Worst Camp Ever?
The camp had bugs in the beds. Was it the worst camp ever? I’m not sure. Perhaps your story has mine beat. Still, there were insects of all shapes and sizes crawling on the mattresses our students and leaders were to sleep on.…
Tag: retreats
The Secret Sauce of an Extraordinary Retreat
One of my favorite things to do is speak to middle school and high school students. Over the years of being privileged to do this at weekend retreats, I’ve learned that I need to keep an open mind about what to expect.…
Making Camp Rules Memorable
What’s the best way to communicate the rules at camp? You know… “the rules.” We’ve all been sharing these rules for years: “Boys are blue. Girls are pink. Don’t make purple.” “Respect the facility.” “Clean up after yourself.” “Blah blah blah blah…” It’s hard to capture it all in a way that students will remember.…