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Camping Magazine
A Camp Girl Forever
March 6, 2020
In June of 1963, at the age of eight, I boarded an overnight train in Chicago bound for Camp Agawak in Minocqua, Wisconsin. I was clutching my Teddy bear, Zelda. Jittery during...
Inflection Points: Why Character Counts
March 6, 2020
Inflection points refer to everything from mathematical equations to management advice. But, equally, if not more, compelling is an application of the concept to the growth...
Moving On — A Place to Share
March 6, 2020
I quietly said goodbye to a part of my life last summer — the part that had Bridget in it for the past 13 years. She first entered my world when she was an eager little kid in my...
The Incident Response Plan: Assess and Update Yours
March 6, 2020
With summer's 2020 season looming, staff hiring and camper recruitment is in full swing, but we're also ordering supplies, determining content for staff orientation, and making...
Safe, Sanitary Water
March 6, 2020
It's been years since we talked about potable water systems in Building Principles, and with opening camp just around the corner, this seems like an ideal time to revisit some of...
Moving Forward Together — March 2020
March 6, 2020
Another exciting summer season of adventurous fun and learning at camp is just ahead. I hope you will take every opportunity available to ardently articulate the considerable...
2020 January/February Camping Magazine
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Building Belonging in the Age of Anxiety
January 2, 2020
Where do you belong? Close your eyes for a second and ask yourself that question. Can you picture a place where upon arrival you feel totally safe, respected, and loved? If you can...
The Next Wave Isn't Blue or Red — It's Young: Understanding and Supporting Gen Z
January 1, 2020
In November 2018, 15-year-old Greta Thunberg began a two-week strike in front of the Swedish Parliament. She was on a mission to bring attention to the looming threat of climate...
Fear Interrupted: Reframing Cross-Cultural Narratives at Camp
January 1, 2020
Several years ago, when I directed my camp program specifically for African- American teen girls (Camp Butterfly), there were many memorable moments. But one in particular has been...
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