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CONTENTS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022
Volume 22, Issue 1
QUOTE
“Jump, and you will
find out how to
unfold your wings
8 as you fall.”
—Ray Bradbury
Dungeon-Crawling
Roll for initiative and an unforgettable experience on a shoestring budget
By Andrea Nash-Boynton
12 14 18
Camp Administration 101 Night Hikes Make Programming Sing
Keep It Fresh Five activities to enjoy in the dark Be flexible and roll with the punches
Coordinating successful activities: By Jessica Lippe By Arthur Kane
Part 1
By Jason Schaitz
DEPARTMENTS
5 P ublisher’s Note
Little Moments
6 This-N-That
30 Staff Advancement
Power Praise In
20 26 Programs
33 Buyer’s Guide Directory
101 Fun Things To Do Adapting On The Fly
While maintaining physical distance Hosting a virtual outdoor-education 36 Product Review
By Jim Cain experience that engages participants 37 Marketspace Spotlight
By Sandra Shawver 38 Advertiser Index
4 January/February 2022 CampBusiness.com
PUBLISHER’S NOTE By Rodney J. Auth
Little Moments
S
now was gently falling as we pulled When he tired, he simply walked along to unpack. As I moved the gear from
into the deserted trailhead parking on our skin track sometimes riding on truck bed to ski racks, I smiled at how
lot. It was the first significant snow the backs of the girls’ skis—much to their something so simple as walk in the woods
of the season and my daughters, and the delight. with two of my daughters could bring so
dog were eager to get out and play in it. Eventually, we made it to the much joy. As always, I was thankful
We jumped out of the truck, stepped top. We sat down in the snow, for these little moments that,
into our ski boots, and attached our skins ripped the skins off our when pieced together, make
to our skis. As we fumbled with the start skis and transitioned to up a month, then a year
of ski tour stuff that would become routine downhill mode. Before and eventually, a life.
in a few weeks, the dog ran around half taking off, we talked As we start this new
crazed—sniffing all the new smells and about how to do it year, my hope is you are
chasing squirrels who had the temerity to safely—keeping an eye heading into 12 months
squeak at him from their perch up high. out for barely submerged of wonderful, peaceful,
Eventually, we were strapped into our logs and choking brush happy little moments with
skis, backpacks straps snug against our that could catch their skis the people you care about
shoulders. We glided across the snow- and injure them for the season. and the folks who care about
covered lot, scooted up and over a snow Slowly, one by one, we skied the you. And, I hope, this issue offers
pile left by the plow and entered the little slope—weaving between trees, trying you a pleasant little moment to start you
thick pine tree forest. At first, we simply to piece together wide-open meadows full off right.
breathed, enjoying the amazing quiet you of soft powder. It was a blast. So, grab a cup of coffee or hot
can only find in a deserted forest. We We worked our way back to the truck, chocolate or whatever you love, find a
wound around dead falls, through gullies, dumped our gear in the bed, and jumped comfy chair, and take a few moments
and slowly worked our way up the slope in for the ride home. I pulled a few candy to enjoy what we’ve created for you. As
we wanted to ski. As we got used to the bars out of my pocket and passed them always, I like how it turned out. I hope
effort, the girls started telling me about around. We drove home slowly, savoring you do, too.
their day and their hopes for the coming the moment and the chocolate. As we
winter season. They laughed as the dog pulled into the garage, the girls turned to Have a Happy New Year!
hopped through snow over his head to me and said simply, “Thanks, Dad. That
check out a tree, then worked his way was fun.” Rodney J. Auth
back to us to see if we were doing all right. They headed inside and I began Publisher
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THIS-N-THAT
Programming Abounds
Welcome to our annual Top Programming issue where creativity reigns and the ideas are plentiful!
Every camp has a unique way of keeping campers engaged and involved. Whether it’s a special game or an annual event,
we can almost hear the laughter that goes with each experience. A special thanks to everyone who contributed.
And for those who are interested but missed the deadline to participate, don’t worry—
we look for extraordinary ideas all year long. Shoot us an email at editor@northstarpubs.com.
Here are some ideas to get started:
Nature Night Stage Night
One of the goals at YMCA Camp Wapsie Stage night is offered
in Coggon, Iowa, is to help campers to gain weekly where kids can plan
exposure, greater knowledge, and understanding and practice personal talents
of the natural world. One of the ways we make and interests or group projects
that happen is by offering a weekly Nature Night. like a choreographed group
Staff members lead dance. Each morning offers
a variety of different a chance to work with staff
natural activities members to plan or practice a
from nature hikes to performance, then late in the
catching organisms week, kids, cabins or groups can perform in front of the whole camp.
with nets in the It is amazing to see the talent and the bravery of those who step in
pond or prairie, to front of all of camp to perform as well as the positivity and support
nature meditation, from other campers as kids share their skills or interests or push
making animal track their personal boundaries to perform in
casts, and gardening. front of a crowd. Activities often include Paul Denowski
Recreational digging anything from performing musical pieces, Executive Director
is a camper favorite dances, gymnastics, or any other talents YMCA Camp Wapsie
where we provide shovels an area to dig and kids want to share. Watching kids find Ymca of the Cedar Rapids
kids love it. We sometimes bury a few hidden and grow their interests and the self Metropolitan Area
treasures that add some extra excitement, but confidence that grows in the supportive Coggon, Iowa
mostly kids just love to dig. environment is wonderful to see!
