We’ve recently returned from the annual American Camp Association (ACA) National Conference and I’m in that post-confernece glow — energized and excited by seeing old friends, making new ones, and learning new things! Our regional conferences (Virginias Conference) are always stimulating and offer equally compelling information only at a more intimate level and pace because […]
The write way to stay in touch
If you don’t already follow the American Camp Association’s Camping Magazine you might want to start. It offers a host of interesting information on a regular basis that helps everyone from camp professionals to parents better understand the world (and value) of camp. Word to the wise I was thrilled today to see in the […]
Fun with pretty pictures
It’s been so much fun lately to post old articles from The Rattler, Camp Alleghany’s longtime newspaper, dating back to our founding in 1922! I love seeing how camp has changed — and stayed the same — over the years, as well as how camp and campers kept in touch over the off season. A […]
A mission based business
One of the things I love about running a camp is that, in addition to all the things we do to provide fabulous summers for our campers, we’re also running a business. Doing so challenges us to consider all the issues any business must face, like how to build up and maintain contacts and clients, […]