Forget About It My mother-in-law Tashta grew up in former Yugoslavia—now the countries of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Kosovo—under a communist government. This article is for Paid-members only
Where Young People Grow Why great camps still change lives and what smart camp leaders are doing differently I recently spent several days with camp leaders from across the This article is for Paid-members only
Camp And Wellness When I was five years old, my primary care provider told my parents, “She has type one diabetes.” One thought crossed all three of our minds: What the heck is that? This article is for Paid-members only
Healthy Family-Style Meals Breaking bread is a timeless human ritual. Sharing a meal strengthens community bonds while simultaneously celebrating a community’s culture. This article is for Paid-members only
Camp Administration 101: Small Stations, Big Fun Camp games are the heartbeat of any summer program—they bring the energy, spark laughter, and give campers a chance to build teamwork skills and confidence. This article is for Paid-members only
An Unforgettable Soundtrack This summer, campers at the historic Rotary Youth Camp experienced a new type of magic: the joy of outdoor music-making. This article is for Paid-members only
Inside-Out Staff Training “Imagine some lionesses who take down a zebra,” my statistics classmate said. This article is for Paid-members only
Camp Administration 101: The Best Investment A great summer camp doesn’t just happen; it’s built on the dedication, energy, and skills of its staff. This article is for Paid-members only
Cell Phones Out, Safety In? This past summer, parents across the country received notice from their schools: The institutions were cracking down on cell phone policy enforcement and, in some cases, outright banning phones in the classroom. This article is for Paid-members only
The Gospel Of Buddy Pairs There is no shortage of “glamour-guarding” in movies and on television. Toned and oiled models flirt, flex, and otherwise find entertaining ways to lose focus. Reality is far more serious and consequential. This article is for Paid-members only
How We Do Things Everywhere In a rainbow barn packed with a hundred campers and forty counselors, a 16-year-old CIT with electric-blue hair performed what felt like the final poem of her childhood. This article is for Paid-members only
Making Theater A Camp-Ready Team Sport Growing up outside Columbus, Ohio, Daniel Robey was a summer camp kid. Church camp. Scout camp. Scout camp counselor. Program director. He even taught scout leaders to lead camps. Starting in middle school, the camp kid was also a theater kid. He now teaches high school theater in Worthington, Ohio. This article is for Paid-members only