A Magical, Motivational (And A Little Mischievous) Auction
From the time campers step foot on our property we want to greet them
with a warm, friendly face. One of the goals is to make every camper smile and
have the time of their lives during their week at camp.
To help with this, we created a point system where each cabin receives
points for cleaning their cabin, being on time to meals, picking up trash, saying
their Bible verse, etc. We added a bonus that the counselor could give points
for RAGs (Radom Acts of Godliness). You can never go wrong encouraging
campers to be kind!
At the evening meals, we gave the scores and built excitement towards
an auction at the end of the week. Campers could use points to bid on
different things like pontoon boat rides, swimming, a slip and slide, a water
fight, an ice-cream social, etc. David Lewis
Then for extra excitement and a little mischievousness, we added a pie in Camp Director
the face for one of our leaders as part of the auction. Campers went crazy over Cedine Bible Camp
this idea and we had to revise it a little so it didn’t go too far. Add your own Spring City, Tenn.
twist and turns for a great program idea.
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Campers Embrace CompassAwards
One way that we celebrate our uniqueness is through our JANUARY
longstanding partnership with CompassAwards and how we have
used their product for positive youth development at Camp Shai. Each 12-13 Mid-Atlantic Camp Conference,
camper receives a CompassAward Compass, which serves as a tangible Wirtz, Va.; https://www.acacamps.org/
representation of their accomplishments by way of patches they earn each 20 Ohio Camp Conference,
week to highlight their participation in specific areas of programming. Columbus, Ohio; https://www.acacamps.org/
Each patch represents a unique trait or
activity that the camper engages in during FEBRUARY
the week. For example, we have patches for
displaying courage, communicating effectively, 7 ACA, Cascadia Camp Conference,
diving into new experiences, lending a helping Oregon Convention Center;
hand, and many more. We also have patches https://www.acacamps.org/
for the number of years attended, our values, 8-11 2022 ACA National Conference—
and our Friday FUNday-themed program. Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Ore.;
The process of receiving patches each https://www.acacamps.org/conference
week lends to positive youth development
as well as building positive relationships MARCH
with adults. In each group, counselors
orchestrate the award ceremony during which they identify which patch 1-3 Medical and Disability Camps Kindred
is being given and provide examples of how it was earned. There is Virtual Conference; gbruner@acacamps.org
also an all-camp community Shabbat where campers are called up to
8-9 ACA Camps on Campus Virtual
receive special awards, including the “mensch of the week” to recognize
Conference 2022; https://www.acacamps.
campers from each group for exemplifying the Camp Shai values. This org/staff-professionals/events-professional-
positive reinforcement builds camper self-esteem. Campers are given development/events/aca-camps-campus-
the intentional space to celebrate their peers and compare their unique conference-2022
awards. We have found that campers are almost always able to articulate
14-16 ACA Tri-State CAMP Conference 2022,
why they have earned a particular patch, adding to the significance of Atlantic City, .N.J.—Atlantic City
their accomplishment while they are in our care. Campers wear their Convention Center;
compass key chains on their https://www.acanynj.org/
backpacks with pride and tri-state-camp-conference
Courtney Jacobson,
continue to earn patches as Jessica Agranoff
GM of Camps & School 24-26 ACA, New England Camp Conference,
they progress through the Assistant Director Manchester, N.H.—The DoubleTree
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camper arc summer after Camp Shai by Hilton Manchester Downtown;
Denver, Colo.
summer. https://www.acanewengland.org/
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Middle Schooler Pens Book For First-Time Campers
E den Martin, a middle-school student and camper, has
written a reassuring guide for kids who will be attending
sleepaway camp for the first time. She offers the unique
perspective of a young camper who has been to camp herself
for several summers. Topics covered include: what is so great
about camp, a day in the life of a camper, sleeping and eating
at camp, coping with homesickness, and what to pack.
Notes From the Camp Bunk: A Guide for First-Time
Campers from a Camper is available wholesale to any
camps wishing to send copies to new campers and their
families. Martin will be donating a portion of all proceeds
to Project Morry. To order copies, please email Tracey@
EastCoastSummerCamps.com
CampBusiness.com | January/February 2022 7
Dungeon-Crawling
Roll for initiative
and an unforgettable
experience on a
shoestring budget
BY ANDREA NASH-BOYNTON
W
ith furrowed brows, the six campers consult each Coming To Life
other in hurried whispers. Coming from all walks of
life and ranging from 8 to 17 years old, they are locked
in a battle for their lives . . . well, their characters’ D ungeon-crawling is a role-play
adventure. A group of three to six
campers develop and act their character
lives. There are multiple, fervent glances at the
while a staff member narrates the
nearby staff member, who smiles innocently but adventure and makes the world come
reveals nothing. The campers quickly return their attention to the to life. Dungeon-crawling increases
immediate problem and map out their strategy. communication, promotes long-term
“I roll for…” says the eldest camper. strategic thinking, requires teamwork,
“Wait, I need to buff you first,” says stimulates resourcefulness, encourages
ingenuity, and teaches conflict resolution.
the youngest camper, who frantically rolls
The beauty of dungeon-crawling is it can
a set of dice before going through the be done either virtually or in-person.
casting motions with a hand-carved wand. The necessary budget depends on how
“Fifteen. Do I succeed?” complex a camp wants the game to be. A
“You successfully cast the spell,” the low-end budget would be $2 per party
Game Moderator (GM) responds. At those to purchase a deck of cards and dice for
the party to share. Campers record their
words, the young camper quickly explains
characters’ stats and spells in a notebook
the bonus that the eldest will now gain. they have brought, while staff members
The group members pump their fists in draw the dungeon on a piece of paper.
the air before returning to their adventure. A higher-end budget can be more than
While actions have consequences, the party knows its success will $2,000 to outfit 250 campers with their
be achieved by relying on each other’s specific talents and skills. own dice rollers, laminated spell cards,
loot bags, ingredient cards, reusable-map
This feeds into their confidence.
tile sets for GMs, etc.
