Create An Emergency Response Team
Winter break means Mission Trips for many youth serving organizations throughout the country. Unfortunately, lack of planning results in poor responses from many youth leaders both on the prevention side, as well as the crisis response.
Send Your Child To Summer Camp
Sleep under the stars. Catch a fish. Learn how to play guitar. Paddle a canoe. Go waterskiing. Play ball. Make friends. Build a fire. Climb a mountain. Roast a marshmallow. These are just some of the things a child can do at a residential camp.
Let Tough Love Prevail
It was the 1970s and our school system was putting together a cooperative agreement between three neighboring communities where sixth-grade kids would come together for a one-week camping trip.
The Problem Is Not The Problem
I recently re-watched The Sixth Sense, the supernatural mystery with Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment. I remembered the scary bits and the surprise ending, so this time around I didn’t feel a lot of suspense.
Tis The Season
“Jeannie!” The older woman turned around and, seeing my wife, Carol, smiled. “Hey, Carol! Good to see you. How are you?” “Great,” said Carol. “Ready for ski season, as always.” Jeannie smiled, knowingly.
Help Murray End The Money Box Blues
A FUNNY thing happened while preparing to set up for the 2015 Camp Business Fall Festival. Like all show vendors, you’re in a hurry to set up your booth. It was my first time to set up in the Shisler Center so I had to ask where the men’s room was.
Food Allergy: An ADA Disability?
There is much concern and debate about how the youth programming world will manage the scope and pace of the food allergen craze, not to mention the speculation of allergies falling under the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
Pull In; Push Out
If you pulled your staff into a cohesive group this past summer, then they’ve embraced your mission. That’s something to be proud of.
Want To Win A Pressure Washer?
The #GrimeToShine photo contest asks participants to share their Grime to Shine makeover for a chance to win a new pressure washer with POWERflow+ Technology™ as well as a $1,000 Lowe’s gift card.
Go Ape Challenges Nation to Live Life Adventurously in Support of Big Brothers Big Sisters
Go Ape, a zip line and treetop adventure course company, is challenging people to do something adventurous this fall for its National Live Life Adventurously Day on September 27, 2015.
Demand The Unexpected
If your summer was anything like mine, there were unexpected illnesses, behavioral problems,” and staff machinations that had you calling attorneys and consulting employment contracts.
CampHacker Unveils Wall Calendar
CampHacker is looking to unveil its new proeduct--the Wall Calendar
Likely Story
The sun was shining. The paddleboards were loaded. We were ready to go—a day on the lake to celebrate the last little bit of summer break.
Club Car Launches New “Bank on Carryall” Sales Event
Users of commercial utility vehicles no longer have to wait for the new fiscal year to purchase or lease the vehicles they need.