Teaming Up To Prevent Sunburn
Nothing spoils a good time, and puts you at risk of skin cancer, quite like sunburn. At UV Skinz, it’s our goal to provide active families with clothing that will allow them to have fun outdoors
CampDoc Offers Discounted Medical Supplies
ANN ARBOR, Mich., -- Camps can now purchase medical supplies at discounted rates directly through CampDoc.com, an electronic health record system for camps.
Use of Drones In Camp Settings
The use of drones in the camping setting, both from staff as well as campers, has been on the rise over the past few years.
Last Call: Seeking YOU Nominations
This is the last call for “YOU” nominations, at least from me in the Week-Ender.
Tomlinson Industries Wraps up Step to IT! Challenge
From Monday, April 4th through Sunday, May 15th, 52 employees at Tomlinson Industries took part in the 6-week Step to IT! step challenge. Each participant was given a pedometer to track their daily steps throughout the competition.
The Importance of Being YOU!
I was on the road with my oldest daughter—chasing the elusive soccer scholarship—when my phone rang. On the other end, my second-oldest daughter was in tears.
Seven Pathways To Spiritual Connectivity
I have been in Christian camping now for 15 years. Summer after summer, I have seen God do miraculous things in the lives of many, many youth.
An Uncalculated Career Move
As a kid, I learned to swim at camp, make new friends at camp, even kissed my first girl at camp!
Congratulations To Camp Oty-Okwa
Camp Oty’Okwa is the recipient of the 2015 ACA, Ohio Grant for its program “Incorporating Literacy at Camp.” Please go the ACA, Ohio Grants webpage for a full description of the grant.
Be Our Example
Week-Ender readers, I need your help. Many of you already know that Parks and Rec Business and Camp Business will host the 2nd annual Fall Festival on September 29 at the Shisler Conference Center in Wooster, Ohio.
Call Me Mike
For more than 20 years, I’ve waited patiently in line for my turn to receive communion from Father Ron at Holy Name of Mary in Ellicottville, N.Y.
2016 National Drowning Prevention Alliance Educational Conference
The 14th annual National Drowning Prevention Alliance Educational Conference in Phoenix/Mesa March 29 - April 1, 2016 is a unique opportunity for organizations and individuals interested in drowning prevention to come together.
Tread Lightly! Announces 25 Partner-Funded Stewardship Projects Across Nation
In one of the most ambitious Restoration for Recreation initiatives in its history, Tread Lightly! has awarded funding for 25 stewardship projects throughout the country.
Change of Direction
I looked up from my laptop screen and noticed something unsettling. Arranged around me on the couch and floor were all five of my kids on their phones or tablets—texting, watching YouTube videos and playing games.