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Camping Magazine
Love the One You’re With: Self-Care at Camp
May 3, 2021
One of the common threads of this past year was the sheer amount of alone time most of us experienced. Even if you live in a full house like I do, the pace and variety of social...
A Safe Space: From Trauma-Informed to Trauma-Infused — What to Know and How to Help
May 3, 2021
Across the land, schools and summer camps have embraced a movement to better understand trauma and how it affects a child’s ability to learn and self-regulate their behavior. As...
Finding That Inner Shine
May 3, 2021
I slip on my Birkenstocks and my toes feel a ghostly dust of sand from my last outing. I snatch my cornflower blue baseball cap, which has done nothing to help my face escape the...
Strategies for Serving Top Nine Allergen-Free Meals
May 3, 2021
Goodbye eggs, milk, wheat, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and sesame! While it would be rare to have a camper who has all these allergies, you may have multiple campers...
Watch Your Words: The Power of Language
May 3, 2021
While we relish the opportunity to write each edition of the column, this issue is particularly exciting as it is composed with the hope that it is useful for those who will be...
Moving Forward Together: May 2021
May 3, 2021
I am filled with excitement and optimism about the approaching camp season.
Promoting a Culture of Appreciation
May 1, 2021
We all want to feel valued and appreciated. This is especially true in a job situation. We typically are motivated to do our best work when the folks on top notice our efforts and...
How to Make Your Campers’ Experience More Equitable and Inclusive
May 1, 2021
What if I told you that as a camp counselor you are in the position to change a life? That by committing to making your campers feel seen, heard, and valued, you could be an...
Connecting to the Purpose of Camp
May 1, 2021
The phrase “now more than ever” has become cliché for good reason this year. After experiencing the many negative impacts of the pandemic, campers and staff have an even deeper...
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