Camping Magazine articles from November 2001

Camping Magazine archives from November 2001

A View from the Woods.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
November 1, 2001... This is a time when ACA's humanity is at its best. Our response to the tragedy that took place September 11 clearly comes from the heart. ACA's national response illustrates our deep and rich tradition to promote and preserve children and...

Talking With Children About Disaster. (COMMUNICATION).(American Academy of Pediatrics advice following September 11th terrorist attacks)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... In response to the tragic events of September 11, The American Academy of Pediatrics presents the following tips on how to communicate with children and adolescents in the aftermath of a crisis: * It's important to communicate to children...

Early Childhood Stages of Racial Awareness. (CULTURAL AWARENESS).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Infants and toddlers * The foundation of self-awareness is laid when children are infants and toddlers. * By age two, children recognize and explore physical differences. They are also learning the names of colors, and they begin to...

Computer Access Increases Nationwide. (TRENDS).(Cnsus Bureau report)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2001... Nine out of ten school-age children (ages six to seventeen) had access to a computer in 2000, according to a recent Census Bureau release. The Census Bureau reports the following statistics for 2000, indicating the growth of computer access...

Report Reveals Positive Changes in American Youth. (TRENDS).(Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2001... America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being 2001, a report from the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, shows the following encouraging trends: * Birth rates among teenage girls ages fifteen to seventeen...

Grandparents and Grandchildren. (TRENDS).(Census Bureau and Children's Defense Fund statistics)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2001... When you start planning family camp programs this year, it may be a good idea to start including grandparents in on the fun. You might find these facts from the Census Bureau and Children's Defense Fund interesting: * In 2000, 5.6 million...

New Nature Curriculum. (RESOURCE).(National WildLife Federation's Access Nature package)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2001... The National WildLife Federation is offering an inclusive nature curriculum, Access Nature[TM], featuring forty-five hands-on activities designed to provide educators with the tools to engage youth and teens with hearing, learning/cognitive,...

President Bush Visits YMCA of the Rockies. (CAMP NEWS).(Estes Park Center)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... On August 14, 2001, campers and staff at Estes Park Center YMCA of the Rockies picnicked with President Bush as he stopped for a visit during his Heartland Tour. The President talked with campers, posed for pictures, and signed autographs. ...

Jameson Camp Helps During Crisis. (CAMP NEWS).(offers travelers shelter during September 11 terrorist attacks)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Jameson Camp in Indianapolis opened its doors as a shelter to 145 passengers stranded at the Indianapolis International Airport in light of the tragedy on September 11. The passengers were en route to Mexico City from Montreal, Canada, when...

Rankin Was Respected Acorn Society Member. (OBITUARY).(Camp Chimney Rock for Girls' Barbara Rankin)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
November 1, 2001... Barbara Rankin, retiree and former owner of Camp Chimney Rock for Girls, recently passed away. She joined ACA in 1956 and was active in the Southeastern Section, holding numerous board positions. She was well known for her professionalism and...

How Can "Free" Be Anything but Good? (Building Principles).
November 1, 2001... What are the permit and design issues you should consider for constructing a new cabin, health center, or climbing wall at your camp? And beyond construction matters, what are the most innovative site development, maintenance, and facility...

Got camp? (Marketing Matters).
November 1, 2001... One would have to live snugly under a rock to be unaware of the Dairy Management Inc. co-op advertising campaign featuring all those assorted people with white "mustaches" and the simple message "got milk? [R]" We can learn some valuable...

Reducing Risk with Preventive Maintenance. (Risk Management).
November 1, 2001... I have a friend who maintains his own vehicles as much as he can, although he's had to use the car dealership's service department more and more in recent years. Automobile engines have become more complicated, and they now require expensive...

Internal Leadership Development.
November 1, 2001... Had it with hiring cabin leaders who just don't "get it"? Tired of combing the Internet for something more than cookie-cutter counselors whose resumes all look the same? Eager to reduce liability by hiring staff you've known for years instead...

