Category Archives: Jul/Aug 2011

Living Smarter

Posted on July 5, 2011

The manager at the restaurant I worked at through college offered me some extra hours one weekend. “Come in around 5 a.m., and we’ll clean out the walk-in refrigerators and coolers. I’ll give you $50 if you give me four … Continue reading →

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From Good To Great

Posted on July 5, 2011

What is the difference between a good facilitator and a great facilitator? Whether on a zip line, in team-building initiatives, throughout a high-ropes course or at a climbing wall, dedicated facilitators are needed to manage the risk and enjoyment of … Continue reading →

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Playground Compliance

Posted on July 5, 2011

Swings, sandboxes and slides — once upon a time, these were the usual suspects in playgrounds everywhere. In fact, without them, it wasn’t really considered a playground. But times have changed. Today’s playgrounds are expected to be accessible and safe, … Continue reading →

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Building A Case

Posted on July 5, 2011

In the early 1980s, while I was a manager of a Christian camp in Illinois, I heard of a new program called a “low-ropes” course. I didn’t have any experience in “challenge-type” activities, but the concept sounded interesting. I searched … Continue reading →

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A Mixed Bag

Posted on July 5, 2011

Located in the ski resort town of Mammoth Lakes, Calif., The Station has as its goal to change lives through action sports. But the activities provided — snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, rock climbing and mountain biking — aren’t those one might … Continue reading →

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