Contract Clarification
As the soggy ground turns to green grass once again, it’s natural to get excited about the start of a new camp season. Campers will soon be climbing ropes courses, perfecting their archery skills,
For The Record
How wonderful would it be for a summer camp program if there were few stormy days, no serious injuries and no severe equipment or facility breakdowns? How about counselors who
Cover All The Bases
For many children, one of the joys of going away to camp or attending a specialty sports camp is the opportunity to participate in games with peers. These physical activities, which are often the essence of a camp curriculum, bring with them potential liabilities for the camp owner or operator in the form of personal-injury lawsuits.
Managing Risk
Managing risk—these are perhaps two of the most dreaded words in a camp director’s dictionary, rivaled only by the nickname, “Fun-Sucker.” From the onset, the very phrase seems
Summer Staff Medical Claims
While the country wrestles over health-care reform and the Affordable Care Act, camps around the country are beginning to feel the front-line impact of the “not-so-well-known” reforms that have already taken place.
Operation CleanSweep
Visit any camp website and you’ll see evidence of the fun and excitement that children experience all summer long. There is no greater joy as a parent than to see pictures of a child hanging out with camp friends, skiing behind a boat, or climbing a rock wall.
Good Horse Sense
If your camp has liability insurance and your state has equine activity statutes, you may feel protected from lawsuits as they pertain to horseback riding at camps. However, while posted