Persistence is Polite: What Summer Camp Staff Can Learn From a Music PR Firm

This time of the year, camp directors are swamped with staff interviews. With the downturn in the economy, there are more people than there are jobs. In my nearly 20 years running summer programs, I have never had this many staff clamoring for work. We always get 2-3 times as many applications [...] No related posts.

What not to say at job interview for summer camp

I am about 60% of the way through interviewing 130 staff for summer camp jobs.  Those of us in the industry are accustomed to interviewing large numbers of young people.  This week I interviewed a high school student, who worked for another camp in a lower leadership position and asked him what was the difference between [...] No related posts.

Teenagers Need to Learn to Sign Email

Received an email tonight from a potential high school staff member for our Counselor-In-Training program.  Answered all my questions but the person did not sign their name at the bottom of the email.  I have now created a standard reply, since I this happens somewhat frequently. Dear I Don’t Know Your Name: Thank you for your reply. [...] No related posts.

Will this help the summer camp staff get to work on time?

Like many workplaces, occasionally the summer camp staff have trouble getting back from their break on time. I am fortunate that my staff love to hang-out together. Unfortunately, that can make them loose track of time. The clock available at etsy, may be just what the staff need to know exactly what time [...] No related posts.

Summer Camps for Teenagers and the Teen Brain

Summer camps for teenagers have changed over the last 20 years that I have been running camps. When I first started, there was not much for them to do besides work or  attend the typical summer camp. Over time, we have created a highly pressurized college application process, parents and school pile on [...] No related posts.