Yoyojoe - Born To Camp

Ideas, Thoughts & Stories to Bring Camp to Life…

Yoyojoe - Born To Camp random header image

A Morning Meditation - Heros

December 12th, 2007 · No Comments

Every morning at Camp Wapomeo they have what is called a morning meditation. This is a time for someone to read an inspirational poem, story, or thought. The following morning meditation was written and read by a counsellor, Jenny Bordo. These are her thoughts:
“Last month, while I was up at the outpost, I [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: camping · creativity · speaking & presenting

We are in the Business of Making Memories

December 12th, 2007 · No Comments

We are in the business of making memories.When you get right down to it, summer camps are in the business of making memories, that is what we do. If you create good memories, campers come back; if you fail to create good memories, campers move on in search of a camp that can help [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: camping · marketing · speaking & presenting

Camp Counsellor’s Manifesto

December 12th, 2007 · No Comments

I am a summer camp counsellor.
I believe in camp.
I believe in shorts, t-shirts and sandals.
I believe in singing at the table.
I believe everyone should know five games to play on a bus.
I believe in early morning dip (even if I don’t always go).
I believe that if you play with children you will stay childlike.
I believe [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: camping · creativity · speaking & presenting