Audible Cues
Goalball and Beep Baseball are popular competitive sports for those who are blind or visually impaired. There are local, state, national and international leagues associated with both games. There is even a
Tissue Paper Crafts
Looking for an inexpensive medium for a wide variety of craft projects? Bring out the tissue paper! These sheets of thin paper come in a variety of colors and designs. The paper cuts easily and glues quickly. Best
Ideas for Interactive Play
According to my mentor, Ron Kinneman, creativity is the habit of taking two existing ideas and banging them together. He says the secret to getting ideas banging together is to first have a bunch of “borrowed”
Where Have All The Lifeguards Gone?
As a long time pool rat, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend—fewer and fewer teen-agers show any interest, let alone demonstrate a serious approach, to becoming lifeguards and swim instructors.
New Age Camping
In the 1991 movie City Slickers, a crusty old cowboy played by Jack Palance dispenses this bit of wisdom to Billy Crystal’s character (who’s suffering a mid-life crisis), and I’m paraphrasing here, “One thing. Find the
The Basics Of Trip Leadership: Reflections of a Long Distance Hiker
I like to think of myself as a long distance hiker. Sure, I enjoy taking day hikes, especially as there’s usually a hot shower and a great meal waiting at the end. But, perhaps the core of my hiking/backpacking
The Three “Knows” of Marketing
From the outside, marketing can look complicated and confusing. And, done incorrectly, it can be. But, if you think about marketing correctly, if you examine the process (and marketing is a multi-faceted process)
Camp Facilities Development
If you haven’t invested in a challenge course because you thought it would be too costly or put you at a high risk for camper injuries, you might be surprised to learn manufacturers have traveled light years in