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Category Archives: May/Jun 09
The Well-Trained Staff
Welcome to the debut of Camp Business’s new column on staff training. Dr. Chris Thurber, one of the most sought-after camp consultants, responds to reader queries, and offers cutting-edge, turnkey content that contemporary camp directors can use right away to … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Departments, Dr. Chris Thurber, Issues, May/Jun 09, Writers
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Plumbing, Power Tools & Personal Growth
There’s far more to successful campground maintenance than keeping the playing fields mowed and the bathhouse pipes clear. If it were only that simple, a few turns of a screwdriver and proper pH level in the pool would be enough … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Facilities + Grounds, Issues, May/Jun 09
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Stop Flushing Money Down The Drain
Several years ago while we were running confirmation camp, we kept running out of water (the camp runs its own water system). I was stressed out trying to figure out what the problem was. Eventually I tracked down a leak … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Facilities + Grounds, Issues, May/Jun 09
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The Well-Trained Staff
Welcome to the debut of Camp Business’s new column on staff training. Dr. Chris Thurber, one of the most sought-after camp consultants, responds to reader queries, and offers cutting-edge, turnkey content that contemporary camp directors can use right away to … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Dr. Chris Thurber, Issues, May/Jun 09, Staff Training
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It’s Hammer Time
The last few weeks before camp opens are hectic for anyone working on maintenance and facility projects. What seemed like plenty of time in the fall has now become a mad dash to be ready for the first-session campers. Some … Continue reading
Posted in Camp Business, Facilities + Grounds, Gary Forster, Issues, May/Jun 09
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