Camping Magazine articles from May 2002

Camping Magazine archives from May 2002

A letter from Peg.(Peg L. Smith, American Camping Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Have you heard about CAMPaign 07: Honor Our Past, Assure Our Future? If not, you certainly will be hearing about it over the next several months. If you have heard, you might ask, why is ACA launching a major effort to enhance the value,...

Ten things your camp Web site absolutely must have. (Technology).
May 1, 2002... 1. Contact in formation, front, and center Your (prospective) camp parents need to be able to reach you, and the first place many look to is your Web site. This means you need your contact information (or a prominent, easy to find link to...

Free computers. (Resource).(from 2002 Winter Olympics to nonprofit agencies)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Up to 4,500 computers that were utilized during the 2002 Winter Olympics are up for grabs by nonprofit agencies, specifically those assisting underserved populations and communities. Eligible organizations can apply for the PCs through an...

Tobacco use among youth. (Trends).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... The American Cancer Society reports the following: * Currently, more than 34.8 percent of high school students smoke cigarettes. * Regardless of racial backgrounds, more male students used smokeless tobacco than female students;...

Number of mothers entering the workforce decreases. (Trends).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2000 55 percent of mothers with children under one year old were working or looking for work, which shows a decrease from the 1998 percentage of 60 percent. This is the first decrease in the labor force...

Study discredits myth of the "technophobic" girl. (Trends).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... A recent study by the Girl Scouts of the USA finds that girls age thirteen to seventeen used computers 2 percent more than males of the same age. Research indicated 88 percent of girls nine to seventeen years of age used computers for...

New executive director for the hole in the Wall Gang Camp. (Camp News).(James Canton)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp announced the appointment of James Canton as executive director effective January 2002. Canton has had a long relationship with the camp since it began in 1988. During that time he has been a counselor, unit...

Trail Blazers names new executive director. (Camp News).(Mary Anne Killeen)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... As of January 2002, Trail Blazers announced the appointment of Mary Anne Killeen as the new executive director. She joins Trail Blazers after serving as executive director at Horizons For Youth, an environmental education program for inner-city...

Obituaries.(Obituary)
May 1, 2002... Umstead -- Camp Leader Dr. Betsy Umstead passed away last fall. She was a long-standing member of the American Camping Association. Dowd -- Special Recognition Award Recipient Rev. Karl E. Dowd, Jr., diocesan director of camping...

The care and feeding: as you strive to perfect your total management capabilities, there is a fine art to extracting maximum results from those who contribute toward your camp's success. (Marketing Matters).
May 1, 2002... For example, sessions on staff training and motivation axe always sellouts at the national and regional camp conferences, as directors and owners endeavor to learn how to optimally leverage the innate people skills within their counselors and...

An open letter to counselors about thinking safety and driving safely. (Risk Management).
May 1, 2002... Dear Counselors, This letter is addressed to all camp counselors whether you have responsibility for driving camp vehicles, have your own car at camp, borrow a car, or are just a passenger in a camp or other vehicle this summer. Please...

Summer doldrums.(summer camp)
May 1, 2002... It's the first staff meeting after visiting day, or perhaps in the fifth week of camp after groups of campers have cycled out and new campers have arrived. While you see pockets of animated conversation here and there, the mood in the room is...

The difficult bunk.(camp management)
May 1, 2002... At some point each summer it seems we find ourselves faced with the "difficult bunk." This is the bunk in which the wrong combination of personalities creates bad chemistry. Sometimes the campers just don't get along. Sometimes, they do get...

Helping your counselors welcome all campers: some guidelines for inclusive camping.(Directory)
May 1, 2002... As a camp that runs inclusive programs, we've met many potential counselors who have said, "I just don't think I can work with the kids who have disabilities." They are usually uncomfortable, afraid, or simply feel that they wouldn't know how...

Ringing the classroom to summer camp: running a visual media program.
May 1, 2002... Running, swimming, baseball, basketball, sailboats, and sun -- these are the first images associated with summer camp. This past summer, however, Camp Alvernia added a new program -- visual media. The planning for these programs started the...

Camp Greentop's Adventure Camp: we ain't No rudypoo's.
May 1, 2002... "I'm a survivor, I'm going to make it; I'm going to work hard; I'm not going to give up. I'm survivor, I'm going to make it...." The music from this popular song played in the background as the campers arrived at Pavilion B. We were completing...

The evening dance program at camp.
May 1, 2002... I was recently asked to provide an evening dance program for a summer camp staff-training weekend. Personally, I remember the joy of dancing at summer camp under the evening stars, so I said yes. After a bit of discussion about the program, I...

