by Jody Oates | Nov 6, 2023 | Strategies for Growth
A Decision-Making Framework for Camp Leaders: Aligning Mission, Metrics, and Capacity Camp leaders play a vital role in shaping the experiences of campers, staff, and the overall success of a camp. From deciding on big purchases to implementing new programs, effective...
by Jody Oates | Jan 10, 2022 | Assessments & Best Practices
It’s no secret that best practices change, and circumstances (pandemics, staffing challenges, the economy) force new best practices more quickly. Because of many of these circumstances, retreat centers need to adapt much more often than ever before. The Changing World...
by Jody Oates | May 3, 2021 | Assessments & Best Practices
Your Organization was Likely Started to Solve a Problem for One Community Starting in the late 1800s and moving through today, communities have been developing summer camps as a means to solving a problem. Some camps were started to increase appreciation of nature;...