Category Archives: Mar/Apr 2012

Just Past The Front Doors

Posted on March 1, 2012
A view of Lauren's WellHouse.

When faced with the need for a larger medical facility to accommodate the population served by Camp Barnabas, Cyndy Teas knew the camp had to construct more than a building; the camp needed to construct a partnership with the community. … Continue reading →

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Proactive Maintenance

Posted on March 1, 2012

Many bad puns have been made about the importance of good lighting in a camp’s sports facilities. They include not being in the dark, getting turned on to the knowledge of superior facilities, having the power to make a change, … Continue reading →

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“SCOPE-ing” Out New Partners

Posted on March 1, 2012

As a summer-camp professional, you know the difference that camp can make in a child’s life. You see it every year as you watch campers take on new challenges, make new friends and learn a lifetime of lessons in just … Continue reading →

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This-N-That

Posted on March 1, 2012

Life Jackets For Kids (S 2075) Bill Gaining Ground Senate 36-0, approved and sent to the House a bill requiring all children’s camps’ lakes and other swimming areas, except swimming and wading pools, to have one life jacket for each … Continue reading →

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Kids’ Big Fears, Part II

Posted on March 1, 2012

The catch in the woman’s voice and the emotional tone of her phone call suggested something terrible had happened. She told me that her sister–the mom of one of our campers–had died. Most children have a normal yet profound fear … Continue reading →

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