CampMinder Magazine Volume 3 | Page 58

BEYOND THE SUMMER H Retreat Central and CampMinder are putting their heads together to discuss the future of retreat management. Our passion is helping camps host successful retreats. ave you ever asked yourself, “How can I generate revenue outside of the camp season?” Maybe you, like other camp directors, have recognized an increasing opportunity for hosting group retreats and similar events. After all, the camp environment is a much more interesting and affordable venue for hosting a retreat than a nondescript hotel. J AY N I E S C H U LT Z Partner Retreat Central DEB WILLIAMS Partner Retreat Central 3 While attending the 2013 ACA National Conference in Dallas, the CampMinder Team met with Retreat Central’s Jaynie Schultz and Deb Williams to learn more about the retreat industry. Jaynie and Deb help camps enter and operate within the retreat space and connect with prospective customers. As it turns out, many camps that already offer retreat services struggle to efficiently ma