May—Youth Camps/ Camp Meetings

Making the Most of Youth Camps and Camp Meetings
By Karnik Doukmetzian

As the warm spring sun mixes with the rain showers, and as flowers begin blooming, and birds begin chirping, our minds turn from the cold of winter to thoughts of summer—vacations, the beach, school breaks, yard work, ball games, and more. For some of us, however, our focus shifts from the confines of the office to summer camps and to camp meeting.
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Youth Camp Water Safety
By Terry Rawson
Every summer more than five million youngsters go to camp searching for adventure, fun, and new experiences. And each summer, thousands of camp directors and staff accept the challenge to provide these learning experiences and assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of their campers.

Camping can be a great experience for campers as well as staff members. But safety should be the primary objective of any camp program. Every attempt must be made to reduce the possibility of accidents. In order to ensure a safe camp environment, potential problems must be identified and plans must be developed to manage them.
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Reaching a Higher Level of Camp Safety
By John J. Dougan
We all desire to have a healthy, safe camp program, whether we operate for a couple of weeks, the whole summer, or all year long. Having that desire and actually accomplishing that goal, however, are two different things. What knowledge is needed to make each camp program safer? What actions can the conference, the camp director, and/or camp manager take to reach a higher level of safety for campers and staff? Let’s take a look at some points that will lead us closer to that goal. Full article

A Temporary Event with Lasting Results
By Gary Hile What comes to mind when you hear the word temporary? Maybe you wistfully recall your money’s brief stint in your bank account or your wallet. Perhaps you contemplate the fleeting nature of our time here on earth... Now, what comes to mind when temporary is discussed within the context of safety? If you immediately think of camp meeting, you’re on the right track. Camp meetings are among the most temporary, yet wonderful, activities the Seventh-day Adventist Church organizes every summer. Proper planning for these meetings is crucial.
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Risky Business Cartoon
By John J. Dougan

"You know, I still haven't seen a copy of your climbing certification. Where did you say you got your training?"