A casual observer would never have known that some of the While there are existing systems
campers actively struggled with their communication and even (e.g., Dungeons & Dragons, Shadowrun),
disliked each other at the start of the week. it is important to double-check
any system’s copyright information
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YouTube has a host of tutorials on how to
design an effective dungeon-crawl. The
length of time a party has to explore a
map will directly correlate with the size
of the dungeon. Plan for two to three
rooms per hour. Furthermore, a camp
has a golden opportunity to relate the
dungeon-crawls back to the overall camp
story or theme.
For Best Results
before implementing the game. Many The ideal system will be one that allows
systems do not allow for mass-group
implementation without possessing a
commercial license before distributing
campers the greatest freedom of choice
on their character concept and is not
math-intensive. Remember, the system
T here are several tricks that will help
implement a dungeon-crawl:
1
copies of required books. However, it can always be expanded once the camp Prepare as much as possible before
is very easy for a camp to design and population gains a better understanding campers arrive. An online survey
implement its own system. Those who of the basics. can be administered to help campers
have never designed a combat system Once you know which combat develop their characters, which allows
should do some research on role-playing system you will be using, you will then campers to begin playing immediately
video games and tabletop systems. The want to choose a dungeon-crawl module. upon arrival. If you go that route,
designers will discover commonalities There are plenty of free modules on the consider asking campers if you should
as well as likable and unlikable features. internet, or you can design your own. complete the sheet for them based on
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descriptions of their characters. First- For the more-experienced campers,
time players may prefer this option, since allow them to run different “shops”
describing a concept can be less daunting during free time. Campers can turn
than filling out a form with unfamiliar in their loot for in-game coins, purchase
fields. upgrades for their character, make trades,
and even re-spec for a fee.
2
Create a player’s handbook that
briefly explains dungeon-crawling Still, staff members need to be
101, and how combat will work. It is cautious of some potential pitfalls. The
recommended that examples be provided first is having dice in an open container.
in the handbook as well as the making of They will easily fall out and may
video tutorials. Families may appreciate become lost, and there is no guarantee
a video showing staff members playing a flat surface will be available when
through a short dungeon-crawl in order acting out a dungeon-crawl on trails or
to see the game in action. around activity grounds. Cheap plastic
containers can easily become scratched.
3
Provide hands-on tools to help Clear specimen cups with a lanyard that
campers. Having different color is pulled through the top will create a
beads on a sliding string helps durable dice roller that can last for a
illustrate how many “hit points” a season. The second pitfall is having only
player’s character still has. Spell cards, a few people who are responsible for
potion cards, and stat cards help remind the dungeon-crawls. Even if other staff
campers of what options they have if they members are not slated to be a GM,
get stuck. Tangible loot encourages trades they should have an understanding of
and teaches resource management. the combat system and the adventures
10 January/February 2022 | CampBusiness.com PHOTOS: COURTESY OF ANDREA NASH-BOYNTONso they can help with questions. Their
enthusiasm is contagious.
Here are some additional
recommendations:
Test dungeon-crawls with other staff
members before the season begins. This
not only will give staff members time to
experience the stories as a player will
before leading the campers, but it can
also double as a team-building exercise
Use a
more inclusive
and gender-
neutral
definition
for the
abbreviation
of GM. Some
possible
examples
to consider Next Level
Programming!
are Game
Manager,
Game Moderator, Guide of Mayhem, or
even Guardian of Mystery.
Pair staff members into teams. A
staff member may be nervous if he or
she has never GM’ed before. Partnering
staff members allows one to serve as lead
GM and the other as a Logistics Officer
(LO). The GM’s job is to focus on the
storytelling, while the LO assists new
campers with 1:1 help, dispensing loot
and monitoring the integrity of dice-
roll results. This allows the LO to gain
confidence as the dungeon-crawls occur.
If no one on the team has been a GM
before, YouTube has a lot of tutorials, and
practice is the best tutorial of all. CB
Andrea “Ash” Nash-Boynton is the Camp Director
and Founder of Trefoil Academy in Virginia. She has
over 13 years of experience in the camp field and 19
years in live-action role-play. Trefoil Academy is a
live-action, role-play camp dedicated to providing a
safe place for individuals to discover and explore their
passions without fear of negativity. She is also the
author of “101 Ways to Strategically Shift Your Camp
Culture.” Reach her at trefoilacademy@gmail.vt.edu.
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CampBusiness.com | January/February 2022 11CAMP ADMINISTRATION 101
Keep It Fresh
Coordinating successful activities: Part 1
By Jason Schaitz
E
ngaging in fun and creative
activities is why participants attend
camp and keep coming back. It is
important for coordinators to thoroughly
plan out activities, train staff members,
and put the effort needed into activities
to make them successful. Do research
on new activities each session and create
or build up activity guides as a reference
for staff members so you don’t end up
repeating the same activities over and
over, causing campers to become bored
or voluntarily sit out. Here are 20 tips
to successfully coordinate any type of
activity:
1
Always be supervising. Safety is the
number-one priority. Know the group
count at all times and ensure the play
area and games are safe before starting.
