Camping Magazine articles from May 2001

Camping Magazine archives from May 2001

A View from the Woods.(appreciation of the American Camping Association and its members)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Three years ago when I interviewed for this job, I asked the search committee, "Who are ACA's heroes?" I've always understood that those recognized as heroes often embody the values and character of an organization. If I could understand ACA's...

Letters.(a useful debate on the role of parents in camping, as inspired by an American Camping Association keynote address)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Camp Directors Should Find Ways to Partner with Parents A debt of gratitude is owed to members of the ACA National Conference Program Committee for securing John Rosemond as a keynote speaker at the recent ACA National Conference in...

Making Campers Feel Welcome.(camp directors)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... There are five principles you can use when trying to make your campers feel welcome and like they belong. You can use the acronym SMILE to help remember them. S Smile a lot. A smile sends an immediate signal of friendship, warmth, and...

Free Online Camp Activity and Program Bank.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Need a creative programming idea or have one to share? Visit www.fireflyideas.com. The Web site includes a free, searchable database that contains unique camp activities and programs. Visitors are invited to add their own program ideas to the...

Meeting Pointers.(business meetings)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Do staff members dread meetings? Here are some ideas to make meetings more productive: * Make sure the room has good air circulation. * Make an agenda, distribute it prior to the meeting, and stick to it during the meeting. Ask if...

Sleep-Smart Tips.(getting adequate sleep at camp)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The National Sleep Foundation reports that Americans are not getting enough sleep. People are sleeping less in an effort to get more done. At camp, getting enough sleep is especially important. Consider these sleep-smart tips to help feel...

Tips to Make Hiking Fun.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Hiking is a perennial camp activity. Follow these tips to make your hike an enjoyable journey: * Don't be in too big of a hurry; take time to see and investigate things -- curious shapes, insects, scenic views. * Play games during...

Brant Lake Celebrate 85 years.(New York camp)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... This summer, Brant Lake Camp in Brant Lake, New York, will celebrate its eighty-fifth anniversary. The camp has been owned and operated by the Gersten family since it was founded in 1916.

Wyonegonic Celebrates Centennial.(girls' camp)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Camp Wyonegonic, the first girls camp in the United States, will celebrate its 100th anniversary this summer with a special centennial celebration. Located in Denmark, Maine, the camp is operated by Carol and Steve Sudduth.

Fobes Takes Reins of Pines Catholic Camp.(camp director Bill Fobes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Bill Fobes was recently named executive director of Pines Catholic Camp, located in east Texas. He replaces founder and former executive director Bonni Castellaw, who resigned in December.

Camp Counselors USA Announces Spirit Award Winners.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Camp Counselors USA, an international staff placement agency, recently announced the winners of this year's Spirit of CCUSA Awards. The awards recognize camps that go the extra mile for international staff, resulting in an outstanding...

Backcountry Lightning Safety Guidelines.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Lightning strikes fast: the process usually takes just a few milliseconds. While moving indoors at the first sign of a thunderstorm may be your best option, it's not always possible. Here are some actions you can take to reduce your risk of...

OBITUARIES.(eulogy to fallen trees)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... We've witnessed many old reliable oak trees fall this year. It causes one to shed many a silent tear. Yet, these giant trees that have stood among us have borne seedlings season after season. We only need to look around to see the new growth...

Shellenberger Was YMCA Executive.(Donald J. Shellenberger )(Obituary)
May 1, 2001... Former YMCA camping executive Donald J. Shellenberger passed away in February at the age of seventy-five. During his thirty-nine years with the YMCA, he directed camps across the country and was instrumental in helping the camps acquire more...

McCracken Owned Camp.(David B. McCracken, camp owner, rest in peace)(Obituary)
May 1, 2001... David B. McCracken, owner and director of McCracken Camps in Fort Wayne, Indiana, died in March at the age of sixty-six. He was a former president of the ACA Indiana Section.

Adding Focus: Doing Your Own Market Research.
May 1, 2001... The first question camp professionals often ask about market research is: Does it really apply to something as basic and as genuine as camp? This is the nice way of saying: Isn't market research mostly for things like consumer package goods?...

A Key Set of Skills for Counselors.
May 1, 2001... I am often asked for ideas about what primary skills directors can pass onto their staff that will help prepare and equip them for the increasingly challenging work of supervising campers. Given that campers travel in groups and that camp is...

Applying Classroom Techniques to the Camp Setting.(disciplining of children at camps)
May 1, 2001... We have many ways of being taught and many ways of incorporating experience into our learning cycles. Research that goes beyond our personal experiences can enrich our knowledge base, help us understand perceived meanings, and enable us to...

Managing Boating Risks.(boating safety)
May 1, 2001... The week of May 19-25 has been designated as National Safe Boating Week. The theme this year is "Boat Smart from the Start. Wear Your Life Jacket." With summer almost here, this is a timely reminder for camps across the country, but there are...

Lakefront Lifeguarding Skills Challenge.
May 1, 2001... The lakefront lifeguarding skills challenge is a safe, fun, and enriching way to assess staff swimming abilities, practice lifeguarding skills, and build awareness about the difficulty of lakefront lifeguarding. It is another training...

