Camping Magazine articles from March 2001

Camping Magazine archives from March 2001

A View from the Woods.(camping as character-building experience for children and youth)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... I believe we have a developmental model for character-building evidenced by the camp experience. I listened to President George W. Bush give his inaugural speech stressing compassion and character. I have been hearing the proponents and...

People Enjoying Great Outdoors.(Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association report)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The appeal of the great outdoors has never been stronger, says the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. According to their updated study, Outdoor Recreation in America, more and more people are enjoying outdoor activities. This is good...

Food-borne Illness Resource Available.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... About 76 million cases of foodborne illness are diagnosed each year. Now, doctors and other health care professionals have a resource to help them identify and treat these illnesses. The American Medical Association and the U.S. government have...

Courageous Dedicates Pools.(Camp Courageous of Monticello, Iowa)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... In December, Camp Courageous of Monticello, Iowa, dedicated its new indoor pool facility. The facility includes a therapeutic pool and lap pool. In addition to use by campers, the pool is available to members of the community, who can purchase...

Jarvis Named Director.(Joel Jarvis named executive director of LaFore Conference and Retreat Center, in Colorado Springs, Colorado)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Joel Jarvis, CCD, was recently named executive director of LaFore Conference and Retreat Center, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He had been director of Lake Lucerne Camp and Retreat Center, in Neshkoro, Wisconsin.

Vote for America's National Tree.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The National Arbor Day Foundation wants your help in choosing America's national tree. America has the grandest trees on earth -- the largest and the oldest -- and has more than twice as many species as all of Europe. Yet while the United...

NSSF Program Emphasizes Safety.(National Shooting Sports Foundation scholastic shooting program)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is partnering with the Amateur Trapshooting Association to develop the first-of-its-kind scholastic shooting program to provide junior high and high school shooters a framework in which to develop...

The Camp Experience: A Developmental Model.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... In her column, A View from the Woods, Peg Smith explained how the outcomes campers achieve through the camp experience build upon one another and reflect the compassion, contribution, commitment, and character of the camp community. Following...

QuickFacts Available.(U.S. Census Bureau's Web site)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Interested in learning how many people under the age of eighteen live in Pennsylvania? That information and other "QuickFacts" are listed on the U.S. Census Bureau's Web site. Information is available for states and counties throughout the...

ACA Michigan Section Honors Members.(American Camping Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... At their winter conference, the ACA Michigan Section Board of Directors acknowledged several individuals and organizations for their exceptional service and dedication to the camp experience. * ACA Michigan Appreciation Award: Nancy Burger,...

Markel Announces Safety 1st Recipients.(Markel Insurance Company)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Markel Insurance Company, the largest insurer of camp and youth programs in the country, recently announced the first recipients of the new Market Safety 1st Recognition Program. Longtime Markel customers who demonstrated an active and...

OBITUARIES.(camp officials)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
March 1, 2001... Kerns Directed Camp Waziyatah Peter Kerns, a longtime member of ACA, died suddenly in January while on a recruiting trip in Germany. With his wife, Penny, he directed Camp Waziyatah in Waterford, Maine; Camp Waziyatah was the original...

Camp Knowledge Center Open.(American Camping Association's web site)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Looking for information on how to start a camp, new programming ideas, or staff training resources? The Camp Knowledge Center is now open at ACA's Web site. Books, Camping Magazine articles, CampLine articles, and other ACA resources have been...

The Right Staff.(camp marketing)
March 1, 2001... Do you remember the movie The Right Stuff, about the meticulous selection and training of astronauts by NASA? If you consider every marketing contact between your camp and the public as a mission, there are some interesting parallels. ...

Effective Communication with Parents.(camp staff communication)
March 1, 2001... Dear Bob, As directors of a day camp in a major metropolitan area, our summer is filled with challenging calls from parents. Some parents who call ask to have their child moved from one group to another or for their child's counselor to be...

Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community.(Review)
March 1, 2001... by Robert D. Putnam In the 1950s and 1960s, Americans bowled in leagues, joined bridge clubs and civic organizations, and shared picnics with friends and neighbors. Today, due to changing family structures, working parents, and changing...

The Disney Way: Harnessing the Management Secrets of Disney in Your Company.(Review)
March 1, 2001... by Bill Capodagli & Lynn Jackson Dream, believe, dare, and do: The four principles that guide Disney's business philosophy. The authors of this book explain how any business can model the "Disney way" and implement these principles to...

The Disney Way Fieldbook: How to Implement Walt Disney's Vision of "Dream, Believe, Dare, Do" in Your Own Company.(Review)
March 1, 2001... by Bill Capodagli & Lynn Jackson In their book The Disney Way, authors Capodagli and Jackson introduced the guiding principles of Walt Disney's business philosophy: dream, believe, dare, and do. This book shows readers how to put these...

The Ins and Outs of Planning.(camp planning)
March 1, 2001... "What's your plan?" is among the most frequently asked questions in business today. While many camp directors and other business managers remember simpler times, the structure of our society and the pressures of business today demand that...

Planning for Growth Preparing for the future one step at a time.(camp planning)
March 1, 2001... Many camps that serve only summer populations harbor dreams of serving children year-round. Camp Henry, located in Newaygo, Michigan, successfully made this transition as a result of intentional planning and implementation of specific...

Rethinking the Health Center.(camp health centers)
March 1, 2001... Assessing your health center and setting goals The health center is a critical link in developing and maintaining a safe environment for your campers. However, providing adequate care to an active young population can be challenging. How...

