Picture a Tuesday at camp. Before 10 a.m., one counselor has settled a debate over who gets the blue kayak paddle, comforted a camper who misses her dog, and rebuilt a rainy-day schedule from scratch. Nobody listed “emotional first responder” in the job posting, yet that is part of the work. A strong camp counselorContinue reading “Camp Counselor Job Description Template (Plus Interview Questions)”
Category Archives: Summer Camps
4 Tips for Managing Session-Based Enrollment in Your Summer Camp
Summer camp prices climbed 23% in 2024 after a 25% jump the year before. Despite those increases, families keep signing up because they value what camps offer their kids. But interested parents don’t always become enrolled campers. When your registration process is confusing, your session options are unclear, or your payment system creates friction, thoseContinue reading “4 Tips for Managing Session-Based Enrollment in Your Summer Camp”
Tips for Effective Parent Communication During Summer Camp
It takes a lot of work to run a summer camp for kids. Not only do you have to schedule all the activities, ensure every child is safe, handle camp finances, and resolve inevitable conflict, but you also have to keep up with your campers’ parents. After all, fostering a positive camp experience ultimately comesContinue reading “Tips for Effective Parent Communication During Summer Camp”