Words of Encouragement to the Camp Counselor.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Ideas and tips for a successful summer So, you're a new camp counselor. This will be a rewarding summer for you. In the next few weeks, you will be like a parent, as you guide your "family" through the fun and adventure that camp provides....

Successful Counseling.(camp counselor tips)
May 1, 2001... Find the right approach for working with campers * Mike and Diaz are arguing about who is going to play goalie on the soccer team. * Cody takes Logan's ball glove without asking * Elizabeth continues to use inappropriate language...

Camps Join Pioneers in Camping Club.(includes new-member listing)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Several camps recently joined the Pioneers in Camping Club. The club offers special recognition for camps that have been in operation for at least forty years and for individuals who have worked in camping for at least forty years. New members...

Bedding Code Clarification.(Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... During the session "A Review of the New Bedding Laws" at the ACA National Conference in Orlando, a question was asked if a "snap" fastening device would meet the new Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) guidelines for manufacturers of bunk...

Has Your Camp Been in the News?(American Camping Association information services)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Has the press visited your camp, or have you been interviewed? Send us your news videos for possible publication in the annual "Camp in the News" video. ACA wants to track media coverage year-round at camps across the country. Show us your...

A Message from the President.(remarks, following a conference in Orlando, Florida)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... "He who will live for others shall have great trouble, but they shall seem to him small. He who will live for himself shall have small troubles, but they shall seem to him great." William R. Inge After an outstanding national...

News for Camps Due Accreditation Visits This Summer.(American Camping Association: accreditation activities)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Accreditation is a strenuous process that takes time, effort, and energy. However, camps pursuing or continuing accreditation demonstrate their understanding that campers are worth the effort! As you prepare for your upcoming visit, remember...

Camping Magazine Seeks Advisory Board Members.
May 1, 2001... Camping Magazine is seeking two ACA members to join the Camping Magazine Editorial Advisory Board. Board members select the themes for upcoming issues, identify authors and solicit articles, assist the editor with manuscript selection, and...

ACA Presents National Awards.(awards presented by the American Camping Association)
May 1, 2001... ACA announced the winners of several national awards at the ACA National Conference in Orlando. These individuals and groups were recognized for their contributions to the camp movement, their efforts to promote the camp experience, their...

Camp Photos Wanted.
May 1, 2001... Enter your camp photos in the J. Wendell Howe Golden Lens Awards. The winner receives a plaque and cash prize. (See this year's winner and honorable mention recipients on pages 42-43 of Camping Magazine.) Photos will be used in Camping...

National Conference a Success.(American Camping Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The 2001 Orlando Host Committee would like to thank each and every national conference participant for their attendance, their enthusiasm, and the spirit that was demonstrated at the ACA National Conference in Orlando. Specifically, the...

Camps Helping Camps.(Camps Helping Camps)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Is your camp lost-and-found bin full? Are you updating your camp's equipment? Camps Helping Camps can help. Camp Helping Camps is a new, nonprofit public benefit corporation for charitable purposes to provide assistance to camps for...

Camps Receive PR Materials.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Camps should have received a copy of the Camp in the News video and a key message brochure. The brochure folds out into a handy chart for camp directors to refer to when discussing the benefits of camp with the media and includes tips and ideas...

Knowledge Center Can Help You.(American Camping Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Are you looking for some last-minute staff training ideas? Help with your upcoming standards visit? The Camp Knowledge Center on ACA's Web site can help you. The Knowledge Center includes lots of camp resources organized by the fourteen...

Be a Newsletter Sponsor.(American Camping Association magazine)(Brief Article)
May 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...

Tools for Tapping an Intercultural Gold Mine.(international counselors)
May 1, 2001... Integrating international staff into your camp program Each summer U.S. summer camps employ approximately 25,000 international counselors, nearly 20 percent of the total counselor population. When these counselors play an active role in the...

Snakes Have Feelings, Too.(ways to enjoy camping and avoid snakes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Elements of a camp snake program A camp snake program can help teach campers life skills, such as overcoming fear and prejudice, learning empathy and understanding, and acting kindly toward others. Following are some techniques for keeping...

Day Camp Staff Supervision Techniques.
May 1, 2001... Helping staff develop responsibility Effective supervision is one of the most important aspects of quality camp staff experiences. A successful, safe, and activity-filled summer is predicated on the camp's ability to adequately monitor...

Discipline Is Not a Dirty Word.(taking care of problem campers)
May 1, 2001... Positive responses to challenging behavior Challenging children are not out to get you -- they are out to get their needs met. While there will be moments when it may seem precisely as if they are out to get you, more often than not,...

Utilizing Returning Staff During Precamp.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Ideas for team building Returning staff add value to your camp program. Not only do they know certain life and death concepts, like where the mailbox is and what time breakfast starts, they know the program, the personality of the camp,...

Golden Lens Awards.
May 1, 2001... 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...

"You're My Favorite Counselor".(essay by Catherine E. Gillespie)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... On the shores of Corey Lake, where children's laughter frequently echoes throughout the surrounding beaches, sits Camp Eberhart, a place more familiar and comforting to me than anything else I have ever known. To understand who I am, you must...