2
Plan out games for the day or week.
Don’t try to “wing it,” but be ready 4 6
to adapt to change. Always have a Keep rules and verbal instructions Switch it up. Add variations and change
game or two in your back pocket in to a minimum to avoid boredom and rules as you go to keep it fresh. Avoid
case the activity isn’t working or ends confusion. Most campers will learn playing the same games over and over.
faster than expected. Those who fail best by watching and then doing.
to plan, plan to fail!
7
5 Look for signs of “enough” and then
3 Stay involved and stay engaged. introduce a new game before interest
Have enough activities in hand to The kids love it when adults join in begins to wane.
last the entire session. Avoid any playing or refereeing, or are in any way
downtime, other than water breaks, part of the game. Avoid being a spectator
snacks, and meals. or sideliner; get involved and play as
many games as possible. Whatever is
asked of the kids should be expected of
the adults as well.
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Transitions, transitions, transitions!
Be sure to have a smooth transition
from one activity to the next to avoid
downtime. These are extremely
important for a seamless day.
19
Change it up. Encourage players to make
creative alterations within the activities
or try homemade versions. Add rules on
occasion to spice up the activity.
8 13
Keep players in the game. Avoid rules Start the day upbeat and with active
that permanently eliminate campers. games. This will get the kids excited for 20
Try not to have kids sit out for more than the day ahead. End with something quiet Get feedback from your campers.
five minutes. For games like dodgeball, to let them wind down before pick-up. Not every game will be a hit, but try
call “Jail Break” after a few minutes, and everything at least once. You never know
let everyone back in the game. what will stick.
There doesn’t need to be a true winner; 14
the kids just want to play! If teams are needed, avoid a situation Take the time and effort to plan and
where people are selected. Mix teams coordinate activities to take them to the
up so campers get to play with different next level. Visit www.campbusiness.com
9 kids every time. Try to avoid having to see the short, animated video on this
Start an activity or session that brings all the most athletic kids on one team topic and download the handout and
the whole group together. for active games. free activity guide. Look for 20 more tips
next month in Coordinating Successful
Activities Part 2! CB
10 15
If the groups are co-ed, shoot for a Jason Schaitz is a Parks and Recreation Director
Work in ice breakers and team-building 50/50 split most of the time. For some with 15 years’ experience managing camps and
activities to create a better group less-active games, the kids may enjoy recreation programs. He also created and manages
atmosphere among campers. boys vs. girls or fourth grade vs. fifth www.thesummercampsource.com with the goal
grade on occasion. of providing free resources for any type of camp,
afterschool, or childcare program. Take your camp
11 to the next level by visiting The Summer Camp Source
When choosing an activity, take into 16 and check out the Camp App, Camp Resources,
account the number of kids, time, and Have equipment on site before beginning Camp News, and Camp Administration 101
play space needed, and whether the an activity to avoid participants’ educational series.
activity is age-appropriate. boredom and downtime during set-up.
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Alternate between active and quiet Always look ahead. Once an activity
activities to allow campers to have a has begun, think about what needs to be
break and wind down. done to clean up and move to the next
activity quickly. Get campers in the habit
of cleaning their play space up after an
activity and lining up to get ready for
what’s next.
PHOTO: © CAN STOCK PHOTO / DOLGACHOV CampBusiness.com | January/February 2022 13Night Hikes By Jessica Lippe
Five activities to enjoy in the dark
N
ight hikes are pretty common for stargazing, Deer Ears
but what if it’s a cloudy night? Don’t worry—
there’s plenty to do in any kind of weather— Materials: everyone needs their own set of hands and ears
as long as it’s dark! Talk about all of the nocturnal creatures and crepuscular
First, here are some night-hike rules: creatures (that means animals that are most active at twilight)
the group can think of. Whether bats, coyotes, deer, or rabbits,
No flashlights or lights of any source are many of these animals have something in common: their ears!
1 to be used. While a light helps to see the Their ears are big so they can
small area that it illuminates, allowing our eyes to hear better, which compensates
adjust to the minimal lighting in our surroundings for their reduced ability to see at
actually allows us to see more of what’s around us. night. Their ears also often can
(If needed, the hike leader can bring a small red move independently. That means
light.) they can focus their ears the
Keep quiet. Night-hike leaders can decide same way to hear better in that
2 how “quiet” they want campers to be, direction, or they can point them
but the quieter they are, the more they will hear in in opposite directions to hear more of their entire surroundings.
nature. Create your own “deer ears” by shaping your hands around
Listen carefully. Not only will hearing your human ears. Test the hike participants’ hearing by walking
3 instructions help to stay safe on the trail, around them while saying nursery rhymes and see if they can
but those who are not listening may miss out on tell what you’re saying. Change one or two of the words and see
some cool information and activities! if they notice.
Stay on the trails. Of course you’ll choose
4 a trail that’s not near a cliff for safety’s
sake. A fairly flat trail with minimal holes or rocks
works best. For hikers with concerns about running
into predators, reassure them that if you stay on
the trail and all together, these things won’t want to
bother the group.
14 January/February 2022 | CampBusiness.com PHOTOS: © CAN STOCK PHOTO / AITORMMFOTO (NIGHT HIKE) • DUSTIE (DEER)Colorblind Test
Materials: small squares of colored paper
Many people are surprised at the realization that they are colorblind in the dark.
This is a good opportunity to talk about two of the
photoreceptors in our eyes: rods and cones. Rods help
us see in low-light situations, making them important
for night hikes. And cones help us see color. This
experiment will help hikers tell if their cones are being
used at all during the night hike.
