by Jody Oates | May 2, 2023 | Assessments & Best Practices, Strategies for Growth
Niching Above Competitors Millions of children attend summer camp each year, with more and more facilities popping up regularly throughout the United States. As the industry’s competition continues to become more aggressive, so does the need to stand out in a...
by Jody Oates | Apr 15, 2023 | Assessments & Best Practices
Sharing Knowledge Benefits the Camping Industry We’ve all met those people who are at the top of their game but don’t attend conferences. They typically do not feel they can learn enough to justify taking time off from work to go to these events. The common rationale...
by Jody Oates | Apr 1, 2023 | Assessments & Best Practices
Camp Industry Comes Together: Insights from the 2023 ACA Conference This year’s 2023 ACA conference had the biggest attendance yet, and was an absolute success. Attendees united with a shared goal of exploring new ways to enrich the camp experience while...
by Jody Oates | Mar 15, 2023 | Assessments & Best Practices
SOQs over RFPs Are RFPs bringing you the best person for the job? At Kaleidoscope, Inc., we work on fostering relationships with all the camps and retreat centers we serve. We believe these relationships start developing from the very first point of contact, which is...
by Jody Oates | Mar 2, 2023 | Assessments & Best Practices
Practices of a Healthy Board The board of directors is the cornerstone of non-profit camps and retreat centers. When the board fulfills its responsibilities and takes responsibility for continued growth and development, the organization thrives. But, when this doesn’t...
by Jody Oates | Jan 31, 2023 | Assessments & Best Practices
Camp’s Role in Spiritual Growth Previously, we touched on Faith Formation and the idea that camps can play a significant role in spiritual leadership. We brought up the concept that this leadership should extend beyond just summer camp, and follow youth...
