The Summer Camp Society Blog
Life Skills: This Really is a Real Job
10 Easy Social Media Campaigns Camps Can Do This Summer
Practical ideas for summer camps to maintain a strong social media presence, from staff highlights to camper quotes, ensuring ongoing engagement during the busy season
Presenting, The Facilitator Elevator: Sharing and Growing in Community
Level up your facilitation skills with the Facilitator Elevator! This game-changing tool helps camp trainers engage their teams, deliver impactful sessions, and build confidence in even the toughest training environments. Elevate your camp staff training with ease and energy.
Smartphone Scrapbook: An Easy Icebreaker for Summer Camp Staff Training
Looking for a simple yet powerful way to kick off your camp staff training? This icebreaker activity gets your team energized, laughing, and connecting within minutes. It's perfect for breaking down barriers and building the trust you need to tackle the summer ahead
Transforming Our Communities
This blog explores the process of transforming camp communities by fostering inclusion, connection, and growth. It emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for campers and staff, building strong relationships, and promoting diversity. The post also discusses ways camp leaders can drive meaningful change within their camp environments by being intentional with their approaches to community building.
4 Ways to Include Anti-Racism in Your Summer Camp Staff Training
Supporting Seasonal Summer Camp Staff
Supporting seasonal summer camp staff requires intentional efforts in leadership, training, and community building. The blog offers practical tips for helping staff thrive, including creating strong support networks, providing mentorship, and ensuring mental health resources are accessible. Emphasis is placed on making staff feel valued, offering ongoing feedback, and fostering a positive camp environment.
The Three Ds: What Dog Training Has Taught Me about Being a Summer Camp Director
Camper Clubs
Camper Clubs provide a unique way to foster year-round engagement with campers by creating small groups that focus on shared interests. This blog outlines how camp leaders can implement these clubs to build deeper connections, facilitate skill development, and offer continuous opportunities for campers to stay involved in camp life outside the summer season.