Give each hiker a small piece of colored paper. Ask
them to guess what color they think it is, and then put
it in a pocket or safe place so that they don’t litter on
the trail. When they return to camp, they can take their paper out in the light and see
if they guessed the color correctly.
Eyepatch Story
Materials: lighter, optional candle
Another experiment to show how night vision can be affected starts off with
acting like pirates—no “aargs” or “ahoys” necessary! Have every hiker make an
“eyepatch” with one of their hands covering the eye of their choice. With their
uncovered eye, they will look at the small flame while you tell a story like this:
“Long ago, when pirates ruled the seven seas, there was one pirate
captain who liked to pillage and loot just as much as the rest of
them. But he noticed a problem. The crew on his ship liked to do
their raids at night, because the townsfolk were often asleep and it
was easier to get away. Even when they fought enemy pirates, they
preferred nighttime because they had developed a strong sense of
night vision … at least until the cannons went off. Whenever
a cannonball was launched, a bright light from the cannon
flashed and temporarily blinded every pirate who saw the
light. While they waited for their eyes to readjust to the
darkness, they were susceptible to enemy takeover. But
this was a smart pirate captain; he probably went to
(insert your camp/outdoor education program name
here) when he was a kid, where he learned a few things
about night vision. So even though he had two perfectly-
working eyes, he decided to wear an eyepatch over one of his eyes, night and day.
That eye under the eyepatch became well-adjusted to the darkness. Whenever
he saw a cannon flash during a night raid, instead of being blinded, he simply
switched his eyepatch over to his other eye. Then the eye that was still adjusted to
the darkness could still see well, and he could overtake his enemies. Now, wait until
I extinguish this flame, but when I do, you’re going to move your eyepatch to your
other eye and look around. You can keep switching from eye to eye to see what a
difference this small flame made on your night vision.”
PHOTOS: © CAN STOCK PHOTO / SUSLO (PAPER) • SHOWCASE (PIRATE) CampBusiness.com | January/February 2022 15Triboluminescence Reflection Time
Materials: Wintergreen Lifesavers Materials: None
If you’re in a location and season where you can observe If you are blessed with a clear night sky,
fireflies or glow worms, enjoy this bioluminescent part of a it’s nice to take a moment to look at the stars.
night hike. Even if you can’t experience naturally occurring Ideally, instructors should be able to point out
bioluminescence, you can always have fun with one or two constellations, or at least explain
triboluminescence! what phase the moon is in. Yet nothing beats
Using Wintergreen Lifesavers, instruct hikers enjoying this special moment, even if it
to get in groups of two or three and have involves looking at a cloudy sky or off into the
everyone take turns crunching one of distant city lights.
the mints with their mouth open. (If Find a hill or clearing where hikers can
anyone has braces or other concerns spread out. Ask them to not talk to anyone
about their teeth, they can get in a else for at least two minutes, so that they
larger group of people and still suck on can listen to and absorb the nature around
the mint if appropriate.) Hikers should see sparks coming from them and reflect on their time at camp. For
their partners’ mouths. While not fully understood by scientists, Christian camps, this can be a sacred time of
this triboluminescence experiment will nevertheless be the prayer. CB
highlight of the hikers’ night!
Jessica Lippe is the program manager at Pine Valley Bible
Camp and the author of The Ultimate Survival Guide to
Working at Camp. Visit her website at JessicaLippe.com.
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PROGRAMMING SING
Be flexible and roll with the punches
By Arthur Kane
T
he Music Settlement (formerly theme for the camp—such as music from Ensemble rehearsal time
known as The Cleveland a particular country, musical period, Private and partnered lessons
Music School Settlement) was or style of music. In 2021, the theme Music theory
founded in 1912 by Almeda Adams—a was “America, the Beautiful,” which Break time
musician who, despite being blind, did highlighted music written by American Physical activity.
not let her disability deter her from composers from Colonial times to the
bringing quality music education to the present. Lemonade From Lemons
community. She encouraged students Examples of past themes include: In 2020, we were confronted with
of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels the possibility that the piano camp
to connect through music, regardless Women in music would have to be cancelled due to the
of their ability to pay. She remains the Postcards from France COVID-19 pandemic. However, we
inspiration in fulfilling our goals of Postcards from Russia offered an online “virtual camp” instead.
supporting music education, diversity, Salute to America This turned out to be very successful,
and community. Melodies and rhythms of Spain. and even attracted students from outside
I have taught at The Music the geographic area who normally would
Settlement (TMS) for more than 48 Here is a look at the schedule for not have been able to come to a daily, in-
years, and have been head of the Piano this two-week day camp (held from 8:30 person camp. The schedule was adjusted
Department for more than 30 years. I a.m. to 12:30 p.m.): to a full-day one-week camp.
have been directing and teaching the The experience led to more ideas
Piano Camps since founding the program Music history and listening on how to use virtual learning to expand
in 2000. Each year, there is a different Practice time outreach to students. Some of these
18 January/February 2022 | CampBusiness.com ILLUSTRATION: © CAN STOCK PHOTO / RAMONAKAULITZKIFor those who are
looking to expand
programming—be
willing to be flexible,
to roll with the punches,
and to adapt to the
changing needs of
the community.
