PRB Magazine has some incredible camp, parks and rec stories thanks to contributions from readers like you. This is your chance to share your stories, insights, and experiences with a dedicated audience of 45,000 readers.
You’ll get a published story credited to your name and help draw attention to your projects on a national level.
We’ve got some great issues planned for 2024 that we’d love for you to be a part of. Please note the article submission deadline when you are considering a contribution.
JANUARY ISSUE: PLANNING
Article Submission Deadline: October 6
Primary Theme: Planning
Other Topics Covered: Competitive Pools, Recreation & Fitness Centers, Field Houses & Ice Rinks, Dog Parks, Multi-Use Fields, Emergency Response
Camp Business Magazine: Programming Ideas
FEBRUARY ISSUE: CONSERVATION
Article Submission Deadline: November 3
Primary Theme: Conservation
Other Topics Covered: Ponds, Lakes, Waterfronts & Beaches, Day Camps, Forestry, Trails & Pavilions, Sustainable Facilities, Gardens & Preserves, Restoration
PLUS: Sustainability Supplement
MARCH ISSUE: MAINTENANCE
Article Submission Deadline: December 1
Primary Theme: Maintenance
Other Topics Covered: Leisure Pools, Youth Programs, Mini Golf & Disc Golf, Golf Courses
Camp Business Magazine: Swimming & Water Safety
APRIL ISSUE: AQUATICS
Article Submission Deadline: January 5
Primary Theme: Aquatics
Other Topics Covered: Beaches & Waterfront Recreation, Aquatics Exercise & Training, Water Safety & Accessibility, Waterparks & Attractions
PLUS: Aquatics Supplement
MAY ISSUE: RECREATION
Article Submission Deadline: February 9
Primary Theme: Recreation
Other Topics Covered: Outdoor Water Activities, Adult Programs, Shade Structures, Campgrounds, Day Camps
Camp Business Magazine: Staff Training
JUNE ISSUE: DESIGN
Article Submission Deadline: March 8
Primary Theme: Design
Other Topics Covered: Aquatics & Accessibility, Extreme & Action Sports, Playground Design & Landscaping, Sports Field Maintenance
PLUS: Park Design Supplement
JULY ISSUE: WATERPARKS
Article Submission Deadline: April 5
Primary Theme: Waterparks
Other Topics Covered: Waterparks & Spraygrounds, Festivals & Amphitheaters, Preserves & Nature Centers, Golf Courses
Camp Business Magazine: Sports & Recreation, Food Service
AUGUST ISSUE: SPECIAL NEEDS
Article Submission Deadline: May 10
Primary Theme: Special Needs
Other Topics Covered: Restrooms & Locker Rooms, Senior Programs & Senior Centers, Special Needs Programming, Dog Parks, Adaptive Sports
PLUS: Marketing Supplement
SEPTEMBER ISSUE: STADIUMS
Article Submission Deadline: June 7
Primary Theme: Stadiums
Other Topics Covered: Pool Maintenance, Forestry, Trails & Pavilions, Outdoor Structures, Stadiums, Outdoor Facilities & Surfacing
Camp Business Magazine: Accessibility, Retreats & Continuing Education
OCTOBER ISSUE: IDEA BOOK
Article Submission Deadline: July 5
Primary Theme: Idea Book
Other Topics Covered: Pools & Spas, Special Events, Action Sports, Irrigation & Drainage
NOVEMBER ISSUE: FACILITIES
Article Submission Deadline: August 9
Primary Theme: Facilities
Other Topics Covered: Aquatic Centers & Natatoriums, Exercise, Fitness & Recreation Centers, Playgrounds, Indoor & Court Sports, Locker Rooms & Restrooms, Sports Architecture
Camp Business Magazine: Social Media & Marketing, Building Projects & Facilities
DECEMBER ISSUE: LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
Article Submission Deadline: September 6
Primary Theme: Leadership & Management
Other Topics Covered: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Succession Planning, Career Development, Marketing & Social Media, Staff Training
PLUS: Project Profile
SUBMITTING YOUR STORY
If you have any questions or would like to work through your story or topics with our editor, please give us a call at 866-444-4216 or send us a message.
If you have a story ready for consideration, send the story and any photos to us here: https://www.northstarpubs.com/submit-files.
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