Do you run camp at a rented facility? Come to my camp in New England

When I was 9, I went to my friend Cory’s house after basketball practice. His mom, Mrs. Hall, was the kindest human on earth. But that night? I was sweating.

I didn’t take my shoes off at the door (wrong).

I sat in his dad’s chair (strike two).

I ate one sad slice of cheese pizza and a pile of dry salad because I didn’t realize the dressing was in the fridge (game over).

Nobody told me the rules. I wasn’t a bad kid, I just didn’t know the hidden curriculum.

Camp Has a Hidden Curriculum Too

At camp, and especially at rental camps, staff walk into a house that isn’t theirs. They don’t know:

Can we move the tables around?

What happens if the sink clogs?

Are we allowed in the staff lounge?

Those little moments add up. They decide whether people feel like insiders or outsiders.

How to Flip the Script

Great directors don’t just manage logistics. They narrate the hidden curriculum.

They’re the friend whispering: “Eat a couple green beans, dessert’s coming soon.”

That’s the work. Not more rules, but more clarity. Not tighter control, but illuminated expectations.

Why I Care About This

I’ve started camp at two rental sites. I’ve worked at a half dozen more.

Every time, the game wasn’t just beds and bunks. It was helping kids and staff feel like insiders, fast.

Partner with me in New Hampshire

That’s why I’m excited about being the host site at Kenwood & Evergreen. It’s 2 hours from Boston, packed with flexible spaces, and run by folks who know the sting of not getting it.

Available August 10-September 1

~2 hours from Boston

~3 hours from Hartford

~3.5 hours from Albany

~6 hours from NYC

We’ve been the outsiders. We know how to flip the script for your camp.

If you’re renting next summer (or know someone who is), let’s talk.

Renting camp should feel like a real partnership, plus wait till you meet Sue the real host.

Jack