Camping Magazine articles from September 2003

Camping Magazine archives from September 2003

A letter from Peg.(objectives of American Camping Association)(social contributions of camps; setting goals )
September 1, 2003... Two years ago ACA identified a vision, "Enriching Lives, Changing the World." Talk about a Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG)! Yet, certainly one worth striving for in today's threatening environment. We have built the foundation of the camp...

A historical point of view.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... I enjoyed your article, "Children's Camping in the Adirondacks, "in the July/August 2003 issue. The Adirondack camps seem to have preserved the essence of true camping: outdoor living with others the same age, away from home. At the...

Volunteer opportunities for your camp.(offered by the Army Corps of Engineers Volunteer Clearinghouse )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Volunteer Clearinghouse links volunteer workers with Corps lakes and environmental projects across the country. Contact the Clearinghouse and receive a volunteer packet with opportunities, points of contact,...

Apply for the Mix-it-Up Grants program.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The Southern Poverty Law Center and the Study Circles Resource Center are accepting applications for the Mix-it-Up Grants program. Grants of up to $250 will be made to support youth-directed projects that focus on identifying and challenging...

Ten tips to avoid West Nile virus.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The following are ten tips to avoid mosquito bites and infection of West Nile virus from Dr. Kimberly Thompson, a specialist in risk analysis at the Harvard School of Public Health: 1. Make sure doors and windows have tight fitting screens....

Partnering with the community.(W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Youth-Directed Civic Action Innovation Fund )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has established the Youth-Directed Civic Action Innovation Fund to support young people, working in partnership with the community, in creating innovations that address public issues from a service-learning...

Free teaching tools.(moral education resources offered by organization Character Counts!)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Character Counts! offers several free online resources related to character and ethics, which are specifically designed for youth workers, including activity ideas, lesson plans, and guides. Go to www.charactercounts.org/ guides.

The well-being of minority children.(booklets Latino Children and African American Children Pocket Guides)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... KIDS Count's "Latino Children and African American Children Pocket Guides" provide important statistics regarding the economic, educational, and social wellbeing of minority children throughout the U.S. based on the 2000 Census. The guides...

After-school and summer youth programs.(compilation of research on their social impact )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Camp Fire USA has compiled a helpful two-page description of several research studies that reveal the positive impact young people enjoy after participating in after-school and summer youth programs. Distributed by the National Collaboration...

Camp Alvernia celebrates milestone.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Camp Alvernia in Centerport, New York, America's first and longest running Catholic summer camp, is celebrating its 115th anniversary this year. Founded by the Franciscan Brothers in 1888, the camp teaches environmental awareness while...

Ebbs--inspiring camp director.(Adele Statten Ebbs )(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Adele Statten Ebbs, the daughter of the late Taylor Statten, past president of the American Camping Association (ACA), passed away in June. She was an ACA member and frequent attendee at national conferences. Ebbs was a graduate of Brown P.S.,...

Grove--ACA Business Affiliate.(Steven Grove, American Camping Association business affiliate )(Obituary)
September 1, 2003... Steven Grove passed away recently. He was a Business Affiliate of the American Camping Association (ACA) and very active in the Boy Scouts of America in the Connecticut area. Grove had a strong interest in camp and conducted sessions on...

Lorenz--camp co-owner/director.(Mary Jane Lorenz, director of Gnaw Bone Camp )(Obituary)
September 1, 2003... Mary Jane Lorenz, widow of the late Fred Lorenz, passed away in July. She served as co-owner/director of Gnaw Bone Camp in Nashville, Indiana, which has been operated by her daughter, Alice, for the past several years. The Lorenz family has...

Merz--ACA section board member.(Richard Merz, American Camping Association member )(Obituary)
September 1, 2003... Richard Merz, an American Camping Association (ACA) Illinois Section Board member and long-time member of ACA, died in June. His service to the camp field and ACA was exemplary. He served as standards chair, visitor, and standards instructor...

Moody--camp leader.(Mel Moody, former American Camping Association board member )(Obituary)
September 1, 2003... Mel Moody, former American Camping Association (ACA) Board member and visionary camp leader, passed away this past summer. His many accomplishments and leadership titles include: a doctor of divinity degree and a Distinguished Service Award...

Peck--associate member of ACA.(Lynda D. Peck, American Camping Association member )(Obituary)
September 1, 2003... Lynda D. Peck, an Associate Member of the American Camping Association (ACA) and a ropes instructor for many years, died recently. She was an active and dedicated member of ACA for nearly ten years.

