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Keeping campers active, engaged and having fun is one of the most important parts of creating a successful camp experience. Active camp games not only...

As an operator myself, I never needed a consultant to tell me whether my front desk was struggling to boost membership revenue. I just had...

Amanda Loveland shares the five bricks necessary to build an effective foundation for AI in community recreation. Most community rec centers I talk to have...

Running a successful camp requires more than fun activities and strong programming. It requires creating a safe environment where parents feel confident leaving their children...

Ben Ludwig shares his strategies for how to best build a workforce at community rec centers while ensuring full-time employees are thriving. We do meaningful...

Every time I walk into a room, the energy is the same: curiosity, willingness and a stack of questions nobody feels entirely comfortable asking out...

For most camp directors, the hustle and bustle of summer gives way to quiet trails and empty cabins once the season ends. Camp facilities don’t...

Recently, the Wall Street Journal published an article detailing how Dick’s Sporting Goods slowly became the biggest winner in the youth sports boom. With families...

A great summer camp doesn’t just happen, it’s built on the dedication, energy and skills of its staff. From counselors and activity leaders to kitchen...

The buzz about artificial intelligence continues to get louder, but each time I enter a room of community-focused leaders, they're stumped by the same question:...