A Lasting Impression
A 2009 report from the U.S. Global Change Research Program supports what many have recently experienced--rainfall and flooding are on the rise. There is a clear trend toward heavier
Healthy Living
It is likely that many of the estimated 10 million campers and the more than 1 million staff members who oversee youngsters in summer camp will experience an illness or injury in a given season.
Dressing Up Turf
It’s spring again. The skies are blue, the flowers are in bloom, and kids are counting down the days remaining in the school year.And you have just realized it’s past time to get your fields in shape
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.
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.
Laying The Groundwork
Getting ready for the summer season often means airing out short-sleeved shirts and shorts, seeing if the porch furniture needs any repairs, and hunting for the bug spray. And when you think about
Proactive Maintenance
Many bad puns have been made about the importance of good lighting in a camp's sports facilities. They include not being in the dark, getting turned on to the knowledge of superior facilities, having
A Place To Touch Base
In 1923, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) opened the Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base in Ely, Minn., to provide deep-wilderness canoeing for youth participants.
Resourceful Water Treatment
Summer campers, outdoor science students, and retreat groups play and learn at a busy YMCA camp nestled on Glen Cove near the Carr Inlet of Puget Sound in the state of Washington.
All-Access Athletics
There's a difference between a camp with facilities that are ADA-compliant, and those that are truly welcoming to individuals with physical challenges. Make no mistake--ADA was groundbreaking. But
Fuel For Thought
Proper nutrition is directly associated with physical and mental wellness. In fact, the two are so closely related that medical schools require students to have a clinical rotation or at least a
Welcoming Vegetarians
I arrived hungry for the conference, so was glad when dinner was served. As I waited in line, I tried to see what food was offered. As a vegetarian, I always hope there will be something provided to
Balanced Nutrition
“Healthy food” typically doesn’t go hand in hand with “camp food.” In fact, the selection is typically a sea of white--white flour, white sugar, and fried, white food in the form of buns, breaded chic
Seek Shelter
There was a time when sunburns and peeling skin were as much a part of summer for kids as bare feet and cutoffs. Accordingly, parents thought it was healthier for kids to have some color than pale faces.
Maximum Participation
Setting its sights on enriching the lives of children and adults with challenging illnesses and special needs, Camp For All wanted to make sure its activities were as barrier-free as its facilities.
Catching Sunshine
When they first began their “green energy” journey, International Sports Training Camp (ISTC) Directors Mark Major and Kara Klaus-Major were intimidated by the task. With approximately 270 campers and 130 staff members in residence each week, the directors discussed the potential to shrink the camp electricity bill by utilizing green energy strategies.
Give Pause For Patience
Some people think that accessibility for the disabled simply means that a person in a wheelchair has a ramp available.
Dual-Purpose Design Meetings
Would you like to initiate major donations for facility improvements before the next capital campaign even begins? It’s as easy as extending an invitation to potential major donors to take part in a two-day event at the camp!
Bring Buildings To Life
Buildings and structures, like the canopy tower, tree houses, and floating classroom at Islandwood that appear to be the camp equivalent of Magic Mountain, have a secret identity as learning tools that challenge students, spark imaginations, and change perspectives. Just don’t tell the kids.
A Well-Rounded Facility
Located along the shores of Bulls Bay on the Albemarle Sound about an hour from the Outer Banks, the Eastern 4-H Center is North Carolina’s newest 4-H facility, providing a wide variety of services to guests