Category Archives: Blast From The Past

Prepare Staff For The Worst

Posted on May 2, 2011

Is your camp staff prepared for what it will really encounter during a major incident? Do the members know how long it actually takes emergency crews to arrive on the scene? Have you prepared the facility? Build awareness, knowledge and … Continue reading →

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Buddy Up!

Posted on February 28, 2011

While visiting many camps, the most dangerous thing I witness repeatedly is lifeguards and waterfront directors who have no idea how or why they do buddy checks, and what they are supposed to be looking for. It almost always goes … Continue reading →

Posted in Aquatics, Blast From The Past, Camp Business, Columns & Features, Departments, Gary Forster, Issues, Mar/Apr 2011, Writers | 2 Comments

Operation Purple Camp

Posted on January 4, 2011

This fall, millions of American children returned to school after a carefree summer break with family. Each year, the National Military Family Association sends children separated from their deployed parents to camp for a different type of break–one from the … Continue reading →

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Pioneer And Frontier Games

Posted on October 29, 2010

Looking to entertain campers on a budget? Try these activities that are sure to please both the wallet and the pickiest camper: Ring-To-Jug Toss With five wooden cross-stitch-type rings, participants stand 5 feet away and toss the rings one at … Continue reading →

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Team Building

Posted on March 17, 2009

Throughout the season, camp staff members progress through various levels of group development. These stages are both necessary and normal: –Forming –Storming –Norming –Performing –Transforming You can help your staff navigate each stage by exploring the following activities with them, … Continue reading →

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