There are tricks of the trade involved in directing summer camp. Tricks are developed over many years that will help a camp to create community, keep children fed and happy, encourage proper hygiene, and maximize the amount of fun that participants can have in the relatively short amount of time they have at camp.
As a former camp director, I noticed some similar tricks employed by the staff at EcoCamp – with many of the same goals in mind…
How do you make sure folks are happy with – and sated by - the box lunch they will have in the middle of their full-day hike? You lay out a giant spread of homemade breads, meats, cheeses, spreads, snacks, veggies and fruit for them to pack before they eat their breakfast. Pack your lunch on an empty stomach and you are bound to have enough!
How do you get folks who are otherwise on vacation to show up on time for a meeting with their guides to discuss the next day’s events? Provide a free pisco sour – and a great one at that!
How do you create community among a disparate group of travelers that are all arriving and departing on different days of the week? Arrange the breakfast and dinner seating based on what activity those folks are doing that day!
Very well ececuted. Hily recomended. Great experiance
Nancy Kaierle
2 days ago
Belize adventures
I've worked with Adventure Life before in planning trips and appreciate the quality of trips they put together. They use knowledgeable local guides, comfortable lodgings, and assist with transportation. I find trip planning stressful, so am happy to turn it over to them. They work within our parameters of time, budget, activity level, and types of activities to give us great experiences!
Kaesa Footracer
2 days ago
I was reading and it was a good story I need to recommend it
Delilah DeLee
4 days ago
We have been working with Adventure Life for 5 years now and it is very easy to plan out our trips. Our holidays include customization of activities and side trips along with the standard packages available on the Adventure Life website. Kevin, Jess, Mary Rose and their teams have many recommendations that have enhanced our travel.
Joe
1 week ago
We went to the Patagonia on the Chile side and Perito Moreno in El Calafate, Argentina. Eric of San Diego handled our trip with expertise. The preparation went smoothly, despite some changes on our part with scheduling conflicts. He offered great advice which made us feel at ease with all decisions on the trip. It was truly a great experience.
