September/October 2023

Written By Danielle Beattie

VOLUME 24 | ISSUE 1

Facilities

The facilities where your programs take place, where meals are eaten, and where stories are told in bunkhouses late into the night are just as important as the friendships that are created and the lessons that are learned from each of those activities. Take care of your facilities the way you would an employee or a camper and they will pay dividends in helping to create a safe environment where everyone feels right at home. Although walls can’t talk, they can help to spread the message that everyone is welcome at camp.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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This Month’s Articles

Featured
Protecting Camps From Wildfires
Jefferey Spivey
Protecting Camps From Wildfires
Jefferey Spivey

Safety is always a priority at camps. Be it lifesaving best practices in the water or interactions with wildlife, camp directors (and staff members) are tasked with minimizing campers’ risk of injury while protecting camp structures and natural habitats.

Jefferey Spivey
Passive Projects
Timothy Lock
Passive Projects
Timothy Lock

Shelter is the physical manifestation of a person’s unique ecological condition—a direct interface with nature, and perhaps nowhere is this gradient more abrupt than at camp. The buildings become indelible reminders of this interplay to the campers who use them, and can become the primary nostalgic touchpoint years later.

Timothy Lock
Camp Administration 101: Managing Risk
Jason Schaitz
Camp Administration 101: Managing Risk
Jason Schaitz

Anyone running a camp must consider the exposure to risk and ensure that any space the camp occupies is safe. This is especially true for activities like ropes courses, archery, canoeing, swimming, and adventure programming.

Jason Schaitz
Values Affirmation
Susan Langlois
Values Affirmation
Susan Langlois

Sometimes a technique to achieve success can be so simple that it’s tempting to think “that it is just too good to be true.” But before dismissing something that appears to be simple and wondering why isn’t everyone doing it, you might ask, “Is there any research to support that it works?”

Susan Langlois
Celebrate The Life Of A Pizza Box
Michael Wilson
Celebrate The Life Of A Pizza Box
Michael Wilson

Camp administrators may have yet to notice but there are several days every year that honor and celebrate pizza.

Michael Wilson
The Business Of Managing Camp
Mike Carr
The Business Of Managing Camp
Mike Carr

How does one best manage a camp year-round so it is on budget, meeting its mission, and running as efficiently as possible?

Mike Carr
Continuing-Education Best Practices
Dr. Chris Thurber
Continuing-Education Best Practices
Dr. Chris Thurber

“College is the best four years of your life” is a discouraging claim for two reasons: It implies the rest of your life will be disappointing, and it suggests an educational dead end in your early 20s. Fortunately, if you’re committed to being your best, neither of these dim predictions comes true.

Dr. Chris Thurber
Fired Up
Rodney Auth
Fired Up
Rodney Auth

As the world heats up, so do new problems. Suddenly, we’re finding our homes and camps are in areas prone to wildfires—places that have seemed safe for years, are now less so.

Rodney Auth
This-N-That
Guest User
This-N-That
Guest User

A collection of news items, product announcements and event notices designed to keep you on the cutting edge.

Guest User
Calendar
Guest User
Calendar
Guest User

Industry news you won’t want to miss. Check out what’s coming up!

Guest User
 
 
 
 

Product Review

Product Reviews
Old Trapper Beef Jerky
Old Trapper Beef Jerky

Old Trapper is the second-largest jerky brand in the world and each cut of beef jerky is tender, delicious, and seasoned with a family recipe of spices. Available in a variety of spices including Original, Teriyaki, and Hot & Spicy, Old Trapper jerky is the perfect snack while camping and road tripping. Find it at convenience and grocery stores nationwide. 

www.OldTrapper.com

Husqvarna Z560LS Zero-Turn Mower
Husqvarna Z560LS Zero-Turn Mower

The workhorse commercial mower features a 38.5 HP Kawasaki FX1000 EFI engine, a ZT-5400 Drive System, and a 6-inch deep, 60-inch cutting deck. The 10-gauge fabricated construction and oversized 10-inch diameter blade spindles offer the durability needed for consistent performance. Add-in comfort features include a full suspension seat, automatic park brake and hands-free deck lift system. A 12-gallon fuel capacity with easy–to-read LED gauge complements the performance and comfort features that enable uninterrupted work and maximum productivity.

www.Husqvarna.com

LyteHorse Stand-Up Electric ATV
LyteHorse Stand-Up Electric ATV

LyteHorse takes advantage of the incredible torque and power of electric motors. Silent, powerful, agile, able to carry 500 pounds and tow 1,000 pounds. The maneuverability and tight turning radius is made possible by the combination of patent-pending steering geometry, off-set wheel alignment, and independent, custom designed coil-over shock absorbers from Elka (the racing shock absorber specialists). Instant power to the four 3,000-watt hub motors (one in each wheel) is supplied by the 9.6 kWh rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

www.LyteHorse.com

Altoz Deck Wing Extension
Altoz Deck Wing Extension

Altoz, a manufacturer of commercial outdoor power equipment, has introduced a new 16-inch Deck Wing Extension for the all-terrain deck on the TRX 766 tracked zero-turn mower. This accessory is designed for mowing solar fields, under fence lines, shorelines, ditch banks, orchards, water retention ponds, and anywhere you need to mow. Increase your bottom line by reducing both the amount of string trimming needed and man hours. The extension provides 16" of additional cutting width (82 inches total) and flexes up to 12 degrees to follow the terrain.

www.Altoz.com

 
 
 
 

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