Dear Directors, I recently spoke to Immersive1st's Dan Weir about a few things - one of them being camp leadership teams. I have spent a lot of time connecting with directors about this in recent months, and I find that it's top of mind for many. How do we know we have the right positions, both seasonally and year-round? How can we make our wonderful current leadership team members shine even more for us? How can we bring in new team members and/or change job descriptions? Al

I have the privilege of visiting camps during the summer and speaking to directors - sometimes at all hours - about how camp is going....

How do we get staff to understand, retain, and keep learning through those long summer weeks? We all know it’s difficult for anyone to...

The Changing Landscape of Camps: Insights from Nick Teich With conference season in full swing, we look to make connections new and old,...

For a lot of directors I work with, camp is going great, and they wouldn't change too much. Still, they have goals and want help with...

Your first reaction to the title is likely, "send them home and get them help." And you wouldn't necessarily be wrong. But statements,...

As I drove to Maine for another great camp meeting yesterday, I turned on The New York Times' podcast, The Daily . The title of the...

Here we go! Camper recruitment season is in full swing. It's a race to enroll new kids at your camp and to retain returners. As I...

I'll be back with so much to talk about from Summer 2024....stay tuned! -Nick

If you are at a private/independent, "for-profit" camp and ever think about camperships (scholarships)/financial assistance for campers,...

Through coaching camp directors and certainly from my time as a camp director, I know quite well that conflict within staff can always...

Camp teaches so many of the important skills that kids don’t get a chance to practice in the increasingly digital-heavy world, such as:...

Several of my clients have often asked me: "what do other camps' year-round teams look like?" Although I know some answers anecdotally, I...

In recent months, I've spoken to over 30 camp directors about various subjects. This is just one of several blog posts I'll be writing...

Just within the last month, I have interviewed 26 camp directors about their various experiences. As we wrap up 2023, I wanted to show...

As winter break approaches, college students come home and (maybe?) start thinking about warmer days and what to do. It's time to think...

Dear Parents and Guardians, Congratulations! You have made, or are about to make, one of the best decisions of your child's life: sending...

In this podcast/transcript, Dr. Lisa Damour discusses what many camps are finding out, and it's important. "Dana Taylor: The Surgeon...

This is an important and timely article about summer camps and mental health. I navigated through many mental health and wellness issues...

Legislation targeting transgender kids has now gone into effect in many states in the U.S. These laws are not just about sports teams,...