Camping Magazine articles from March 2002

Camping Magazine archives from March 2002

A view from the woods.(mentoring tomorrow's leaders)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... What about tomorrow? But, what about tomorrow, Mom? My youngest, Dayton, was like many other young children in America this fall, deeply disturbed by the events of 9-11. Nightmares, sleepless nights, physical and emotional symptoms as a result...

Sun safety: What outdoor-based employees should know. (Health).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Safety issues are an important concern for outdoor-based employees. Safety personnel review, plan, and implement numerous safety measures related to construction, maintenance procedures, and other outdoor duties to protect all staff. Yet sun...

Errata.(Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches)(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2002... We regret inadvertently referring to the Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches incorrectly in the January/February Camping Magazine.

'Do something' study reveals teen attitudes toward civic responsibility. (Community Service).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... A recent study, funded by the Levi Strauss Foundation, polled 1,238 seventh through twelfth graders across the U.S. regarding issues and concerns that were most important to them in terms of civic engagement. Seventy-two percent of the...

Computer virus protection. (Resource).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Free anti-virus software is available through Grisoft, Inc. for educational, nonprofit, and charitable organizations. Protect your e-mail, Web browser, and other computer technology. For more information about how to apply for this resource, go...

Year-round schools are on the rise. (Trends).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... For the past five years, the number of year-round schools has increased by 18 percent. According to Market Data Retrieval, Inc., 2,964 public schools operate twelve months a year, which is a 3 percent increase over last year. More than half of...

Before- and after-school programs increase. (Trends).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The number of schools offering before- and after-school programs has increased 14 percent in the past two years, reports Market Data Retrieval, Inc. Currently, 21,270 schools offer these programs. The number is expected to climb in the next few...

New president/CEO named for YMCA of the Rockies. (Camp News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Board of Directors for YMCA of the Rockies has named Kent Meyer, managing director of Snow Mountain Ranch, to be the new president/CEO for YMCA of the Rockies. He succeeds E. Eugene Garris, who announced his retirement July 31, 2001. ...

Surprise lake camp celebrates 100th anniversary. (Camp News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Surprise Lake Camp, an ACA-accredited camp and the oldest Jewish resident camp in the country, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2002. Larry King, Jerry Stiller, and Neil Diamond are among the alumni participating in the celebration....

Obituaries.
March 1, 2002... Hartwig -- Leader in organized camping. Marie Dorothy (Pete) Hartwig passed away peacefully at age 95 on December 23, 2001. She received bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Michigan, and spent her career there, retiring...

A tribute to Jack Weiner.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Jack Weiner, a revered camp leader and executive director of the American Camping Association (ACA) Wisconsin Section, passed away on January 26, 2002. In a moving tribute to his memory, Ariel Weiner, Jack's granddaughter, writes the following...

Talking to parents: Communication in times of crisis and beyond.
March 1, 2002... Sending a child to camp, whether it's a day or resident camp, can be a scary proposition for parents. After all, they are entrusting us with their most precious possessions. They want assurance that we are as concerned for their children as...

Camp crisis management: Responding to new challenges.
March 1, 2002... Over the past few years, the scope of crisis response plans for many camp programs has expanded as camps share specific crisis experiences and network with other industries, such as schools and law enforcement agencies, to find solutions. In...

Forest fire a crisis reality for camp: During the summer of 2000, two camps located in the western United States faced the challenging crisis of forest fire. Don Brown and Rhonda Mickelson share their experiences.
March 1, 2002... Please describe the event. Don Brown -- On July 31, a forest fire had spread from twenty-six acres the night before to 2,800 acres by mid morning just beyond the ridge to the east of the American Wilderness Leadership School (AWLS) site....

The camp community and the world community.
March 1, 2002... In our fast-paced world of technology, camps expose young people to a different kind of environment -- a community-based atmosphere in which campers learn about living, working, and playing together. In addition, campers typically learn a...

A message from the president.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Marla Coleman I greet you with humility and anticipation--and unbridled excitement for ACA's future. You have asked me to step into this role for the next three years, and I gladly serve as your guide. I invite you to join me on this...

ACA research project gains momentum!(American Camping Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Camps from the eastern half of the U.S. are now being selected and trained for participation in the Youth Development Outcomes Study that will be conducted by Philliber Research Associates (PRA) in the summer of 2002. ACA will identify a...

New board members at large elected.(American Camping Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Each year ACA members have the opportunity to directly elect part of the National Board of Directors. This year, three board members at large were chosen. Board members will take their place on the board February 24, following the Council of...

Camps due visits this summer.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... New camps and continuing camps due accreditation visits this summer should have information from their local ACA sections by now, to confirm your intentions to be visited this summer and to let you know of training requirements and...

