Leadership Essentials
To meet your training needs, CampSpirit is proud to offer Leadership Essentials, a brand-new, premium library of online video training modules, written and hosted by Dr. Christopher Thurber and friends. Each module teaches critical leadership skills that every youth development professional needs to effectively deal with the social, behavioral, and disciplinary issues that arise at all summer camps and outdoor programs.
Ultimate Camp Resource
A free online guide to hundreds of camp activities, camp staff tips & tricks, and all things camp! For camp people... by camp people!
North Star Girls
A group curriculum for adolescent girls designed to help girls gain a sense of competency & empowerment through support and connecting with others.
3 Adventures
Dedicated to providing programs for young people that develop personal growth and awareness of the world beyond their borders, 3 Adventures trains students before placing them in work situations. We also organize travel opportunities. Every aspect of the 3 Adventures experience—training, work and travel—deepens our clients' awareness of themselves and their commitment to global citizenship.
Camp Spirit
CampSpirit is the online home of Dr. Christopher Thurber, a board-certified clinical psychologist, author, consultant, and father. A graduate of Harvard University, Chris co-authored the critically acclaimed "Summer Camp Handbook," the premier preparatory resource for new campers and families. He has more than 30 years of camping experience and has written numerous book chapters and scholarly articles on homesickness prevention and child development.
Chloe Art and Design
Chloe Art and Design specializes in high-quality, cost-effective graphic design services. Chloe re-designed my website and marketing materials. She specializes in working with summer camps, non-profits, artists and small businesses just starting out.
Maguire Presentations
Steve Maguire is a professional speaker to schools and summer camps. He offers professional speaking presentations on a broad spectrum of topics including leadership, team building, substance abuse prevention and much more...
The ACA
The American Camp Association (formerly known as the American Camping Association) is a community of camp professionals who, for nearly 100 years, have joined together to share our knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs. Scott is on the Board of Directors for the American Camp Association Oregon Trail section and serves as the Education Chair.
Unplug at Camp
Dan Weir of Frost Valley YMCA writes a blog about why the "disconnect to reconnect" philosophy is vital a child's development. Summer camp is unique because children have an extended stay in an environment that forces them deal with the effects of being "tech free." At the same time summer camp is an environment that fosters social growth. While social media sites foster social growth, it doesn't have the same positive effects as being outside and playing.