A Message from the President. (the American Camping Association[R]).
November 1, 2001... "When I despair; I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall - think of it, ALWAYS." - Mahatma...

Press Release Addresses the Value of Camp. (the American Camping Association[R]).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... In October, ACA's public awareness efforts focused on an extensive press release mailing to inform the media and general public about the value of the camp experience. ACA presents strong messages in the release about the power of the camp...

ACA Receives Lilly Endowment Grant. (the American Camping Association[R]).
November 1, 2001... Years of effort were recently rewarded with full funding for the research portion of ACA's project to determine the youth development outcomes of the camp experience! On September 20, 2001, we were informed that Lilly Endowment has funded ACA's...

Looking to Make an Impact in the Camp Community? (The American Camping Association[R]).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The ACA national office has created a new position: Director of Knowledge Resources. The person filling this position will be a dynamic, creative, systems thinker and person of action. He/She will thrive on collaboration and building...

National Ethics Committee Meets. (The American Camping Association[R]).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The National Ethics Committee met in October to review the complaints filed against ACA-accredited camps in the past year. Complaints lodged against camps are confidential in nature and are released only to the camp mentioned in the complaint....

Updates for Standards Visitors. (the American Camping Association[R]).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Three years have now elapsed since many of ACA's standards visitors were trained in the current set of standards (1998 edition). To maintain current visitor status, visitors need to participate in update (refresher) training at least every...

Opportunity to Learn and Serve: Become a standards visitor. (the American Camping Association[R]).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Interested in keeping up to date on current best practices in camping and expanding your knowledge of camp operations different from your own? Do you wish you could approach the accreditation process with more confidence? Do you want to meet...

Entries Wanted for J. Wendell Howe Golden Lens Awards. (the American Camping Association[R]).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Show off your camp and campers! Enter your best camp photos in the J. Wendell Howe Golden Lens Awards program. The deadline for receiving photos is December 31. The winner receives a plaque and a cash award. Winning photos will be displayed at...

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

Camp Joy: Embracing Diversity.
November 1, 2001... LaTrice Towns, an African American counselor, and Samantha O'Hara, a Caucasian counselor, are a true representation of what Camp Joy is all about. Camp Joy strives to provide inner-city youth who could not typically afford to come to camp with...

Making Generalists Out of Specialists.
November 1, 2001... Even a casual stroll through a camp staff fair makes it very clear that many, if not most, camp directors fill their ranks with specialists. They are looking for young men and women to lifeguard at the dock, run the tennis program, or drive the...

Staff Training Best Practices: Targeting Attitude.
November 1, 2001... We all want to train staff so that they have the ability to be instrumental in the lives of campers -- so that they can enact the mission and help realize the vision. We want to have an exceptional staff training that meets or exceeds current...

Staffing Practices: A Discussion of Strategies that work.
November 1, 2001... The theories to hiring maintaining; and training camp staff are only that -theories - until they are successfully put into practice in a camp setting. In the following round table discussion, four camp directors answer questions and share their...

Bolle Introduces Slipstream -- A Revolutionary Sunglass. (On the Market).
November 1, 2001... Bolle Slipstream provides one of the sunglass industry's most complete visual horizon coverage with an integrated design that blocks annoying peripheral light. Perfect for snow sports, hiking, mountain climbing, biking, or any other...

Errata. (On the Market).(Correction Notice)
November 1, 2001... We regret that in the September/October Camping Magazine we inadvertently referred to Camp Fire USA incorrectly.

New Old Town[R] Sebago Designed for Day-touring Enthusiasts. (On the Market).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Combining the characteristics of the company's popular Castine and Nantucket touring series, Old Town(r) has created a kayak that is ideal for the day paddler. The new Sebago is perfect for a day on the river or lake as well as along a...

White Butterflies. (A Place to Share).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... After sixteen years as an overnight camp director, I, like the mayor of a small town, manage power outages, as well as homesickness. However, with all my experience, I was not prepared for the challenge of the summer of 2000. My mother had...