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Contingency Planning - The Art of Developing Plan B
January 1, 2003
Tom Peters, the author and business management guru, suggested several years ago we should thrive on chaos, but most people and businesses don't. Most of us would like to have...
Case Studies from the 2015 Crisis Hotline Annual Review
November 2, 2015
Each year, the Camp Crisis Hotline Team identifies a select number of case studies for a more in-depth look, and to serve as examples for other camps to use in staff training and...
ACA Camp Crisis Hotline Annual Review 2015
November 2, 2015
The American Camp Association (ACA) just completed our thirtieth year offering confidential crisis support to camps through the Camp Crisis Hotline! Since 1985, ACA has been...
Computer Network Security — Evolving Risks
March 1, 2012
According to some experts, 2012 could be the worst year ever for computer network security breaches. In 2011, major companies were victims of massive computer network security...
How Culture-sensitive Are Your Camp Health Services?
November 1, 2015
Campers and staff come from a variety of backgrounds. An urban-savvy camper becomes the bunkmate to a youth raised on a rural farm; two girls — one from a small mountain village...
The Crisis Communications Handbook Templates and Sample Forms and Letters
Tue, 10/13/2015 - 14:43
Take control of a crisis at your camp with a proven communications system. Take Control: Be prepared for nearly any camp crisis with a strong, comprehensive communications system...
ACA Camp Crisis Hotline Annual Review 2014
October 3, 2014
These are just some of the actual calls received this year by the American Camp Association (ACA) Camp Crisis Hotline. Since 1985, ACA has been providing crisis support to camps...
Pool and Spa Safety - Federal Laws Applicable to Camps
October 11, 2015
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (VGB) promotes the safe use of pools, spas and hot tubs. The act imposes mandatory...
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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