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Mind Over Mind

How everyday mindfulness improves everything about camp Two gurus passed away in 2022, leaving behind an international legacy of health and happiness. Vietnamese Buddhist monk

Camps 8 min read

Camp Administration 101: For The Good Of The Group

The importance of teambuilding, ice breakers, and SEL activities Camp can be intimidating for campers, especially those in younger age groups and first-timers. Icebreakers, teambuilding,

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Safeguarding Mental Health

Protecting campers’ well-being requires an upfront exchange of detailed information By Nicholas M. Teich In 2022, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy stated that children’s

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To create an inclusive program where all CITs could thrive, an extension to the program was added. Directors in Training was created as a supplement for any CIT who didn’t feel comfortable leading a group.

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Ready to Lifeguard?

Essential preparation saves lives Mindfulness is the most important element a lifeguard brings to the job. It’s worth more than any piece of equipment,

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Camp Administration 101: A Guide To Camper Discipline

Disciplining campers is never fun, but it is necessary when all other options have been exhausted.

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Lessons in Leadership

All I know I learned from my horses Listen to audio I’ve never heard an effective leader say that leadership is easy—it’s

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Inspiration 7 min read

Marketing Messages That Work for the Parks & Rec Industry

Building a True Brand Fan Listen to audio It takes a lot of effort and planning to stand out in today’s world full of

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Marketing & Technology 4 min read

Does Your Park Need a New Logo?

Refreshing your visual identity Listen to audio Since 2020, state parks have seen massive upticks in visitors. The pandemic forced people to self-reflect and find

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Marketing & Technology 5 min read

ADA Requirements for Digital Parks and Recreation Communications

Ensuring equitable access Listen to audio In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology holds a paramount position in the functioning of local governments,

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Marketing & Technology 5 min read

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Park Design

Listen to audio With many changes in programming, ADA-access, and opportunities to inclusively serve all members of a diverse community, a paradigm shift has occurred,

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DEIB 5 min read

How Do You Know When You’re Ready To Lead?

Take the Helm Listen to audio I had been at my previous parks and rec position for more than a decade when I landed a

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Administration 4 min read

Mind Over Mind

Camp Administration 101: For The Good Of The Group

Safeguarding Mental Health

Counselors In Training

Ready to Lifeguard?

Camp Administration 101: A Guide To Camper Discipline

Lessons in Leadership

Marketing Messages That Work for the Parks & Rec Industry

Does Your Park Need a New Logo?

ADA Requirements for Digital Parks and Recreation Communications

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Park Design

How Do You Know When You’re Ready To Lead?