https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/20-20-toolbox-profit-goes-green-501c3
20/20 Toolbox: A For Profit Goes Green with a 501(c)(3)“I have a new idea for a program!” This is a statement my wife hears from me on a regular basis. We have owned our own private day camp, Triple C Camp, since 1999. We serve children and youth in...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/building-principles-old-glory
Building Principles: On Old GloryMorning flag raising ceremonies have been camp routine staples probably as long as there have been camps. It seems, though, that there is much confusion over how to properly display and care for the...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/risk-management-health-center-log-rich-source-risk-management-data
Risk Management: The Health Center Log — Rich Source of Risk Management DataAs camp professionals become more effective risk managers, the need to periodically review camper and staff injury and illness events is a given. One of the best sources of this information is a...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/trenches-camper-behavior-growth-without-shame
In the Trenches: Camper Behavior — Growth without ShameDuring the summer, I have many opportunities to see and discuss camper behavior at the several camps I visit during the season. It never ceases to amaze me how quickly even some well-educated,...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/place-share-conservation-easement-solution-green-river-preserve
A Place to Share: Conservation Easement — A Solution for Green River PreserveThe story of the summer camp called Green River Preserve and its conservation easement actually starts with my father’s service in WWII. Dad fought in the infantry in both Africa and Europe. He was...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/trenches-plugged-or-unplugged-benefits-each-camp
In the Trenches: Plugged or Unplugged — The Benefits of Each at CampI just got off the phone with the very thoughtful and reflective Jamie Cole, one of the owner/directors of Camp Robin Hood in Freedom, New Hampshire. She wanted to know my thoughts about a new policy...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/building-principles-primer-pumps
Building Principles: A “Primer” on PumpsThis month, we’re going to address where pumps work for you at camp, matching the equipment to the application, and some simple troubleshooting steps to get the most out of your pumps. Pumps move all...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/risk-management-perceptions-perspectives-2012
Risk Management: Perceptions and Perspectives 2012Change is inevitable and everywhere. As we know, this is both good and not so good news. It’s good news for those of us who embrace change, revel in its benefits, and must employ the latest...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/locally-grown-how-ttt-society-changes-lives-through-community-connection
Locally Grown: How the T.T.T. Society Changes Lives Through Community and ConnectionEven in today’s globalized world, many camps and youth-serving organizations still value local connections. While embracing technology to keep in touch with camp alumni or reach a broader audience,...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/asian-longhorned-beetle-threat-our-forests
Asian Longhorned Beetle: A Threat to Our ForestsFor most camp professionals, imagining a camp without trees would be hard to fathom. Especially since for the past century, you and other American Camp Association® (ACA) camp professionals have...