Category Archives: Technology + Marketing

Nix Nurses At The Med Center

Posted on March 6, 2013
Consider training some of your camp staff as emergency medical technicians. Photo Courtesy Of Dr. Craig Jacobus

Camp nurses are one of the most challenging summer positions to fill. Nurses are highly qualified, and they may have a difficult time asking for even a week off from their regular commitment to work a lower-paying or volunteer job … Continue reading →

Posted in Camp Business, Departments, Issues, March/April 2013, Technology + Marketing | 1 Comment

Access To Programs

Posted on January 7, 2013
You can help a child and his family determine if your camp is the best one for him. © Can Stock Photo Inc./lisafx

Since Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)[i], with some exceptions[ii], generally requires integrated access to programs for individuals with disabilities, camps and other outdoor programs have faced several challenges. Importantly, campers seeking access may or may not … Continue reading →

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Rest Insured

Posted on November 7, 2012
The right insurance means longevity for your camp. © Can Stock Photo Inc./igordutina

The role of insurance is vital to your camp’s overall risk management plan because it provides the resource needed to fund the losses a camp may incur. This article offers insights and tips in understanding the role insurance plays, selecting … Continue reading →

Posted in Camp Business, Departments, Issues, Nov/Dec 2012, Technology + Marketing | Leave a comment

It’s More Than Just Words On A Shirt

Posted on September 11, 2012
A T-shirt makes a great camp souvenir! Photo courtesy of CustomInk

It’s the first day of camp: SUVs and minivans are pulling onto the grounds, and parents are hastily unloading children and luggage. While some campers are excited to return and visit with old pals, others are more hesitant about spending … Continue reading →

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The Fight For Innocence

Posted on July 16, 2012

In 1993, I was a young risk-management professional presenting my first child sexual-abuse seminar to a youth organization in theMidwest. The content of the talk was based on the insurance industry’s examination of claims experience, combined with its interpretation of … Continue reading →

Posted in Camp Business, Departments, Issues, Jul/Aug 2012, Technology + Marketing | Leave a comment