Category Archives: Nov/Dec 06

The Picking Pile

Posted on November 13, 2006

There I sat, comfortably settled into the black cushions of the backless, overstuffed sofa in the children’s section of our spanking-new Border’s bookstore. As usual, I was trying to accomplish two things at once–keep my promise to my youngest daughter, … Continue reading →

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Choosing A Challenge Course Vendor

Posted on November 13, 2006

Related Article: Camp Facilities Development – Another Viewpoint Here are some questions the folks at the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) suggest you ask prospective challenge course vendors: 1. Is the vendor insured for general liability and for completed … Continue reading →

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Camp Facilities Development – Another Viewpoint

Posted on November 13, 2006

Editor’s Note: Sylvia Dresser, executive director of the Association for Challenge Course Technology and long-time experiential educator, contacted us after reading a story we published on page 22 of the July issue of Camp Business which posed the question: “Is … Continue reading →

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Community Exchange Programs

Posted on November 13, 2006

If you ask some of our campers how they earned their spot at camp this year, they might say they tried their best to “be good” during the year. Eleven-year-old Taylor Bowling would say, “I prepared and served three needy … Continue reading →

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Doesn’t Everyone Love Camp?

Posted on November 13, 2006

When it comes to raising children, controversy abounds. Should toddlers watch TV? Is it better to spank or use time-out? Public school or private? Day camp or residential? All of these issues are personal. Personal decisions. Personal values. Perfectly understandable. … Continue reading →

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