A couple of weeks ago I started a new site called Summer Camp Program Director. It’s identical to this one except that it’s all about summer camp. RecreationGuy.com was intended to be a catch all resource site for all youth recreation professionals. But while community recreation leaders and directors are interested in ideas and resources…
Nothing will ruin my day quicker that an ungrateful, the-rules-don’t-apply-to-me parent. Certain parents seem to have this sense of being more important then everyone else. There is so much I would like to say to them, but I can’t… I want to say, “Let me see if I get this straight. Your four year old…
Are you offering your teens (specifically the middle school students) a Friday night program? Here are some ideas that may appeal to the teens and pre-teens in your area. Most of these activities can take place in your community center or a school gym. If you find one or two that are a real hit…
It can be very challenging getting feedback from parents. You want to know what they thought of your program or event. Where can you improve? What did they like or dislike about it? Is there any reason they wouldn’t return? Was there a highlight of the event for them? Here are 4 ways to get…
We all get into a funk at times. For me it usually happens when I come off of a vacation or long weekend. I just can’t seem to get back into my routine or rhythm right away. If I oversleep on my first day back to work, then I’m in a funk for sure. Well,…
There are a lot of video cameras to choose from. You can spend a lot…or a little. You can spend hours going over the specs of all of them figuring out what features you want and don’t want. The other day I was looking at a $4000 Sony Prosumer video camera, and after I stopped…
It’s never been easier to shoot video. Video is great for marketing your programs and/or camps, to use in your programs themselves (kids love making mini-movies), and even for staff evaluation (film your staff teaching an activity and use it to help them improve). Advice on Using Your Camp Video to Market Online Jennifer Selke…
Education should be an important part of your career. Sure, you have the college degree but recreation and youth interests are in constant flux. I know a number of directors that put very little stock in ongoing education. I know that even more board and committee members feel the same way. In my opinion we…
This post has been beefed up to 100 Summer Camp Themes and moved to my new site SummerCampProgramDirector.com. share me! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Bookmark in Browser Tell a…