You never know
what opportunities
you’ll uncover.
include virtual classes and music lessons
for adults (i.e., virtual lessons, recitals,
and master classes), virtual lessons and We are looking forward to more
recitals in other areas, and even other camps, more learning, more recitals, Arthur Kane, B.M., M.M./M.M., is Head of the
countries. One student—while visiting and classes—both virtual and in-person. Piano Department and Piano Camp Director at
relatives in Edinburgh, Scotland—was For those who are looking to expand The Music Settlement in Cleveland, Ohio. Reach him
able to continue his piano lessons via programming—be willing to be flexible, at akane@themusicsettlement.org.
Zoom. Two students who have family to roll with the punches, and to adapt to
members in Italy were able to present the changing needs of the community. To comment on this article, visit
a recital as a Christmas present for the You never know what opportunities you’ll www.campbusiness.com
entire family. uncover. CB
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20 January/February 2022 | CampBusiness.comT
here are plenty of activities that lend themselves to real-world, in-person
gatherings and events while maintaining appropriate physical distance.
I’m sure if you put your mind to it, you can probably create a similar list
of possibilities, just from the many activities you already know. Below is a
bit more description on each of the activities. These descriptions, combined
with the current best practices, should enable you to plan plenty of physically
distanced activities for many future programs.
1. Juggling. Type “learn to juggle” on YouTube for several 13. Read. Collect a variety of books that will engage and
video tutorials. Be sure to supply participants with their own inspire your audience and invite them to take one.
juggling balls or scarves. 14. Practice meditation and mindfulness. Search for
2. Jogging or trail running. This is an excellent way to internet resources and learn about these two techniques.
improve physical fitness and cardiovascular health. Stagger the 15. Multi-player video games. Acquaint yourself with
starting times to help maintain physical distancing. this program possibility. Remember you can also play Scrabble,
3. Yoga. Be sure to stand where participants can easily see Five Crowns, and a host of other board and family games
you. Spread out. For inspiration, my favorite yoga video is here: online, too.
YouTube.com/watch?v=d00hbKdnEhw. 16. Stargazing. Learn about star constellations and
4. Journaling. Start by creating your own book, or get a which planets are visible in your area.
blank book from www.barebooks.com. 17. Mad Libs. Play this game with any group, and
5. Line Dancing. The Cupid Shuffle and the Cha Cha download free printable versions of the game at: MadLibs.com/
Slide are popular, but you can find both music and instructions printables/.
for many more dances online on YouTube. 18. Map and compass courses. Encourage discovery in
6. Simon Says. Turn this popular children’s game into a your neighborhood by creating a map and compass course. You
whole-camp activity. Just be can find more information
sure everyone can see and online, and at: NCACBSA.
hear the leader. Download org/wp-content/
Scott Gurst’s document on uploads/2018/08/2018-
leading Simon Says at: www. Philmont-Training-III-7.2-
teamworkandteamplay.com/ MapCompass-101.pdf.
SimonSays. 19. Learn to play
7. Sudoku. Photocopy the guitar. You can even
Sudoku puzzles and hold take music lessons online.
competitions for speed and 20. Tongue
accuracy. Download tons twisters. Start with the
of free Sudoku puzzles, for Dr. Seuss book, Fox in
beginners, intermediates and Socks and then progress
experts at: KrazyDad.com. to the website Tongue-
8. Suguru. Another Twister.net for more than
style of number puzzle. 3,600 tongue twisters in 118
Download tons of free languages.
Suguru puzzles, for 21. Riddles. Question:
beginners, intermediates, What gets wetter the more it
and experts at: KrazyDad. dries? Answer: A towel.
com. 22. Qi Gong. This
9. Crossword ancient form of daily
puzzles. There are plenty exercise is a simple way
of online sources for free crossword to start each day, building
puzzles, including Puzzles.USAToday.com. strength, flexibility, and balance. YouTube.com has online
10. Storytelling. Encourage staff members and campers videos and you can find out more from the National Qigong
to share stories, especially ones with inspiration and hope. Association at NQA.org.
11. Explore nature. Take a walk in the woods, look 23. Tai Chi. A movement-oriented form of daily exercise,
for signs of wild animals, learn the names of every plant you with hundreds of movements and styles.
discover, take a deep breath, and describe what the great 24. Origami. There are hundreds of paper-folding
outdoors smells like. possibilities out there (Origami-Instructions.com) including
12. Arts and crafts. Create something wonderful, but online videos at YouTube.
package each craft in a do-it-yourself kit, so that no resources 25. String figures. A traditional story-telling art in many
are shared. cultures. Find dozens of possibilities at StringFigures.info.
PHOTO: © CAN STOCK PHOTO / NAYPONG CampBusiness.com | January/February 2022 2142. Gardening. Indoors or out, growing plants, flowers,
trees, and vegetables is fun.
43. Show your gratitude. In the book 59 Seconds,
Richard Wiseman reveals that having people list three things
that they are grateful for in their life or to reflect on three events
that have gone especially well recently can significantly increase
their level of happiness for about a month. This, in turn, can
cause them to be more optimistic about the future and can
improve their physical health.
44. Practice calligraphy. And other fancy lettering
forms. Learn the basics at ThePostmansKnock.com/beginners-
guide-modern-calligraphy/.
45. Watch the sunrise (or sunset).
46. Bake. Most people enjoy a home-baked desert. Why
not learn how to make one yourself ? Pies, cookies, cakes, and
26. Compose a poem or a haiku. Haiku are three-line more await you.
poems with five, seven, and five syllables in each line. For 47. Learn to cook a new dish. Learn how to make your
example: Some haiku are odd. They can make no sense at all. favorite dish. Mine was turkey pot pie with my Thanksgiving
I’ll have a root beer. Type the phrase “poetic forms” into a web leftovers. Find the online recipe here: AllRecipes.com/
browser to find more than 100 forms of poetry. recipe/9230/turkey-pot-pie/.
