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Answering the Why?
Baseball. It seems like a simple game. Throw the ball. Hit the ball. Catch the ball. Repeat as often as necessary. The team that scores the most runs wins. But, try and teach this “easy” sport to a bunch of … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Issues, May/Jun 08
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Swimming Pool Filtration
When beginning any course on filtration, my first question to the class is, “Have you ever walked up to a pool and it looked as if diamonds were jumping off the water?” This imagery of sparkling water is the result … Continue reading
Posted in Aquatics, Camp Business, Issues, May/Jun 08
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Weighing The Options
The annual operating cost for a typical outdoor 25-meter x 50-meter pool–including water, power, heating and pool chemicals–is about $256,000. The largest expense is natural gas at $184,400 (72 percent of total cost). Electricity is next at $40,800 (16 percent), … Continue reading
Posted in Aquatics, Camp Business, Issues, May/Jun 08
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Medical Matters
Most parents, when they leave their children at a camp facility, have certain expectations that often go unsaid. Will my child be properly supervised? Will he or she be protected from bullying? Will my camper be safe from outside forces … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Facilities + Grounds, Issues, May/Jun 08
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A Basket Full of Ideas
Every month, I compile an e-newsletter and invite camp directors to submit information to be included in the publication. It’s seen as an honor for their ideas to be used, so I thought I would share some programming tips with … Continue reading