When visiting camps our team members often notice ideas big and small that other camps might be interested in. Here we have assembled many examples so that everyone can learn from our visits.
→Do you have something you want to share with us that we should feature? Email Ari Polsky with an image and short description.
This update features all things Camper Areas (Housing, Care, Cleanup, etc)
. Not every idea or example will be applicable to every camp, and we are always open to learning about new ideas to feature.
Other topics and future updates will be grouped by topic and will include:
Facilities & Program Areas, Signage, Staff (Training, Management, Lounges), and Dining.
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A nice reminder of Leave No Trace at Camp Alonim.
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Clear rubric for clean up contests in bunks.
Camp Tel Noar
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A checklist of reminders outside of a common area at Eden Village West.
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Scoreboard for camp cleanup competition at Camp Ramah in Northern California. Displayed in a common area outside the bunks.
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One of several joke newspapers we have seen around camps.
Seen at Camp Ramah in California
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Another joke newspaper, the 'Potty Papers' seen at Herzl Camp. As the name implies, it is posted in the various bathrooms (washrooms) around camp.
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Colorfully painted 2x4s with specific themes and messages, added to a bunk staircase to brighten it up.
Goldman Union Camp Institute
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Cabin Cleanup assignments outside the dining hall at URJ GUCI. People pass it every day, several times a day.
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Camp Care dog with nametag (Polly) and job title (Camp Care).
URJ GUCI
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Signage at the health center to warm up the space and make it more welcoming.
Camp Ramah in California
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Signage at the health center to warm up the space and make it more welcoming.
Camp Ramah in California
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A reminder next to the mirrors in the bathroom at the Roger & Jane Davis JCC Camps at Medford
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Mailboxes for a camper village all in one place where the office could deliver at an appointed time for counselors to retrieve and distribute for their campers.
Camp Ramah in California