27. One-minute mysteries. You walk into a deserted 48. Photography. Find a creative way to share
cabin, in the middle of a blizzard. There is a fireplace, a lantern, photographs, or try to capture the letters A-Z by taking
and a single match. Which one do you light first? Answer: the photographs of things around you that look like these letters.
match! 49. Drum circle. Participate in a physically distanced
28. Solitaire. Discover the rules for Solitaire and other drum circle with friends.
card games for one at CardGameHeaven.com and more fun 50. Eat a late dinner by candlelight.
things to do with cards in the book Games and Fun with Playing 51. Make a list (of all the things you want to do when the
Cards by Joseph Leeming. pandemic is over).
29. Paint. Discover the joy of painting on traditional 52. Learn how to whittle or carve wood. Nothing feels
canvas or unusual objects, such as rocks! as good as carving a good piece of wood into a keepsake that
30. Create paper airplanes. And fly them! will last forever.
31. Learn how to make, throw, and catch
boomerangs with the book Boomerangs – How to Make and
Throw Them by Bernard Mason.
32. Archery. Learn the basics of bow-and-arrow
techniques.
33. Participate in a photographic scavenger hunt.
Take digital photographs of each item required.
34. Create the ultimate pandemic facial mask.
Complete with embellishments and accessories and a one-
minute infomercial to sell the fine points of your design.
35. Hula hoop your way to fun and fitness.
36. Cycling. There’s plenty of room for physical
distancing in this activity and opportunities to learn basic
bicycle maintenance and repair.
37. Paddle boarding. One of the newest solo paddle
sports; great for building strength and balance.
38. Kayaking. A traditional solo paddling activity with a
bit more stability.
39. Frisbee golf and foot golf. Two variations of one
theme. Frisbee or disc golf is popular and many communities
have courses. Just be sure to sanitize the discs between players.
Foot golf is played on a regular golf course, with a soccer ball
and 21-inch diameter holes.
40. Geocaching. A seek-and-find treasure-hunting activi-
ty perfect for summer camps. Learn more at Geocaching.com.
41. Calisthenics. A physical training technique that uses
bodyweight instead of additional equipment. Learn more at
SchoolOfCalisthenics.com.
22 January/February 2022 | CampBusiness.com PHOTOS: © CAN STOCK PHOTO / FEVERPITCHED (TOP) • ROXILLER (BOTTOM)53. Surfing. There are plenty of
outdoor sports that lend themselves to
physical distancing, and provided you
have an ocean nearby, surfing can be one
of them.
54. Slingshot target shooting.
Using kernels of corn or dry dog-food
pellets as ammunition (to feed birds and
other wildlife). Set up a target range with
tin and other metal targets (which make
a satisfying sound when hit).
55. Virtual activities online,
including scavenger hunts and escape
rooms.
56. Fishing. Another outdoor
activity that lends itself to appropriate
physical distancing, especially fly fishing
and other casting styles.
57. Outdoor cooking. Plenty of opportunities here for 61. Build a sand castle. A time-honored tradition of
everything from Dutch oven cooking to grilling, to pie irons in beach art, using local resources.
the fire to Jiffy Pop popcorn. 62. Making and flying kites. Two perfectly great ideas
58. Hiking and backpacking. Two great ways to explore for camp.
nature, exercise, and spend time in the great outdoors. 63. Build a snowman (in the winter) or make an ice
59. Walking. A sometimes-overlooked activity that carving (from blocks of ice in the summer).
lowers anxiety, improves health, and increases optimism. 64. Write a postcard to a friend.
60. Jumping rope. Solo rope jumping is an amazing way 65. Mountain biking. Another outdoor activity that
to promote cardiovascular health and fitness. There are also some tends to create appropriate physical distancing.
very cool jump rope tricks presented at JumpRopeDudes.com. 66. Hopscotch. And other solo sidewalk games.
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first time.
68. Invent a non-contact handshake or greeting.
69. Read an e-book.
70. Make a snow angel (or a sand angel, or a mud
angel).
71. Build an inuksuit or create a tower by stacking rocks
on top of each other.
72. Play tennis. Another outdoor game with appropriate
physical distancing.
73. Translate a word, phrase or message into a
foreign language, using Translate.Google.com.
74. Zumba. Learn how to do this musical fitness activity.
75. Host a fashion show. Use the theme of your choice.
76. Have a trivia party.
77. Start a diary.
78. Learn to draw. Starting with the book Drawing on the
Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards.
79. Create a comic strip or a meme using images from
the internet.
80. Write a thank-you note.
81. Parkour. Learn this very physical combination of
fitness, running, gymnastics, and acrobatics from the World
Freerunning Parkour Federation at WFPF.com.
82. Create a flash mob dance presentation.
83. Create a scrapbook of memories.
84. Bird watching. Another wonderful opportunity
to be outside and get some fresh air. Learn more at
BirdWatchingDaily.com.
85. Piloting a drone. Fun and games in wide-open
spaces.
86. Blogging. Find a subject that interests you and write
about it, online.
87. Songwriting. Use your musical talents to compose
the lyrics or music to a song. Then perform it for friends.
88. Quilting. A time-honored tradition and a great thing
to do with all those leftover pieces of fabric.
89. Knitting, crocheting and weaving. Another time-
honored tradition of handcrafting.
