In this workshop, participants will explore how play can be used as a powerful tool in youth programs to spark conversations about identity, power, and the wider world, while fostering [...]

In this Dining Hall, we will lead a conversation focused on how to market and sell camp to “non-traditional” camp families. Non-traditional camp families are made up of families with [...]

Come join other Day Camp Administrators and Office Managers to network and collaborate on best practices. All topics will be specific to the role of Camp Administrators in the day [...]

Anyone who identifies as an EPIC (Emerging Professional in Camping) is invited to join this session of networking and casual conversation that is relevant to our community. Bring your challenges, [...]

Step into a dynamic session designed for 4-H camp professionals! Whether you're a seasoned camp director or new to the team, this round table is your chance to connect with [...]

Finding the staff who want to work with kids and be part of your camp's culture can be challenging. A high-quality CIT or leadership program will cultivate campers into staff. [...]

Wouldn't it be great if we were judged by our intentions instead of our actions or lack of action? Do you struggle to manage your task list, or wish you [...]

In a world that feels increasingly unsafe to parents, camps feel that lack of trust extending to the camp-parent relationship. More than just helping parents trust that we have their [...]

Too often, day camp directors feel like "second-tier" professionals within their camp or association—overlooked in planning, under-resourced, and undervalued compared to overnight camp peers. Yet, day camps represent the largest [...]

The 13- and 14-year-old hotshots who are causing headaches for your instructors; the second-year counsellors who are disrupting your staff culture. These aren't just problems to be fixed-they're leadership opportunities [...]

Parents of current campers are valuable assets in many camp programs. However, they also come with challenges, including feelings of entitlement, supervising one's peers, discretion, being an ambassador of your [...]

This presentation will explore how a focus on human connection and community-building can transform the bus experience for day campers. While logistics like efficiency and safety are paramount, we often [...]