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This-N-That

MV Sport Is Powered By The Sun MV Sport/Weatherproof, a supplier of custom decorated apparel based in Bay Shore, NY, announced that it is installing a large solar panel system that will generate most

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The Camp Kitchen
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The Camp Kitchen

Space does not permit a discussion of every possible legal circumstance that may occur at camp, nor is this article intended to give specific legal advice. But ignorance of the law is no defense.

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Universal Vulnerabilities
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Universal Vulnerabilities

In Part I of this series on maintaining professional boundaries with young people, I introduced the concept of a fiduciary, suggested the guideline of “Doubt = Don’t,” and outlined practical and effective ways in which directors could train staff to act responsibly.

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Just Add Water
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Just Add Water

Any camp director can hire staff members and then provide lifeguard-, boating-, and swim-instruction certification prior to the start of the summer season. However, there are certain drawbacks to staffing a waterfront with newly certified staff members.

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On Guard
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On Guard

The possibility of a missing swimmer or drowning victim is one of the most stomach-churning thoughts of a camp administrator.

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Camp Aquatic Safety
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Camp Aquatic Safety

Whether the camp has a pool or a lake, most staff members will say the water is a favorite place for campers. After campers have been running around in the sun most of the day, the local watering hole is a great place to cool off.

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Wading Through Possibilities
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Wading Through Possibilities

Your supervisor has just asked you to implement a new activity for the camp’s aquatic program. Excitement starts to build as you have been looking forward to this project for a long time.

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