Wildwood Compass and Hubbard Pond Waterfront in Winter
As full-time Summer Camp Staff, the question we hear most often is, “If you work at a summer camp, what do you do for the rest of the year?” It surprises people to learn how much there is to do in the non-summer months.
The year-round team spends the fall months taking a deep look at feedback from staff, campers, and their families to evaluate all aspects of camp from programming to staffing to facilities and see what is working well and what needs improvement. October is when the next camp season really begins us as we set next summer’s schedule and begin opening registrations.
In December, we begin hiring staff. As January arrives, registrations roll in as campers new and old sign up for an exciting summer on Hubbard Pond. The winter is also a big travel season for the Wildwood team as we tour New England, visiting camp fairs to recruit new campers and staff and attending trainings with our Mass Audubon colleagues across the state.
In March, we attend the American Camp Association New England Conference to network with camp staff across the region, learn best practices, and gain lots of awesome ideas to bring back to Wildwood.
With the conference behind us, camp is just around the corner. We’ll spend the next few months setting up the property, planning programming, and training staff to prepare for the summer season.
We’re busy getting ready to bring you another great summer full of outdoor fun! What do you do to get ready for camp? We have all kinds of helpful resources on our website to get you started!