Category Archives: Dec 04

S.O.S. for Camp Directors

Posted on December 14, 2005

Camp Manager Check List:  Decide on the type of training specific to your camp population.  Offer the course before camp begins for optimal retention of procedures.  Practice emergency action plan.  Keep course completion cards on file. … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Survivor

Posted on December 14, 2004

Traditional Programs “It’s time to vote,” “You’re fired!” “Will you accept this rose?” are phrases that have become a big part of our recent television and pop culture. How do camps turn these themes into programming that helps us to … Continue reading →

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Seven Steps to Security

Posted on December 14, 2004

Years ago I had the pleasure of working for Rev. Richard Chamberlain, Director of Camp Merrowvista (an American Youth Foundation Camp) in Ossipee, N.H. One of my early values in camp management came from Dick (a former President of the … Continue reading →

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Adapting to Needs

Posted on December 14, 2004

CAMP SNAPSHOT The Texas Lions Camp Kerrville, TX www.lionscamp.com Sessions: Nine one-week summer sessions Cost: No charge for physical disabled or diabetic children Age: 7-16 years Nestled deep in the south-central hilly part of the Lone Star State, and only … Continue reading →

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Making Fitness Fun

Posted on December 14, 2004

Here are few ideas to get children more involved and keep their attention in a fitness program… • Have campers burn a music workout CD. • Set up a circuit training system with alternate activities between each strength training exercise. … Continue reading →

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