The Nuts And Bolts Of A Challenge Course
Swages, fish plates, thimble-eye bolts and double-coil lock-washers -- these words probably don’t mean much to those who are unfamiliar with challenge courses.
Flaming Hearts And Spirits
A dozen archers line up with flaming arrows held high at a 45-degree angle. The flames dance and illuminate the archers as they gaze at their target. A dramatic instrumental score plays. In unison,
A Mixed Bag
Located in the ski resort town of Mammoth Lakes, Calif., The Station has as its goal to change lives through action sports. But the activities provided -- snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, rock
Building A Case--Part 1
In the early 1980s, while I was a manager of a Christian camp in Illinois, I heard of a new program called a “low-ropes” course. I didn’t have any experience in “challenge-type” activities, but the co
Lifeguard Adventure Challenge
Training lifeguards is a responsibility not to be taken lightly. Following the same training procedures year in and year out as outlined by a certification body can be difficult, but there is another
From Good To Great
What is the difference between a good facilitator and a great facilitator? Whether on a zip line, in team-building initiatives, throughout a high-ropes course or at a climbing wall, dedicated
Staying Relevant
Among the most difficult leadership transitions is that from camper to staff member. Indeed, challenges facing new leaders include:
Playground Compliance
Swings, sandboxes and slides -- once upon a time, these were the usual suspects in playgrounds everywhere. In fact, without them, it wasn't really considered a playground.But times have changed.
Living Smarter
The manager at the restaurant I worked at through college offered me some extra hours one weekend. “Come in around 5 a.m., and we’ll clean out the walk-in refrigerators and coolers. I’ll give you $50
This-N-That
Camp Business welcomes the following members to our Insider program:Camp EchoEvanston, Ill. Camp ManitouNew York, N.Y. Canadian Adventure CampThronhill, Ontario Camp WarwaDarwell, Alberta Girl
The Fear Factor
This issue blows me away. Literally. I’ve just read it cover to cover and have made note of several ideas I want to implement with my son’s baseball team. Now, I know these two things are not normally