Camping Magazine articles from May 2000

Camping Magazine archives from May 2000

A View from the Woods.(helping children learn while they are at camp)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
May 1, 2000... I recently attended a school board meeting at my sons' school. The board members and teachers were tossing around words and phrases like "tutors," "remediation," "summer school," "after-school programs," and "teaching the test skills," but not...

Rewarding Employees.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... One the most effective methods of motivating employees is to give them opportunities and rewards, experts say. Workers particularly respond to public praise for their achievements. To motivate your employees: * praise their good work in...

Liven up Staff Tours.(orientation tours of camps)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Do staff dread the camp orientation tour? Try these ideas suggested by participants on ACA's Camp Professionals Discussion Group. * Pair old and new staff and have the returning staff member give the tour. As they are touring, ask new staff...

Employees Seek Lifestyle Benefits.(survey reveals work environment desires of college graduates and students)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... The majority of college students and recent graduates are more interested in lifestyle benefits than financial benefits, says an on-line poll conducted by Jobtrack.com. The poll found that 61 percent of new grads value flexible hours and the...

Do's and Don'ts of Working with the Media.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Summer is here and the media will be interested in camp stories. Here are some tips for getting the media interested in your camp and working effectively with them: * Learn the local media outlets. Do basic research and learn the...

Student Alcohol Use Down.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Alcohol consumption among college freshmen is on a downward trend, a study conducted by the University of California at Los Angeles finds. Just over half of college freshmen said they frequently consumed alcohol in the last year compared with...

Teen Smoking Rates Continue to Increase.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... After years of remaining steady, teen smoking rates have increased each year since 1992. The latest National Youth Tobacco Survey, conducted by the American Legacy Foundation with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), finds that about one in...

Avoiding the Burn.(preventing sunburn)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Summer is nearly here and with it comes an increased risk of sunburn. Aside from making you miserably uncomfortable, sunburn can also lead to premature aging and skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in the United States. Fortunately,...

Head Check.(checking camp attendees for lice and treating cases of lice)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Head lice was a hot health topic in the summer of 1999 and left some camps in a quandary. While most camps check for head lice during the initial health screen, some cases slip through and, unfortunately, these cases often multiply. What's a...

Tips for Taking Campers to Public Places.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Campers, especially those attending day camp, often Visit public places such as parks, sporting arenas, and amusement parks. In these places, where many other non-campers are also playing and having fun, keeping an eye on your charges can be a...

Camp Mason Celebrates 100 Years.(YMCA Camp Ralph S. Mason)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... YMCA Camp Ralph S. Mason, in Hardwick, New Jersey, celebrates its one hundredth anniversary this year. The camp plans to mark the occasion with a celebration in October. Alumni, camp families, volunteers, and friends are invited to attend.

ACA Loses Dedicated Volunteer.(William "Bill" W. MacLeod Jr.)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
May 1, 2000... William "Bill" W. MacLeod Jr., a long-time staff member of Camp Airy and Camp Louis, died suddenly on February 19 at his home in Maryland. He was fifty-five. In his thirty-four years with Camp Airy and Camp Louis, Bill had held many staff...

Share Your Camp News.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Camping Magazine would like to know what's going on at your camp. Use the "What's New" card in the back of the magazine to tell us about new programs, anniversary celebrations, new staff, or other camp news. We'll share your news in this...

Correction.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... The phone number for the Certified Horseman's Association was incorrectly listed in the March/April issue of Camping Magazine. The correct phone number is 800-399-0138.

Fostering the Development of Artistic and Creative Identity.(camp administration)
May 1, 2000... While perusing their applications before campers arrive, you inevitably form impressions about the incoming camper group. What small pieces of information do you glean that yield insight into the creative identity of each individual? What can...

Tips to Help Ensure a Safe Summer.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Camp is about to begin and the atmosphere is full of excitement. By now, the camp director has probably completed precamp orientation. Are you ready for campers to arrive? Hopefully, you really are ready. Here are some tips and thoughts to...

Lessons from the Super-Market.
May 1, 2000... Camp professionals can learn much from this year's Super Bowl XXXIV but not necessarily about the sports skills or the sportsmanship. There was far more to analyze in the strategies, the playmaking, and the utilization of resources -- not among...

Remembering Who the Adults Are at Camp.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Dear Bob, Every summer, we have new staff who come to camp somewhat naive about the demands of being a counselor. No matter what we tell them about the long hours and the demands of working with campers, we feel like we haven't quite...

Using an Awards System to Motivate Positive Behavior.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Camper conduct, it's a topic that's sure to come up when camp directors gather to talk about camp. Today, many camp directors express concern about the lack of respect and inappropriate behavior exhibited by some campers. Tall Pines and Willow...

Exercises to Build Multicultural Awareness.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... The following activities are designed to help campers recognize stereotypes and to prompt understanding and communication between culturally diverse campers. Potato Friends This activity encourages campers to view each person as an...

Building Bunk Group Buddies.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Creating a team in the cabin Children can learn to work together from an early age, and the bunk group at camp is ideal for discovering how to work as a team. Campers are eager to learn, be challenged, and have lots of fun! The camp...

