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Next Steps After a Camp Conference

Next Steps After a Camp Conference

Conferences have a way of lighting up our imagination. We leave with new ideas, renewed energy, and the affirmation that we are not alone in this work. But the real value does not come from the conference itself. It comes from what leaders choose to do after the conference ends.

Map vs GPS: Why Copy-Paste Strategies Miss The Turn For Camps

Map vs GPS: Why Copy-Paste Strategies Miss The Turn For Camps

Map vs GPS: Why Copy-Paste Strategies Miss The Turn For Camps On a recent episode of NHPR’s Outside/In, host Nate Hegyi explores how our reliance on GPS shapes the way we navigate, and more importantly, the way we think. We’ve all heard the stories of stubborn...

The Best Culture is Narrow

The Best Culture is Narrow

The Best Culture is Narrow One of the most consistent indicators of long-term success is a strong organizational culture. Camp programming is socially intensive. It thrives on teamwork and adaptability. As such, culture isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a critical driver...