FEATURE ARTICLE |
32 The Art of Collaborative Innovation
The best innovations are not devised in a vacuum . Instead , they are cultivated over time through real-world experience , patience , and an open ear .
38 Tech Tools
Here are a few applications you can use to improve productivity , without breaking the bank .
40 Unplugging for the Summer
Campers at Chewonki must leave their gadgets at home . Not because technology is bad , but because campers blossom when the screens are put away .
40 |
32 44 The Great Mobile Debate : Round 1
“ Apps ” are everywhere these days , but they aren ’ t the only way to make a splash in the mobile world .
46 Survival of the Responsive
Is there something comforting about that file cabinet filled with paper applications and forms ? You ’ re not alone , but don ’ t let it hold you back .
48 Always Listening
Once in a while , the CampMinder team talks about you behind your back . Don ’ t think of it as gossip ; let ’ s call it progress .
|
Send address changes to CampMinder .
PO Box 36
Boulder , CO 80306 Phone 303 444 CAMP www . campminder . com facebook . com / campminder
Camp Staff Support 303 444 2267 ext 2
|
Sales & Advertising 303 444 2267 ext 4 info @ campminder . com
Press Inquiries 303 444 2267 ext 101
Letters to the Editor Please send all correspondence to magazine @ campminder . com . We reserve the right to edit all published letters for clarity and length .
Submissions Send queries and manuscripts to magazine @ campminder . com .
CampMinder magazine is printed in the USA on paper made with 55 % recycled materials and 30 % postconsumer waste . Please recycle .
|
CampMinder
Chief Executive Officer & Founder Dan Konigsberg Chief Operating Officer Paul Berliner Chief Technology Officer Stuart Miller System Architect Joe Norris Director of Client Development Frank Fagan Director of Communication Bill Konigsberg
Director of Client Relations Lauren Swisher Client Relations and Parent Support Rachel Gallagher Carolyn Hushek Chris Masella Susan Norris Liz Tarricone
Consultants Joe McDonald Katie Milne Human Resources Janet Kendrick
Development Sam Fish Jah Hasangjekaj David Lane Kevin McKeever Byron Uy Brandon Van Pelt Database Administration Javi Pire David Whitehurst
CampMinder Magazine CampMinder Magazine is published annually by CampMinder , LLC .
|
SummerJobS Posting jobs is quick , easy & affordable .
Hire from thousands of students , teachers and recent grads at summerjobs . com / campminder
Use code Campminder2013
to receive 20 % off
. com Call us at 508.888.6889 or email info @ summerjobs . com
|
|||||||||
|
51 Streaming Camp Spirit
What is a “ Manager of Customer Experience and Marketing ?” New tech leads to new job titles and new opportunities to connect with camper parents , staff , and alumni .
|
56 |
Editor Bill Konigsberg Editorial Committee Dan Konigsberg , Paul Berliner , and Frank Fagan Art and Design Chuck Fultz , Ronningen Design |
|||||||||||||
|
56 CampMinder on Tour
O P - E D
57 21 st Century Leadership Skills
There ’ s a place where the skills most important to today ’ s employers are being taught , and it ’ s not at school . Hint : It rhymes with “ lamp .”
|
Bringing together the best minds in camping . |
Other Contributors Audrey Monke , Gold Arrow Camp Dottie Reed , Camp Pemigewassett Jeanette Eaton , Camp Chewonki Keith Klein , Laurel Camps Brad Robinson , Beber Camp Scott Brody , Kenwood / Evergreen Gary Kimball , AMSkier Jill Tipograph , Everything Summer |