Ironing Out The Details
While the real fun kicks off in the summer, preparations for camp begin long before the first child arrives.
Tragedy & Healing
At about 9 a.m. on August 4, 2004, the State of New Hampshire's Disaster Behavioral Health Coordinator received a call stating that on August 3 there had been a tragic death of a 13-year-old camper at Camp
Face The Facts
Linda Ebner Erceg is passionate about camp and the “kiddos” who attend. “Nobody else does what we do,” says Erceg. “The magic of camp is that we provide a youth-centered environment
More Than Bandages And Aspirin
Of all the tasks required to keep a camp running, one of the most critical is organizing the medical center. Although no one--staff or campers--intends to be sick at camp, illness is
Healthy Living
It is likely that many of the estimated 10 million campers and the more than 1 million staff members who oversee youngsters in summer camp will experience an illness or injury in a given season.
Keep The Sun At Bay
It wasn’t until recently that sunscreen became a staple in the parks and recreation lexicon.
Food Allergies And Food Intolerances
For those who suffer from food allergies or intolerances, food can seem like an enemy. People struggle daily reading food labels, carefully ordering at restaurants, and double-checking everything
Healthy For Life
In looking at the general population, one may presume that one-third of campers and their parents visiting a camp will be overweight. Summer camps then have a real opportunity to set a good example.
A Match Made For Camp
For camp directors and owners whose innate nature is to serve others, there is little that will stand in the way of fulfilling that mission—even a global pandemic.
The Next Right Thing, Part 2
Yesterday I made my weekly run to check our post office box. While emptying it, our postmaster, Patrick, passed me at a socially responsible distance.
Cleaning Playground Equipment--Advice From Playworld
Please use the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for disinfection to remove COVID-19 from your playground equipment.
How To Communicate With Parents During COVID-19
Looking for advice on how to communicate with parents during COVID-19? Expert Online Training’s Chris Thurber hosted a webinar earlier this week to offer suggestions.
The Coronavirus Diary
We're informally polling people in the industry to find out how they're coping with Coronavirus, the resources they're sharing, and advice for other camps. Comments are arranged by date to track the
Finding Peace In Nature During COVID-19 Social Distancing
Inside of our homes, workplaces, schools and cars the air is thick with the moment to moment news of COVID-19. In this confinement, our minds become filled with scattered thoughts, our breaths become
Video Explains How Coronavirus Is Different From A Flu
Why are medical experts extremely worried about the COVID-19 virus? This video helps answer that question.
Jewish Summer Camps Are Already Preparing For Coronavirus
(JTA) — As swine flu swept through the United States in the late spring of 2009, Jewish summer camps took some drastic measures.
Cutting At Camp
Front-line staff members rarely think about the medical and psychological complexity that is detailed in an incoming camper’s health forms. Reviewing those forms is typically the responsibility of the camp nurse or doctor.
Defibrillator Decision
A noticeable increase in ink used to cover an issue or subject is one way to catch and prepare for trends. One issue that's making the rounds in the mainstream press is the AED, or Automated External Defibrillator.
S.O.S. for Camp Directors
Camp Manager Check List:
Decide on the type of training specific to your camp population.
Offer the course before camp begins for optimal retention of procedures.
Tragedy and Healing
At about 9 a.m. on August 4, 2004, the State of New Hampshire's Disaster Behavioral Health Coordinator received a call stating that on August 3 there had been a tragic death of a 13-year-old camper at Camp