So, when I have talked about Family Sensitivity in previous blogs, what do I really mean? I mean looking at the entire

In my last blog, “Time to Do an Audit: Evaluating a Kid’s Club and So Much More,” I talked about all the

For most of my career, I have worked with kids’ clubs, and I absolutely love it. Over the years, I

I wanted to share a few event experiences that still make me smile and laugh. In the moment, some were

In my past blogs, I’ve shared that kids and teen programming/management has been the bread and butter of my career,

Last week, I was so excited to dive into events that I didn’t realize—until after I hit send—that I probably

Alright… let’s talk events — and everything that comes with them. This may turn into a mini-series of blogs because,

Over the past several weeks, I’ve shared insight into how I found my way into the world of recreation, what

It’s that time of year when everyone feels a little festive, and next year’s goals start lingering in the back

In my last blog, I mentioned wanting to go back a few posts to finish a story—one that ties into

Oh, the joy of checklists. What is it about them—do they give you a burst of satisfaction or make you

Who else comes home from a conference riding an inspiration high? Every year, this REC Net Conference fills me with

They say a mentoring relationship is a professional or personal connection where a more experienced, knowledgeable person (the mentor) provides guidance, support, and

Over the last few blogs, I’ve talked about Impactful Play, how to become a stronger leader during game time, and how

As I mentioned in my last blog, the real difference often comes from the leadership behind the programming. For some,

Over the years, you start to learn what makes a program truly successful. What creates energy and enjoyment in the

Up until now, I’ve shared my journey in order—starting with the early days of ship life and all the lessons

Every May, Norwegian Cruise Line gathered all of us Youth & Teen Coordinators (YCs) for summer training aboard the S/S

It was a brand-new ship contract, and this time my travels took me to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where I

I was picked up at the Miami port by a member of the South Seas Recreation staff, who filled me

I survived my first seasonal contract on the M/S Seaward—and I was hooked! Even though I didn’t get to spend Christmas

I arrived in Miami and headed straight to the port where the M/S Seaward was docked, ready for a 7-day cruise to

After my interview, I met Patti back in the room so we could get ready for dinner and the evening

Heads up—this blog is a little longer than usual. Let’s just say I had a few side conversations with myself

“Wait…You’re Getting a Degree in What?” When I first told my parents I was getting a degree in Recreation, their