Explore the crucial distinction between values and beliefs in shaping decision-making at summer camps.

If this was your last summer at camp? If you knew you couldn’t return, what would you start doing differently?

Explore why summer camp staff often struggle to admit when they don't know and how training can encourage openness and collaboration.

Part 3

Children today are growing up in a culture steeped in comparison, significantly amplified by the omnipresence of social media. Then, we compound this at camp by offering enhanced programming at a cost, creating an unintended layer of social stratification. It's time to reconsider add-on programming, emphasizing inclusivity and equality to ensure every camper feels valued.

Offering lots of program options might seem beneficial, but psychological phenomena such as the Paradox of Choice suggest otherwise. Simplifying offerings not only makes decisions easier for parents and campers but also significantly enhances overall satisfaction.

(The problem of choice part 2)

Discover the surprising truth about camp add-on programs. Learn how focusing on fewer, high-quality options can enhance your camp's brand, improve participant satisfaction, and significantly increase your bottom line.

Understand the magical bond between your campers and the young adults that care for them.

Discover the secret ingredient that transforms overnight camps into tight-knit communities, and how Day Camps can replicate this magic. Explore the parallels between the fervor of British football fans and the communal spirit of camps, all through the lens of collective effervescence.

The final Part of our Staff Recognition Programs