Build An Adventure-Theory Framework
There is no single recipe for building a successful camp, but there is one key ingredient that must be included—an exceptional staff. After spending almost 30 years immersed in camp culture, most recently as the Executive Director of Camp Operations, I have seen firsthand the impact of exceptional training on a camp’s success.
Adventure-Programming Debriefs
There is no single recipe for building a successful camp, but there is one key ingredient that must be included—an exceptional staff. After spending almost 30 years immersed in camp culture, most recently as the Executive Director of Camp Operations, I have seen firsthand the impact of exceptional training on a camp’s success.
Night Hikes
Night hikes are pretty common for stargazing, but what if it’s a cloudy night? Don’t worry—there’s plenty to do in any kind of weather—as long as it’s dark!
Dungeon-Crawling
With furrowed brows, the six campers consult each other in hurried whispers. Coming from all walks of life and ranging from 8 to 17 years old, they are locked in a battle for their lives . . . well, their characters’ lives.
“Everybody Plays, Everybody Wins”
We all have a lot of great memories from camp and maybe some not-so-great ones. So, how do we know we’ve really had a proper adventure?
Trekking Out Of Camp
Located in Reidsville, N.C., north of Greensboro, the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center (BJP), was dedicated on May 17, 1964, as a gift from Betsy Penn in honor of her late husband, Jefferson, to the North Carolina 4-H program through North Carolina State University.
A Swinging Good Time
The signs of a nearby ropes course are often easy to recognize—there’s lots of yelling and laughing and high-pitched screams from distant trees; there might be posted “warning” signs or harnesses hanging near a forest or dirt path.
Unplugged And Unleashed
With the constant intrusion of electronics into the very fabric of society, and the increased dependence of electronics as a source of constant entertainment, the unplugged camp
Adventure Challenges
Outdoor adventure programming continues to gain popularity as a means to educate and enlighten people from a lot of different categories, including at-risk youth participating in behavior management
Hi-Ho Silver...
Each summer we try and create new and better programs to excite the ideas and imaginations of our campers. High adventure seems to take on three types in the camping industry: out-trips, high challenge
Top Programming Ideas
No matter whether you operate a day camp or an overnight camp—there is always a need for fresh programming ideas. Every year, we scour the industry looking for the latest and greatest tips and
Something Old, Something New
Many returning campers immediately ask counselors, “Are we going to play Color Wars again?” “Will we do the polar bear swim this year?” “When is the talent show?” Certain activities are a sure hit with campers,