Camping Magazine articles from July 1997

Camping Magazine archives from July 1997

Learning from teachers: applying education principles to camp.
July 1, 1997... Much of the information for this issue's "Research Notes" comes from education and teaching journals. Teachers and camp staff share many of the same issues, including interactions with young people, parents, and other constituents, and the...

ACA's presence at the summit for America's future. (American Camping Association; The President's Summit for America's Future)
July 1, 1997... Editor's note: Five representatives from the American Camping Association attended the Presidents' Summit for America's Future in Philadelphia from April 26-28. The goals of the summit include: an ongoing relationship with a caring adult; safe...

Summit Up at Camp.
July 1, 1997... America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth is a multi-year, national campaign that will propel the mission and goals of the Presidents' Summit for America's Future. The American Camping Association has joined with America's Promise and is...

Get it in writing. (camp management)
July 1, 1997... When making agreements with vendors, contractors, insurance agents, schools, or conference groups, camp directors or risk managers are advised to "get it in writing." Defining relationships and responsibilities, as well as the terms of...

Campfire games.
July 1, 1997... When camping is over I will always remember Friendliness of campfires And the last glowing ember - Annie Garretson Campfires linger in the memory as a highlight of the camp experience. Magic can be found in the flickering light, in the...

Group skills for counselors.
July 1, 1997... Most counselors find their experiences with campers to be a mixture of hard work, challenge, frustration, and fun. When I visit camps during the summer, I am struck by the urgency of counselors who approach me for help with their campers. One set...

ABCs of working with younger campers: meeting their special needs.
July 1, 1997... Many camps offer programs for preschoolers. In addition to dealing with toilet training and severe homesickness, younger campers have special needs. Try some of the following ideas to make these children's first camp experiences positive ones....

The Rah-Bay way: teaching social skills at camp. (Camp Kiwi, Mahopac, New York)
July 1, 1997... Camp is the perfect place for children to develop social skills. Often how much a child enjoys camp depends more on the quality of the social interactions with other campers than on the quality of the facilities or even the staff. If a child goes...

Weather safety: making weather emergency preparations.
July 1, 1997... Summer is a times for swimming, archery, and horseback riding, but it is also a time of severe weather. Anyone living or working in an area that has the potential for severe weather should know what to do before, as well as during, a weather...

Refill your bag of tricks: circle games to hold campers.
July 1, 1997... Most camp counselors are bombarded with games during staff orientation. But often, as the summer progresses, these games run out. Replenish your supply of games every once in a while. Share at least one new game at weekly staff meetings. Sharing...

Earth art: exploring the outdoors with nature crafts.
July 1, 1997... Nature crafts use bits and pieces of the outdoor world to make useful or decorative projects and encourage participants to learn, to explore, and to become more aware of the world around them. Individuals caught up with looking for just the right...

Good trip leaders go one step beyond: the dos and don'ts of trip leadership.
July 1, 1997... In 1969, when I was a college student, I decided to take a break from bunk counseling duties and try my hand at trip leading. By August, I had earned the honor of leading the camp's annual Delaware River Marathon and was put in charge of eight...

Disciplining campers: being fair and effective.
July 1, 1997... "Daniel won't follow directions." "Tyler is out of control." "Ashley is a wild child." "Melissa will not listen." "I can't deal with Thomas." "Ugh, what do I do?" Discipline is a way of lite where children are present. In every...

Web resources for camp staff: where to look for answers to your questions.
July 1, 1997... In the heat of summer camp, questions need quick answers. Do certified staff need extra training? What are some effective rainy day programming ideas? Is this legal? What's the standard? Is that considered a reasonable accommodation? Where can we...