Camp Safety Basics.
May 1, 2000... Tips for preventing and controlling violence at camp The recent attention given to school and workplace violence has fueled a major concern about safety in society. While camp directors make every effort to prevent violent incidents, camp...

Announcing ACA's New Membership System.(American Camping Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... You've heard about it for a long time. You've participated in our member and camp surveys. ACA sections have provided important input, and several committees have worked for many years. Now, it's almost here! The new membership system,...

A Message from the President.(ACA National's president)(accepts Peter Yarrow's)(challenge)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... "Some say the world's hope lies in a nation; others, in a man. I believe that it is awakened, revived, nourished by millions of solitary individuals whose deeds and works every day negate frontiers and the crudest implications of history." ...

Same Great Bookstore -- New Way to Order.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... The ACA Bookstore is now online! You can order any of the 350+ bookstore titles by logging on to ACA's Web site. ACA's camp-specific bookstore has always been a knowledge resource for the camp community, and now it is expanding its service by...

Seeking OLS Input.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... The professional development department wants to revise the next printing of Take a New Bearing, the Outdoor Living Skills program leader book,, and needs your help. Those of you who have been using this book for years realize that over time we...

Cutting the Clutter.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... ACA is continually looking for ways to do business electronically. One way is by making newsletters and other information available online. Do your part in saving paper and postage costs (not to mention waste) by making sure we have your...

ACA Research Project Taking Shape.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... "How do you know camp gives kids a world of good? What proof do you have?" "What are the outcomes of the camp experience?" "Does one week of camp make a difference?" "What are the characteristics of programs that are ...

Help Available for Summer 2000 Standards Visits.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Scrambling to get your accreditation materials together? Don't worry. Help is available. * Visit ACA on the Web at www.ACAcamps.org. Go to the Accreditation Center or the Frequently Asked Questions for tips on preparing for your visit and...

ACA Partners with Coppertone.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... ACA has a new partner in promoting health and safety at camp. Coppertone(R) brand in conjunction with Scholastic has developed a program designed to teach sun safety to young people. This sun safety curriculum, which includes important...

ACA Presents National Awards.
May 1, 2000... At the ACA National Conference in Albuquerque, ACA recognized several individuals and programs for their contributions to the camp movement, their efforts to promote the camp experience, their service to others, and their dedication to...

Camp Directors Take Part in Professional Development Courses.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Both the Camp Director Institute (CDI) and Basic Camp Directors Course (BCDC) were held at Ghost Ranch Conference Center in Abiquiu, New Mexico, prior to the ACA National Conference in Albuquerque. In all, seventy-seven camp directors took part...

Legislative Update.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Policy Committee Members Meet Policy Makers In Nation's Capitol Members of ACA's Public Policy Committee met with policy makers in Washington, D.C., during the first week in April to discuss ACA's policy agenda. Committee members met...

Camp Photos Wanted.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Show off your camp and campers. Send camp photos to ACA. ACA needs camp photos for use in Camping Magazine, in the Guide to ACA-Accredited Camps, and on ACA's Web site. All photos received will be eligible for the J. Wendell Howe Golden Lens...

Behavior Management 101.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Ideas and tips for managing challenging behavior Campers bring many things with them to camp: sleeping bags, clothing, sunscreen, and bug spray. They also bring with them their enthusiasm and their past in the form of their learned...

What Do You Do the Rest of the Year?
May 1, 2000... Camp director has become a year-round job Once upon a time, the resident camp directors spent the off-season preparing for a few intensive summer months. When summer ended and campers were back at school, directors returned to the home...

Take a Hike.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Add variety to a nature hike A hike can be more than just a walk through the woods when campers are encouraged to appreciate and understand the wonders of nature. Color Hike Before going on the hike, ask campers to fold a piece of...

For Camp Counselors Only.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Describing your job skills to future employers In this day when college students lobby for internships and field experience, the professional values of camp counseling seem to take a back seat. In truth, camp counseling is a position which...

Top 10 Summer Survival Tips.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Advice to help you stay focused and avoid burnout 1 Eat nutritious meals. Your mom was right, you need to eat your vegetables to stay healthy. Eating well-balanced meals is especially important at camp because of your high activity...

"Don't Laugh at Me" Coming to Camps.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Program helps you create a ridicule free zone at camp The core culture of the camp experience has always been a community of caring, compassion, and cooperation. Now, Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary adds an additional passion and a new...

2000 J. Wendell Howe Awards.
May 1, 2000... The J. Wendell Howe Awards recognize those individuals who contribute their talents to Camping Magazine. The Golden Quill Award is presented to the authors of quality articles that promote a better understanding of the camp/outdoor...

New Cobra FRS-310WX.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... First on Market to Receive Weather Channels for Up-To-Date Forecasts Cobra Electronics introduces the FRS-31OWX, the industry's first Family Radio Service model to include a NOAA ten channel weather receiver. The unit combines innovative...

E-Z UP Offers a Dome Retreat for Camps and Campers.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Known throughout the camp industry for over fifteen years, International E-Z UP, Inc., has set the standard in instant shelters for the outdoor enthusiast. With years of product refinement, the E-Z UP Instant Shelter Dome model offers...