Camping Magazine articles from September 2000

Camping Magazine archives from September 2000

A View from the Woods.(appreciation of camping, and its values)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... From infancy on, the father of my boys would take them on evening walks. He would call owls, listen to the peepers, and point out constellations. Connections to the environment on those evening strolls became a ritual of awareness. When the...

Help with Food Allergies.(Food Allergy Network Camp Guide to Managing Severe Allergic Reactions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... More and more campers are arriving at camp with food allergies. Do you know how to meet their needs? The Food Allergy Network's (FAN) Camp Guide to Managing Severe Allergic Reactions is designed to help ease the fears of parents and...

Free Nature Guides Available.(National Audubon Society Field Guides)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Need field guides for environmental and nature activities? The National Audubon Society Field Guides are now available on the World Wide Web at eNature.com. Web users can simply enter their zip code, or the zip code of an intended...

Child and Youth Trends Released.(report: 'Trends in the Well-Being of America's Children and Youth')(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released the fourth edition of its annual comprehensive federal report on the well-being of children and youth. The report, titled "Trends in the Well-Being of America's Children and...

Building a Pool from a Lakefront.(Camp Wayne, Preston Park, Pennsylvania)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... When market research showed that campers preferred swimming in a pool to swimming in a lake, Noel Corpuel decided that Camp Wayne, located in Preston Park, Pennsylvania, needed to build a pool. But he hated to give up the natural beauty of Camp...

Good News for American Children.('America's Children: Key National Indicators of WellBeing 2000')(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The report "America's Children: Key National Indicators of WellBeing 2000," compiled by the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, shows that children are healthier and less likely to live in poverty. The report also finds:...

Home Ownership Up, People Staying Put.(Census Bureau)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... New estimates released by the Census Bureau show that Americans are relocating less. Analysts attribute the staying power to the aging baby boomer population and an increase in home ownership. Of the approximately 43 million people who did move...

Children Represent Quarter of U.S. Population.('America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being 2000')(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... According to the report "America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being 2000," there were 70.2 million children under the age of 18 in the U.S. in 1999, representing 26 percent of the population. Children are expected to remain a...

Games on Horseback Recognized.(book)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Games on Horseback, written by Betty Bennett-Talbot and Steve Bennett and published by Storey Books, recently received an award from American Horse Publications. Of the more than 800 entries, the book was awarded a second place in the...

Obituaries.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
September 1, 2000... Joyce Marvel Joyce Marvel, 60, passed away in March. She was the wife of ACA member Ken Marvel, director of Pine Ridge Bible Camp and Conference Center in Cedar Springs, Michigan. Rachel Alpert Bryant ACA member Rachel Alpert...

Identifying Environmental Impairment Risks.
September 1, 2000... The risk of environmental impairment is known by a more familiar term: pollution. Regardless of the term you use to refer to this risk, it poses a considerable threat to many businesses, including organized camps. As if the risks of...

Plaster Casts of Animal Tracks Revisited.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... It's a classic camp activity. Gather campers, plaster of paris, and assorted other supplies and tromp to a wet area where you can expect to find animal tracks. Mix the plaster, pour it into an animal track, and then let it dry. Later, tromp...

Life Skills Developed on the Camp "Stage".
September 1, 2000... Grassy fields, sandy shorelines, piney breezes, shady knolls . . . each camp has its unique physical characteristics that combine to serve as the stage for the camp experience. Just as in a theatrical play, the role of the stage ranges in its...

Recovering from the Stresses of the Summer Season.(Questions and Answers)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Dear Bob, Every year after camp, I find myself completely wound up. Coming down from the stress and demands of the summer seems to be more difficult each year. For example, I find myself unable to relax and slow down. What tips do you have...

It's All in the Timing.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... You've made it through another camp season. Every year is filled with new twists and turns. The 2000 season seemed to be characterized by significant efforts in staff recruitment - and equally significant levels of procrastination in other...

Teenagers and Sexuality at Camp.
September 1, 2000... Understanding teen sexuality and tips for talking with them As a psychiatrist who specializes in working with teens, I hear "it" discussed often -- quietly, tentatively at first, until the teen decides that I am "OK." Usually the words are...

Your Wetlands Are Not a Wasteland.
September 1, 2000... Developing natural areas for program use Five years ago, Camp Henry located in Newaygo, Michigan, was surrounded by impenetrable wetlands that were disparaged and ignored except for the occasional bog walk or bullfrog hunt. Today, schools...

Reducing Your Impact.
September 1, 2000... Tips for treading softly on mother earth As summer is closing, you've probably spent at least some time at a park, forest, recreational area, and of course, camp. No matter how much time you spent in these outdoor areas, you may have...

Building Environmental Awareness.
September 1, 2000... Teaching campers to minimize their impact It's true that many campers learn better by doing. The following activities will help your campers develop a better understanding of the natural world and learn the importance of minimizing their...