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The Sochi Olympics took place last month, and even though the athletes competed on snow and ice, the games were surprisingly reminiscent of summer camp, particularly from a staff perspective. Many athletes were there for the first time. Some, however, were competing in their second, third, or even fifth Olympic games. Each summer at camp,… Leggi altro »
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Who is Watching Your Children? A Look at Camp Staff and Leadership
If you submit prospective babysitters through background and reference checks just for a date night with your spouse or significant other, then you probably have an extreme interest in just who will be taking care of your children at summer camp. Thanks in part to movies and television, many parents have images of young, barely… Leggi altro »
Are You One in a Million?
According to the American Camp Association (ACA), nearly 1.2 million people take on the adventure of working at camp each summer. They come from all over the world and all walks of life. Some of them are former campers while others have never experienced summer camp at all. Their educations are as diverse as their… Leggi altro »
Being a Camp Counselor Builds Skills for Your Future
The guest blog this week is from Alyson, Camp Starlight’s Assistant Director. “Most of hype you hear about why you should be a summer camp counselor involves fun, friendship, and sunshine! However, it may come as a surprise that one of the best reasons to become a camp counselor is the impact it will have… Leggi altro »