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Category Archives: Jul/Aug 2011
The Nuts And Bolts Of A Challenge Course
Swages, fish plates, thimble-eye bolts and double-coil lock-washers — these words probably don’t mean much to those who are unfamiliar with challenge courses. For those who do have a challenge course on their camp grounds and are still unfamiliar with … Continue reading
Staying Relevant
Among the most difficult leadership transitions is that from camper to staff member. Indeed, challenges facing new leaders include: • Impulsivity • Inexperience • Immaturity • Guidance and discipline of campers who are nearly the same age. Of course, young … Continue reading
This-N-That
Camp Business welcomes the following members to our Insider program: Camp Echo Evanston, Ill. Camp Manitou New York, N.Y. Canadian Adventure Camp Thronhill, Ontario Camp Warwa Darwell, Alberta Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast, Fla. Sarasota, Fla. International Sports Training Camp Stroudsburg, … Continue reading
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Lifeguard Adventure Challenge
Training lifeguards is a responsibility not to be taken lightly. Following the same training procedures year in and year out as outlined by a certification body can be difficult, but there is another effective and responsible way to train staff … Continue reading
Posted in Aquatics, Camp Business, Departments, Issues, Jul/Aug 2011
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The Fear Factor
This issue blows me away. Literally. I’ve just read it cover to cover and have made note of several ideas I want to implement with my son’s baseball team. Now, I know these two things are not normally linked, but … Continue reading