Camping Magazine articles from May 1996

Camping Magazine archives from May 1996

The best of what's in store.
May 1, 1996... The camp store is the lifeblood of many summer camps, approved sites, and conference/retreat centers. With a little advance planning and creativity, your facility can have a great season in store! * Consider having a group of veteran campers...

Program option reaffirms our commitment to children.
May 1, 1996... The American Camping Association and its accredited camps have espoused a commitment to environmental education and environmental ethics. This stated commitment is an important part of what camps offer to children. ACA recently signed a...

Programming considerations for adventure experiences and nature-based education.
May 1, 1996... Programming for the adventure experience Ewert and Hollenhorst conducted a study examining the characteristics of adventure recreation experiences. They defined adventure recreation as the "deliberate seeking of recreation situations that...

Requests for additional insureds. (camp liability insurance policies)
May 1, 1996... As insurance buyers have become more knowledgeable about coverage provided by public liability insurance, insurance agents and insurance companies have seen a proliferation of requests for additional insureds on camp liability insurance policies....

Skill for staff supervisors.
May 1, 1996... With summer fast approaching, many directors have been preoccupied with making last minute staff appointments and preparing for the arrival of 1996's crop of campers. With all of these concerns, it is easy to overlook the preparation and training...

Technical tree climbing: the joy of going out on a limb.
May 1, 1996... The day was perfect. Clear blue skies, a gentle breeze, and the company of our new companion, Gemini, a 90-foot oak at the Mystic Grove. The instructor had explained every detail thoroughly and now it was time to "get some air." Slowly we...

River rampage: navigating your off-site adventure. (includes related article)
May 1, 1996... Camp directors and staff are always looking for ways to improve their programs and provide alternative methods for keeping their campers knee-deep in fun. Off-site adventure programming has recently experienced a surge in popularity because it...

Beginnings and endings: celebrating camp. (includes related article)
May 1, 1996... Think back to a time when you were a child and you found yourself involved in a new situation. Maybe it was your first day at camp, at a new school, or on a new athletic team. Remember what it felt like? What were you thinking? What did you need?...

Makin' music: songs, rhythm, and creative expression. (includes related articles)
May 1, 1996... Music and kids go together, especially in a camp or recreational setting. Think about your campers cheering and singing at a morning assembly, greeting the day with joy and energy: Or on the field trip bus, riding along as they make up a new song...

Playing it safe: risk management for games play. (includes related article)
May 1, 1996... Capture the flag, softball, wheelbarrow races, kick the can, dodge ball... these games might bring back fond memories of the fun we had playing games together at camp. Or they might bring back nightmares of time spent in emergency rooms or...

Program building through evaluation. (camping)
May 1, 1996... Camp directors sometimes view research and evaluation as technical and far removed from their realm of experience. However, by employing basic evaluation tools, camp directors can incorporate their camp expertise into the evaluation process and...

Administering safety: challenging courses and climbing walls. (camping)(includes related article)
May 1, 1996... "You want me to do WHAT?" is a question often asked by challenge course participants. Before the course is established, many camp directors ask themselves the same question. The financial planning, construction options, maintenance, inspections,...

Is your waterfront safe? Creating an emergency action plan.
May 1, 1996... All camp staff must be able to handle accidents appropriately and efficiently. An emergency action plan helps directors and staff know what actions each person is responsible for in an emergency. This knowledge is especially important at the camp...

Belfast youth invited to camp. (includes related article)
May 1, 1996... The world of good that camps do was recognized by President Bill Clinton and the first lady during their historic November 1995 visit to Northern Ireland. When President and Mrs. Clinton traveled to Belfast to celebrate a new season of peace and...