Slips, Falls, And Slip Resistance
Camp facilities have a multitude of laws, regulations, and codes to which they must adhere. For many of these facilities, it seems like more laws and rules are added each year.
Ironing Out The Details
While the real fun kicks off in the summer, preparations for camp begin long before the first child arrives.
Questions Every Camp Should Answer About Child Safety
As you know, summer camps and recreation programs spark memories for children that last a lifetime and provide a reliable space where parents can expect their child to feel safe and supported. The trust parents seek to have in their child’s summer activity is important to reinforce—whether your organization offers a traditional camp experience, or an emerging enrichment activity such as coding or cosplay.
For Safety’s Sake
As camp season rapidly approaches and camp owners, managers, and directors cross items off their “to-do lists,” there is one area where “good enough” just won’t cut it. When it comes to safety, extra care must be taken to ensure the safety of staff as well as campers.
Protocol, Prevention And Pro-Action
When the economy takes a nosedive, camps and organizations that sponsor camps take a real interest in cutting expenses and maximizing savings. Bargain-shopping for arts-and-crafts
COVID-19 Testing
Running a summer camp is very rewarding. That said, it’s also a worry-inducing, energy-draining, survive-each-day grind of ensuring each child is happy and healthy from the moment of arrival until the last high-five of the season.
Creating An A-Team
Some of a camper’s fondest memories might be at the art shack with friends, playing a game of Four Square with pals, or being immersed in nature while looking for salamanders in the creek. Another memory may be of a favorite summer staffer.
What Can We Do?
Dr. Jim Cain of Teamwork & Teamplay shares sustainable activities for real-world, in-person gatherings.
The Cement Pond
I recently watched one of the early episodes of the Beverly Hillbillies, where Jethro schemes to put an alligator in the cement pond to scare away all of Ellie Mae’s “critters.”
That Was Then, This Is Now
Bob Dylan sang, "The Times They Are A-Changin'". Yes, these are unprecedented and extraordinary times, which the camping industry must face.
Security: Welcome to 2004
Long before the horror of 9/11, camp directors have been addressing issues of security since the inception of organized camping.
Let’s Talk Camp Safety
Here's a video from OURKIDSMEDIAdotCOM featuring counselors and campers talking about safety at camp:Perhaps your camp could produce a video to share with your campers' parents.