This past week while I attended the ACA Tri-State Conference I listened to camps concerned about the potential impact of Coronavirus. They were asking, “What if summer slows down or even worse shuts down?” “What if international staff can’t get to the states?” “What if parents don’t want to send their kids?” Often times when there is uncertainty, it is human nature to worry and ask: “what if?” However, as camp experts, now is not the time to panic. Parents look to you for adv

Schools are temporarily shutting down and parents are being forced to work from home. So how can camps turn this negative situation into a positive outcome? One reoccurring theme with camps is the concept of community. The connections campers make with one another provides them with lifelong friendships. So, let’s tap into that community; and let your campers know you are there for them during this scary time. Here are some ideas you can use to build that community. By utiliz