90. Carpentry and the fine art of woodworking.
91. Skipping stones. And other simple pleasures by the
waterfront.
92. Yo-yo-ing. Learn incredible tricks and stunts
practiced by world champions at Yo-Yo.com.
93. Snorkeling. An adventurous water sport (just be sure
to sanitize the equipment between participants).
94. Scuba diving. All the elements of physical distancing,
including your own air supply.
95. Pilates. A low-impact exercise consisting of flexibility,
muscular strength and endurance movements. Learn more at
Pilates.com.
96. Extreme ironing. For those photogenically
adventurous this extreme sport invites athletes to transport
an ironing board, iron and shirt to remote locations and
photograph their talents. Learn more at CoolOf TheWild.com/
extreme-ironing/.
97. Skateboarding (and mountainboarding).
98. Learn magic, sleight of hand and hand
manipulations.
24 January/February 2022 | CampBusiness.com PHOTO: © CAN STOCK PHOTO / TFAWLSGet a pet.
Research and support a new charity.
Learn to do something new with your cell phone.
Play hide and seek.
Clean out your closet.
Donate something to Goodwill.
Plan your next road trip.
Pick a historical figure and learn all you can about them.
Read a copy of Byrd Baylor’s book Everybody Needs a
Rock (ISBN 978-0-6897-1051-3) aloud then have your
audience go and find the perfect rock.
99. Start a collection. Find something you appreciate Play music on the instrument of your choice.
(sea shells, buttons, stones, antique silverware) and collect Take a virtual field-trip, online.
as many as you can, and then display these items for all to Take an online art class at ArtForKidsHub.com.
appreciate. Host a talent show.
100. Learn to solve a Rubik’s Cube. Twirl a baton.
101. Create temporary art (using chalk on the sidewalk Build a fort. CB
or patterns in the snow).
The information presented here is from Connection Without
And, just in case 101 activities were not enough, here are a Contact by Dr. Jim Cain. Available at ACABookstore.org and
few more ideas: Amazon.com. For more physically distant activities, including
the Dutchman’s Rope, and for more information about
Video-conference with a friend, neighbor or relative. teambuilding and building community during a pandemic, visit
Create a playing-card structure. TeamworkandTeamplay.com.
Invent something new.
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By Sandra Shawver
M
any day camps and resident camps had to quickly adjust or From In-Person To Remote
unexpectedly cancel their sessions last summer due to COVID-19, but Teaching
In teaching this course, I look
the faculty at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, made forward to helping students realize they
a different decision. Actually, there wasn’t much choice; the week that classes were to can do something they have neither
heard about nor tried before. It is also
begin, the campus closed for the remainder of the year. Teaching an undergraduate rewarding to watch peer relationships
outdoor-education class for students who want to work in the education, community grow, many for the first time. Over 75
percent of students in the course have had
sport, recreation, and leisure industries brings with it opportunities to impact
no experience in adventure or outdoor
student perceptions, either negatively or positively. The faculty knew that how activities, which makes the class one of
this situation was handled would have a profound effect on how students viewed my favorites.
Normally, the eight-week class covers
the possibilities in their future professional careers. Since many of these students angling, bicycling, camping, canoeing,
go on to work in Boys & Girls Clubs, parks and recreation, YMCAs, or other hiking, navigation, and target shooting.
Students know, upon signing up, there
community organizations serving different demographics, here was an opportunity will be a two-night camping trip within
to demonstrate the importance of adaptability and ingenuity. two hours of the campus, and they will be
26 January/February 2022 | CampBusiness.com PHOTOS: COURTESY OF SANDRA SHAWVERresponsible for planning and preparing and skills gained through personal and in essence incorporating additional
meals. For this specific class, only 6 performance. Flipgrid offers a variety 21st-century technology skills to help
percent of the students had ever canoed, of opportunities for learning concepts move students forward.
13 percent had done some form of angling within the class, along with collaborating,
or target shooting, and 31 percent had sharing of ideas, and interacting and Meeting Electronically
camped before. When students left for communicating with peers. Videos are The class met via Zoom on set days
Spring Break, the class was still active, created by students that demonstrate for the introduction and presentation
but within days the decision was made physical skills and class activities and of an activity and accompanying
to close campus for the remainder of can then be reviewed by peers and the information. The instructor demonstrated
the semester and move all courses to instructor. Students do not have to be in skills, explained the nuances with each
100-percent online. Not only did the class to develop or review videos. The activity, and answered any questions.
instruction and presentation of the skills instructor can review physical skills Each meeting was recorded and
need to be successfully adjusted, but also more closely without students needing to included as a link on the class portal.
coming up with appropriate equipment repeat a skill multiple times. I have used Some meetings required students to
for students to use was quite challenging. FlipGrid in other activity-based classes gather materials or equipment to be
Thankfully, with a lifetime of personal to help increase students’ understanding used for the stated activity or lesson.
experience in being active in all the and performance of skills and in-class The instructor also incorporated
activities and with years of teaching in practice time. It is a great experiential YouTube videos as additional resources
my arsenal, I moved forward with high teaching and learning tool that links to a to aid in understanding the material
expectations of success. number of learning-management systems presented. With each class session
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Using Flipgrid As A Learning Aid D2L (Bartlett, 2018). The software also to use Flipgrid to show their level of
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web), allowing students to transfer 2018). Having had success in previous area. Students were to complete five-
theory into practice and share reactions activity classes using Flipgrid, I used it minute Flipgrids on select skills and
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