The Summer Camp Society Blog
Crisis & Camp on the Move: Jacobs Camp
Insight into managing crises at a summer camp, including power outages and relocations, with a fun twist on community bonding
Things I Screwed Up at Camp 10 Years Ago
Fundraising Through a Good Story
Discusses how storytelling can enhance communication, fundraising, and leadership within camp communities.
Partnering with Staff Families at Camp
Explores strategies for building relationships with staff families, which can lead to smoother camp operations, better staff retention, and more advocates for camp.
Travis Allison on Overcoming Family Communication Fatigue
Tools for combating communication burnout with camp families, offering practical strategies.
Proactive MESH Strategies
Focus on mental health at camp, offering methods for staff to support campers emotionally.
Redefining Rejection
Balancing Leadership and Motherhood Under the Summer Camp Sun
The 4 C's of Camping Leadership Quiz
Survey Says: Unpacking the Camp Burnout Survey Results, Part 2
Survey Says: Unpacking the Camp Burnout Survey Results
Delves into camp staff burnout, sharing survey results and strategies for better staffing and self-care.
New Year, New Strategies
Philosophical discussion about building community, leadership, and strategies for change in the new year.
Working with English Language Learners
Camp Concierge & Customer Support
Real-world ideas for enhancing family communication and customer service during and before camp.
Level Up Your Staff: LIVE Campfire Keynote with Jack & EmJ
Hiring without Bias: Why We Need to Leave “Vibes” Behind
Front of the Room: Conferences to Staff Training
Bold Moves: Brainstorming Staff & Teen Leaders
Tackles big questions about improving CIT programs and staff time-off policies.