arents are often flooded with emotions when first deciding whether or not to send their child to camp. We camp geeks know the decision should be a no-brainer; camp is part of an important path to encourage social growth and peer development – the experience can’t be duplicated. Take us out of the equation, though, and you’ll find that most people are fairly unaware of camp’s long-lasting benefits and have hesitations about sending their “babies” into an unknown world. Day camps offer an option in which children can be challenged to grow through daily experiences and return home at night. Through my consulting at CampMinder, I have learned that this dynamic also presents a unique set of challenges for camp directors. More and more day camps are offering flexible, customized enrollment options to their parents: half days, individual weekdays, extended care, daily transportation, lunch options, and the list goes on … There are so many factors to consider when running a successful day camp. Our goal is to alleviate the stress involved. Let’s take a closer look at how CampMinder does this by considering one aspect: daily transportation and attendance.
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Story: Katie Milne | Lettering: Nate Piekos | Pencil, ink, and color: Chuck Fultz
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