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Things To Do At Day Camp
In the early 1980s, I had my first real job at a parks and recreation department. It had a strong sports program but lacked the typical day camps, craft programs, or dance classes that most other departments had.
Alternative Programming
This year marked the 20th anniversary of NAYS’ annual Youth Sports Congress. It was great to be able to travel again with staff members to San Antonio, Texas, and see so many dedicated recreational professionals face to face.
Zombie Survival Camp
Through the years, we at Kalispell Parks and Recreation in Kalispell, Mont., have struggled to fill a need in the community for some type of programming during the week prior to elementary schools beginning the year. Our traditional summer camp usually ends a week earlier because counselors head back to college, leaving the camp short-staffed.
Keep Day Camps Fresh
Humans are creatures of habit. We wake up, eat breakfast, brush our teeth (most of us), and head out the door to work. Lather, rinse, repeat.
Ride The Wave
A television documentary in early 2008 inspired Julio Magrisso, Assistant Director for the city of Miami Beach Parks & Recreation Department, to pursue the idea of a surf camp for children with autism.
A Meaningful Message
Taking a hike, running around a playground, and going on a pontoon boat ride may seem routine to the casual observer, but outdoor recreational experiences such as these can be life-changing for children with
Not Just For Kids
The summer camp industry is a valuable source for inspiring, activating, and energizing community spaces for people of all ages. Public parks are taking note by utilizing amenities
Ship-Shape
With spring in the air, children begin to anticipate the end of another school year and the start of summer camp; this is why parks and rec professionals are gearing up now for high-paced action.
Campsite Curb Appeal
You can't just develop a park campsite anywhere and think it will instantly become a popular place for guests to visitСit has to have lots of curb appeal, or naturally occurring, built-in Тscenic amenities.У
Caring For Camp Shelly
Nestled in the trees near the southwestern side of Lake Tahoe sits Camp ShellyСa 25-site family campground operated by the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) and staffed by its park rangers.