“While there are many different to write a business plan, camps should consider including these parts: Cover Sheet Executive Summary Introduction Program Staffing Operations, Facilities, and Equipment Marketing Financial Risk Management Appendices” For the full article see http://www.acacamps.org/campmag/1503/developing-business-plan-camp From … Continue reading
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“At Blue Star, as at many camps, we care passionately about healing the planet. As third generation owners/directors, we are humbled and honored to continue and deepen the long tradition of social justice that breathes at the core of our … Continue reading
Checkout the latest postings by clicking on “jobs” in the navigation bar (web site) – or clicking http://callippe.com/blog/?page_id=3653 Or do you have an opening? Post a FREE classified ad for 30 days. Click and submit online http://callippe.com/blog/?page_id=3653 Camp Ranger NY … Continue reading
Your site and facilities are the backbone to your organization. So do you think of them as MAINTENANCE (things that need to be fixed) or as an ASSET (benefit, strength, blessing, market advantage). How do you personally think about site … Continue reading
As your organization thrives and grows, we see Lodgepole® as your trusted partner on that successful journey. You are invited to stop by to experience a demo of Lodgepole in NY or TX. See you at the: CAMPference, TX March … Continue reading
We all have our favorite snow shovel. Or maybe we have a snow shovel that’s been around for a while, and it is “good enough.” What makes a great snow shovel? Here are some ideas (hint: ergonomics, snow task, preference): … Continue reading
Here are two great Web sites to show how much snowfall different regions received. #1 CoCoRaHS. You can see the entire country, click on a province/state, or for US-click on a county/parish. You can also see the precipitation levels as … Continue reading
What do you call ten Arctic hares hopping backwards through the snow together? A: A receding hare line. What kind of coffee were they serving when the Titanic hit an iceberg? A: Sanka! What do snowmen eat for breakfast? A: … Continue reading
“As the sun burned into the orange hardwoods last Labor Day, the other volunteers and I sat on the Camp Wakonda Trading Post steps under a new shade roof admiring the new stone retaining wall, climbing platform, and security fence, … Continue reading
Checkout the latest postings by clicking on “jobs” in the navigation bar (web site) – or clicking http://callippe.com/blog/?page_id=3653 Or do you have an opening? Post a FREE classified ad for 30 days. Click and submit online http://callippe.com/blog/?page_id=3653 Caretakers (OR) Maintenance … Continue reading
“Warm or Cool? The general “feel” of a room is partly determined by the floor. Concrete floors can have a cool feel–literally and figuratively. When bare feet touch these stone-like surfaces, they usually feel cool. Carpet is warmer…” Four options … Continue reading
You are invited to stop by in New Orleans booth 1206! See a sneak preview of the next version of Lodgepole. Or experience a demo of Lodgepole at the ACA National Conference. Or just stop by to say hello. Wednesday … Continue reading
The life expectancy of a metal roof is typically, 20-60 years, depending on manufacturer and materials. “The research study concluded that the expected service life of an unpainted 55% Al-Zn coated steel standing seam roof constructed today in a wide … Continue reading
When is the last time you evaluated your lightning protection system? There are several free resources available about lightning protection, finding installers, education, etc. from the nonprofit, Lightning Protection Institute. lightning protection and how to approach lightning protection for different … Continue reading
A light fixture can quickly outdate your facility. (could your light fixture be seen in the 1970s Brady Bunch TV show?) A new fixture can quickly update your facility. Take a minute. Step back and look around at your light … Continue reading