Reprinted Standards book.(camp programs and services)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Last spring, the National Standards Board approved some minor edits to the 1998 version of the Standards book, Accreditation Standards for camp Programs and Services, as part of a scheduled reprint. The edits do not change any requirements of...

Visit coming up? Accreditation resources available online!(camping association site)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Much of the information you need to help prepare for an upcoming visit can be found in the Accreditation Center at the ACA Web site, www.ACAcamps.org/ accreditation. If you have never visited there before, or if it's been a while, we encourage...

2002 Accreditation certificates.(American Camping Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Current accredited camps should have received their 2002 accreditation certificates. Contact the standards department at ACA with any questions or corrections: 800-428-2267, ext. 333, or accreditation@ACAcamps.org.

Annual statements of compliance.(camps seeking American Camping Association accreditation)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Camps seeking or renewing ACA accreditation are required to sign annually a statement confirming compliance with applicable laws and codes and with ACA standards and ethics. 2002 Statements of Compliance will be mailed to camps this spring,...

ACA president Coleman takes office.(American Camping Association)(Maria Coleman)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... ACA President-elect Maria Coleman took office following the February 24 Council of Delegates meeting in Chicago. She will serve as ACA President until February 2005. Rodger Popkin will serve in the role of past-president for one year, ensuring...

Annual Camp in the News video is coming your way!(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The 2001 Camp in the News video featuring major news coverage about camp in 2001 is being mailed to all ACA-accredited camps in March. The video is a compilation of media footage ranging from local to national news about camp. Remember to...

Enter the 2003 J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe Awards.(camp photographs to American Camping Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... When taking pictures at camp this summer, remember to send some of your best shots to Camping Magazine for entry in the J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe Golden Lens Awards. The winner receives a plaque and a $150 cash prize. Two honorable mention...

ACA welcomes new national staff.(American Camping Association)(Mikal Evan Belicove)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Mikal Evan Belicove joined ACA on March 18 as the director of knowledge resources. Until recently, Mikal was the president and chief operating officer of Unified Communications, a Boulder, Colorado -based publisher and association management...

Annual report is available on the Web.(2001 American Camping Association report)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... If you have not bad a chance to see the 2001 Annual Report, please visit ACA's Web site, www.ACAcamps.org/ annualreport, where you can view the report in full color. You will need Adobe [R] Acrobat [R] Reader [R] to download a copy.

SYSCO discontinues Saturday deliveries.(SYSCO Corp.)(food industry)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... ACA was recently advised that SYSCO has discontinued Saturday deliveries. SYSCO sales representatives have notified respective camps. To learn about ACA's business partnership with SYSCO, visit www.ACAcamps.org/ partners/sysco.htm.

Need logos?(American Camping Association can provide them)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Need an ACA logo for a newsletter or for your Web site? Many ACA logos, including the "Camp Gives Kids a World of Good" and "Accredited Camp" logos, can now be e-mailed to you as graphic file attachments or downloaded directly from ACA's Web...

Year-round jobs at Camp can help you find staff.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Year-Round Jobs at Camp (YRJC), one of ACA's services, can help employers connect with job seekers. ACA-accredited camps pay a fee to advertise their year-round openings. This list of jobs is then sent twice a month by e-mail to more than 9,000...

Camp nursing: Student internships.
March 1, 2002... Allyson, a nursing student who has completed two years of her four-year BSN program, is hired as the "assistant nurse" at a summer camp for chronically ill children. Susan, the "head nurse," was also the nurse for the camp last year immediately...

Give your staff the marketing edge. (Marketing Matters).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The most important target audiences for your marketing campaign are, of course, prospective campers and their families. Beyond this, however, it is critically important to consider your own camp staff as a target audience. Your directors,...

Understanding the importance of building code compliance. (Building Principles).
March 1, 2002... Do all of your structures need to meet current building codes? Before you answer, you may want to contact your insurance company and local code enforcement officer to determine the applicable codes for your facility. In the fall of 1999, a...

Risk management and crisis response are you prepared? (Risk Management).
March 1, 2002... The risk management planning process begins with goal setting and the creation of risk management policy. Owners, directors, managers, and boards of directors usually perform these tasks, and generally, the objectives are very broad. There...

Cook'd Right[TM] Instant Sensors for food safety on the go. (On the Market).(from Component Design Northwest Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2002... How do you ensure food safety when you're away from your kitchen -- while barbecuing, camping, or backpacking? Component Design Northwest, Inc. (CDN), the Time and Temperature Company, presents Cook'd Right[TM] Instant Sensors, portable and...

A different world, a different camp. (A Place to Share).(camp director reflects on changes in procedure in light of September 11 terrorist attacks)(Brief Article)(Column)
March 1, 2002... I know I'm not the only camp director who experiences both excitement and anxiety as the registration process begins for the upcoming summer season. Confident that my camp is stocked with a multitude of activities and events to keep kids...