Improve Your Relationship with Staff.(camp staff)
March 1, 2001... Are you inadvertently fostering immature staff behavior? Having a hard time telling the counselors from the campers? Are your staff too dependent on you? Are you mediating as many petty fights between your staff as you are with the campers?...

Announcing Camp Community Day 2001.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... ACA has a vehicle to tell the public that camps help enrich lives and change the world -- it's called Camp Community Day! The third annual event takes place this summer during the week of July 16 (select any day during this week or another day...

Members Elected to Serve on ACA National Board.(American Camping Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... ACA is pleased to announce the results of this year's national board elections. Approximately 27 percent of members cast their vote for national president-elect, vice president, and three board members-at-large this year, up 7 percent from last...

Small Craft Safety Program Helps Camps Certify Waterfront Staff.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... It's that time of year when camp directors ask, "Where am I going to find enough certified waterfront staff, specifically small craft?" ACA standard PA-20, a mandatory standard, states that camps (both resident and day camp) need to provide a...

Enriching Lives, Changing the World.(camp leadership)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... As camp people, we know that freedom without structure is meaningless anarchy and that structure without choice is oppressive. Therefore, the key ingredient in the successful camp experience is the voluntary nature of our choices. Choice...

Camps to Receive Important Mailing.(American Camping Association forms)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... In March, camps will receive a mailing from ACA that will include two major pieces that will need to be returned to the national office. One will be the Database Update Form, which helps ACA keep your records accurate and reflect your camp...

Notification Sent to Camps Due Visits This Summer.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Camps, both new and continuing, that are due an accreditation visit this summer should have received information from the local ACA section to confirm the camp's intentions to be visited this summer and to let directors know of training...

Do We Have Your Most Current E-mail Address?(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... ACA is continually looking for ways to do business electronically. The latest example is the new e-mail newsletter your received last month (read more on page 6). To make sure you don't miss out on any of our latest innovations, make sure we...

Let Camping Magazine Help You Train Summer Staff.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The upcoming May/June issue of Camping Magazine is especially for camp staff. The "Annual Summer Staff" issue is packed with ideas and tips for counselors and program staff. Invest in your staff's performance and order extra copies today....

NSB Approves Minor Changes to Standards Book.(American Camping Association National Standards Board)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Recently, the ACA National Standards Board approved minor changes to the 1998 edition of Accreditation Standards for Camp Programs and Services as part of a scheduled reprint. The edits do not change any requirements of the standards, but they...

Be a Newsletter Sponsor.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Attention businesses! You can sponsor this newsletter. Sponsorships give your business a new level of exposure as you support the American Camping Association's efforts to better communicate with its members. Sponsorships are available in...

Visit Coming Up? Accreditation Resources Available Online.(American Camping Association web site)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Much of the information you need to help prepare for an upcoming accreditation visit can be found in the Accreditation Center on ACA's Web site (www.ACAcamps.org/accreditation). If you have never visited the site before or if it's been a while,...

2002 ACA National Conference to Be Held in Washington, D.C.(planning for the 2002 American Camping Association conference)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Leadership Is a Capital Idea! If you enjoyed the 2001 ACA National Conference in Orlando, start planning now for the 2002 National Conference in Washington, D.C. The conference will be held from February 20-23 and the theme is leadership....

Job List Has New Name.(Year-Round Jobs @ Camp)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... As we told you in the last issue, Year-Round Jobs @ Camp is the new name of that great service that brings you year-round job listings twice a month via e-mail. To post a year-round camp job, contact Bill Willems, director of business...

ACA CampCard 2001 vs. the Competition.(American Camping Association services include a multi-featured phone card)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The official CampCard of the ACA offers the most reliable phone time and, unlike most of the competition, our phone card includes all of the following, without any hassles. * No connection fees * Never any set-up charges * All...

ACA Launches E-mail Newsletter.(American Camping Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... In February, ACA embarked on a process to keep members, job applicants, customers, and other interested parties informed of what is going on in ACA and the camp industry on a monthly basis. All people who are currently affiliated with ACA in...

Camp Knowledge Center Open.(American Camping Association online services)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The home page on ACA's Web site (www.ACAcamps.org) has been redesigned to help you find the information you need more quickly. Have you been to ACA's Web site in a while? If not, you may be missing tons of valuable information, such as the Camp...

Public Policy Software Available.(CapitolWiz software available to American Camping Association members)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... To strengthen our grassroots public policy efforts, ACA has teamed with Capitol Advantage and its award-winning CapitolWiz software. As someone who cares about the camp community, you will be able to use CapitolWiz to: * Easily identify...

Training Camp Counselors as Leaders.(Camp Alvernia, Centerport, New York, offers college credit)
March 1, 2001... Course helps counselors earn college credit Students can reap many benefits while serving as camp counselors. Working at camp helps prepare them for college or their chosen career, and they learn how to get along with people from diverse...

Building a Culture of Safety.(camp safety directors)
March 1, 2001... Camp safety director ensures safe environment The care and safety of other people's children while at day or residential camps has been a priority of camp owners and directors since the first camp experience some 140 years ago. As a camp...

Battling the "I Hate This Camp" Virus.(personal account: camping)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... I am sure you are familiar with the virus Campus Loatheus, better known as the "I Hate This Camp" virus. For about a week, I suffered from the symptoms of this virus, which include constantly shouting "I hate this camp." After I realized that...