Creation vacation: brings low-income families to camp.
May 1, 2002... When reflecting on our formative years, most of us remember family vacations, picnics, and camping trips as important to family recreation, relationships, and memories. Increasingly, people are enjoying outdoor activities. Easily overlooked are...

Weekend programming: The Barton Center for Diabetes Education.
May 1, 2002... How would many businesses be expected to survive -- let alone prosper -- if they close down for eight months of the year and lay off their best employees? Until relatively recently, most summer camps fit that description. However, as Bob Dylan...

J. Wendel and Ruth T. Howe Awards: the Golden Quill and Lens Awards offer camp professionals an opportunity to share their writing and photography talents with peers and to promote the camp profession. (2002).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe Awards recognize Camping Magazine contributors who have submitted outstanding articles and photos that depict the camp experience. 3. Wendell Howe was one of the early leaders in the private/independent camp...

Golden Lens Awards.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... 2003 J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe Awards Guidelines Golden Quill Award All manuscripts published in the January/February 2002 through November/December 2002 issues of Camping Magazine are entered in the contest. Submit manuscripts...

Construction contracting. (Building Principles).
May 1, 2002... As a facility owner and operator, you are faced with the task of contracting with professionals and contractors on a regular basis to accomplish many of your maintenance and development needs. The importance of a contract, which is a legal...

Leadership directions: where are we going this summer? (Research Notes).
May 1, 2002... The camp director ended orientation with what was intended as simple, inspiring directions: "Keep the best interest of the children in the forefront, build character, be a role model, and help each other." With that uplifting directive, the...

Professional development calendar.(Directory)
May 1, 2002... CENTRAL Ropes Course Training Date May 3-5, 2002 Location Camp Catron, Nebraska City, NE Contact Debbie Salansky debbiecatron@yahoo.com Challenge course facilitator training teaches the techniques and skills needed...

Back at camp: I stood on the dock and watched the sailboats flying spinnakers -- those large, colorful, balloon-like sails -- and thought about my time here. (A Place to Share).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Camp was a great summer job, but as an adult it seemed smaller, less significant. Had we been just "glorified babysitters?" I looked back at the water. Flying spinnakers requires fairly advanced sailing skill, and only the older,...

A message from the president.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... A CAMPaign We Can All Support Eleanor Roosevelt said, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Our future requires that we dream of being more than an accrediting body and more recognizable beyond a slogan....

Thanks to retiring National Standards Board members.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Having served two four-year terms on the NATIONAL STANDARDS BOARD (NSB), several members are rotating off this year. During that time, the NSB developed and implemented the current accreditation system that encompasses camp operations...

Archery instruction right on target!(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Seeking an instructor to teach a Level 1 or Level 2 archery course? The National Alliance for the Development of Archery or NADA, is the coordinating body for National Archery Association (NAA) Level 1 and Level 2 archery instructor...

2002 National Conference highlights.(American Camping Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The 2002 National Conference was an inspiring success! International representation increased from five countries in 1997 to seven countries this year, including Greece, Canada, Philippines, Russia, and Italy -- to name a few! Nearly two...

ACA presents national awards.(American Camping Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... ACA announced the winners of several national awards at the ACA National Conference in Washington, D.C. The individuals and groups were recognized for their contributions to the camp movement, their efforts to promote the camp experience, their...

ACA Outcomes Research Study 2002.(American Camping Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The following camps make up the representative sample that will be in the first half of the ACA Outcomes Research Study in 2002. A similar sized sample will be chosen from the rest of the U.S. for the summer of 2003. This study is designed to...

Camps due visits this summer.(American Camping Association accreditation)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... 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 the upcoming visit, remember the...

National office directory.(American Camping Association)(Brief Article)(Directory)
May 1, 2002... American Camping Association 5000 State Road 67 North, Martinsville, IN 46151-7902 765-342-8456 fax 765-342-2065 www.ACAcamps.org If you have questions in an area not listed here or would like to speak with other national...

Leadership School provides advocacy opportunities.(American Camping Association 2002 National Conference)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... As a special component to the American Camping Association 2002 National Conference, Leadership School participants were given the opportunity to become active members in our country's democratic process. As part of the five-day Washington, DC,...

Be a newsletter sponsor.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... 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...

Section directory. (American Camping Association[R]).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Code: SE Section Executive (Office); SP Section President; SC Section Contact CHESAPEAKE Maryland, Washington, D.C. SE Nancy Canter Patuxent River 4-H Center 18405 Queen Anne Rd. Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 phone 800-653-1409,...