Camping Magazine articles from September 1998

Camping Magazine archives from September 1998

From the consulting editor. (defining acceptable risks)(Editorial)
September 1, 1998... What is an acceptable risk? Your first reaction to this question may be, "No risk is acceptable!" When you think again, you may realize that every aspect of living - even outside of camp - has some elements of risk associated with it. The...

A view from the woods. (camp communities and risk management)
September 1, 1998... In the camp community, we constantly hear people talk about risk management. What's the deal? Camps work to provide growing and learning experiences for children and youth. How risky can that be? In the Kid's Count Data Book 1997, Annie E....

Awaken safety awareness.
September 1, 1998... What's loud, catchy, and reduces the number of accidents at camp? Safety notes! This fun, popular program woke up the safety awareness potential in campers at Greene Family Camp and helped reduce accidents by 66 percent! ACA-accredited Greene...

Solving the Y2K dilemma. (camps and the year 2000 computer date transition problem)
September 1, 1998... One issue that has received a lot of attention in the press in the past few months is the Year 2000 computer dilemma, or Y2K problem. The arrival of the year 2000 may pose some problems for your camp, as well as the vendors and other businesses...

What did you learn? (camp staff after 1998 summer camp experience)
September 1, 1998... The summer of 1998 is oven Your campers had fun and learned new skills and a great deal about themselves and others. Hopefully, you, too, learned more about your profession and sharpened your expertise in camp management. Now, before the...

Shielding your camp from loss.
September 1, 1998... People are often hesitant to talk about it, but it is integral to the success of all camps. All camp directors do it, although some do it better than others. All staff are aware of it, although some staff are more aware than others. All parents...

Camp focus groups.
September 1, 1998... Fall is a great time to assess what worked and what can be improved within your camp program. You can also begin to devise ways to reinforce partnerships with campers' parents. One particularly effective tool for evaluating an organization's...

10 commandments of risk management. (includes related article on the use of the crisis box in risk management)
September 1, 1998... One sunny opening day as parents and campers were lined up outside the office to register, the wind suddenly picked up, the sky got dark, and the rains came instantly. The storm turned out to be a low-grade tornado, which left major destruction...

Defining risk. (camps and risk management)
September 1, 1998... How often have concerned parents asked you about the risks involved in camp activities? You would like to reassure the parent, but you also need to give them an honest appraisal of the risks involved in your camp program. By having a clear...

Train away risk.
September 1, 1998... The summer season is over and you've probably taken a deep breath and let out a long sigh. As you reflect over the summer and its problems, you realize that most of them, though challenging, were manageable because you were prepared. There may...

Reducing rock climbing risks. (camp management)
September 1, 1998... Rock climbing is a popular activity offered by many camps. While climbing adds challenge and excitement to camp programs, the very nature of the sport is perceived by many as risky or dangerous. One way to minimize or control this risk without...

Excuse me, isn't that your library on fire? (knowledge management)(includes related articles on knowledge management)
September 1, 1998... CEO: Knowledge management? Yea, we do that. Consultant: Do you do it well? CEO: Yes, but I'm sure we could do it better. This is the common refrain of CEOs and camp directors alike. Look what happens when organizations begin to make...

Conscientious observer.
September 1, 1998... Last summer, I had my first experience as a camp director for a day camp for young ladies aged five to fourteen. The staff was a combination of young college students, teachers, mothers, and professionals - all female. Our camp was located in a...