Whether you are planning a Day Camp, Sleep Away Camp, Neighborhood Camp or ‘Pod’ Camp, let’s all StickTogether for a whole new level of ‘together time’ fun this summer with sticker mosaics! It’s time to start planning for the summer! … Read More
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COVID-Friendly Ideas For Youth & Summer Camp
Are you planning activities for your summer camp program but need some guidance on what types of activities are safe for kids? This year will be a year of possibilities, and you may need to re-boot your program to match … Read More
5 Game Ideas for a Social Distance Activity Program
Being a teacher or activity director is hard work. From planning to managing student behavior, there is a myriad of requirements that make this job hard when done right. Now, we have a new element to add to this already … Read More
6 Equipment Ideas For Socially Distanced PE Lessons
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way we think about space. For example, I cannot watch a movie or TV show without silently commenting on how they are not properly socially distanced. Nor can I watch and see how they are … Read More
At Home Activity Bags For Afterschool Distance Learning
Submitted By: Shannon Blenis, Town Of Windsor Recreation Dept We have 86 students in our after school program and we wanted to give them an activity bag full of arts and crafts, STEM activities, games, and more. I contacted S&S … Read More
7 Supplies Every Activity Director Needs to Keep on Hand
Ever wonder what supplies you need to keep in your activity closet to ensure that you’re ready for any last-minute activities or events? We’ve shared 7 important supplies that you should always have on hand for activities with your group. … Read More
5 Ideas To Keep Summer Camp Counselors Engaged & Active
In a typical summer camp program, the top priorities are always the fun and safety of the campers. However, there is a variable that is often overlooked when running a summer camp, and that is the counselors themselves. They are … Read More
Activity Ideas for Overcoming the Mid-Summer Camp Blues
Summer camp is fun, but it feels like it goes by so fast. There is a general fun arc to camp because it starts out with huge excitement, and funnels along fast like a train with some great stops along … Read More
3 Indoor Group Games for Active Play
As I write this, we are in the middle of a heat wave. The highs have been above 90 degrees, and the lows have been down in the 70s going on a week now. The humidity is high every day … Read More
5 Important Skills Children Learn at Summer Camp
What do you remember about summer camp? When you think back on your experiences, you likely remember the fun times, the friends you made, the confidence you gained, and the experiences that left a mark on you. Summer camp is … Read More