Sobel--camp founder.(Gertrude Sobel, founder of Winaukee Island Camp)(Obituary)
September 1, 2003... Gertrude Sobel, widow of Jesse Sobel, passed away in April. She was cofounder, along with Jesse Sobel, of Winaukee Island Camp in Center Harbor, New Hampshire. The camp was established in 1920.

Trupin--camp leader.(Milton Trupin, camp founder )(Obituary)
September 1, 2003... Milton Trupin died recently. He was the founder of Camp Trupin in Connecticut and former president of the Association of Private Camps in New York, which is now known as the Association of Independent Camps (AIC).

Bridges to powerful communities: American Camping Association National Conference February 24-27 2004.
September 1, 2003... You don't Want to Miss... Bridges to Powerful Communities! Camp is a powerful bridge... connecting participants with themselves, each other, and the broader world around us. We're delighted to extend a warm invitation to join us in San...

Theme esteem.(slogans in camp advertising and marketing )
September 1, 2003... Nearly every camp has a logo, yet many do not complete their identity by adding a complementary theme line. While some call these slogans or tag lines, the words "theme line" seem to impart a more specialized and more important role--and a...

Get ready for winter.
September 1, 2003... Every facility has, or should have, a checklist of items, issues, and procedures to get the property ready for winter. Many times, though, there are procedures which are not based on smart management, but on the seven deadly words, "That's the...

Evaluating a good season.
September 1, 2003... Several months after the ending of the 2002 camp season, a concerned camp director contacted me. As the director of a small nonprofit camp, he had received a bit of critical feedback from the board of directors on his general performance. The...

Rethinking character education: challenging the conventional wisdom about camp and kids: a substantial number of people believe that camps can do more than provide an opportunity to have fun: they can also promote children's social and moral growth.
September 1, 2003... This explains the growing interest among camp professionals in the movement known as character education. In its broad sense, that label refers to almost anything we might do to help kids become good people. To appreciate the value of this...

Crucial conversations: can make or break camp.(communication with camp employees, campers' parents and family members )
September 1, 2003... Every camp director has been there. In fact, if you're like most camp leaders, you're there right now. If asked, you could immediately name two or three people with whom you should have a crucial conversation about some topic, but you haven't....

How do I start a property records system?
September 1, 2003... Your site manager is away on a much-needed vacation. Can the substitute ranger find the warranty for the hot water heater that quit working? Or the shut-off valve for the supply line that feeds the building? Maybe it is time to enhance your...

Do as I do: the circle of parenting and socialization.(parental and social influences on child behavior)(managing, influencing child behavior at camp )
September 1, 2003... Big Questions Perhaps no question weighs more heavily on the minds of parents, teachers, and camp staff than "Will this child do what I ask?" Sadly, there is no magic formula for obedience. So, this question is perennial; its answer...

Sexual harassment at camp: reducing liability.
September 1, 2003... At its best, camp is a place for campers and staff to form connections and friendships that can last a lifetime. Although these visions of a cohesive camp community guide organizations seeking to create a safe space, the truth is that sexual...

Web streaming to promote camp: loading--connecting--show time! While the concept of streaming video on your Web site is intriguing, the reality remains very much in the future. Or does it?
September 1, 2003... Web streaming is today's novel promotional effort. A mixture of the novel and the familiar is important for your marketing plan. The traditional brochure and VHS copy of your promotional video are not replaced by the latest trend. Those...

What happens to campers at camp?(social, health, psychological impact on children of attending camp )
September 1, 2003... Youth attend camp for a variety of reasons, and research suggests that camp participation impacts youth in multiple ways by enhancing affective (self-esteem and self-concept), cognitive (knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes), behavioral...

Professional development calendar.(Calendar)
September 1, 2003... CENTRAL Introduction to Adventure Programming Date September 11-14, 2003 Location Camp Manito-wish YMCA Boulder Junction, WI Contact Mark Zanoni 715-385-7804 Dynamic and comprehensive introduction to adventure...

Questions from the field.(background checks for camp employees )
September 1, 2003... I spoke to several camp directors this past summer who were uncertain about how criminal background checks fit into their employment practices. After many good discussions, I concluded that there might be other camp professionals with similar...

The secret of honor camp: "we're going to see Mickey Mouse." That was the story told to campers and staff by Pfeifer Camp's Executive Director Sanford Tollette for over a decade.(Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp's Honor Camp program )
September 1, 2003... "Where are we going for Honor Camp?" always got the Mickey Mouse answer. New campers usually fell for it; seasoned campers and staff knew better but always held back a little hope. Some parents fall for it when their children greet them...