Save the Date: 2019 Camp Food Service & Maintenance Conference March 5-7, 2019 at YMCA Camp Chingachgook on Lake George, NY The Camp Food Service & Maintenance Conference was such a great success last year and we look forward to … Continue reading
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If you’re not learning you’re standing still. So what’s the best way to learn new subjects and identify gaps in our existing knowledge? There are four simple steps to the Feynman Technique, https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-feynman-technique-the-best-way-to-learn-anything … Continue reading
Is your definition of safety too narrow? How do you enhance safety? Below are some ideas of what you can discuss with your team, administration, committee, board, etc.: After reading the article “Hitting the Nail on the Head: Prioritizing Safety … Continue reading
Save the Date: 2019 Camp Food Service & Maintenance Conference March 5-7, 2019 at YMCA Camp Chingachgook on Lake George, NY We hope you all had an incredible summer season! Now that this busier time is behind us, we wanted … Continue reading
“The five-hour rule was coined by Michael Simmons, founder of Empact. The concept is wonderfully simple: No matter how busy successful people are, they always “set aside at least an hour a day (or five hours a week) over their entire career … Continue reading
The toilet clogs, the mice “overwintered”, the kitchen refrigerator isn’t cooling properly. The list never stops. What is the attitude your staff has towards these occurrences? “There’s always something…” “things are always breaking…” “can’t get ahead” “it’s just normal” But … Continue reading
There’s nothing like a new tool. The feel in your hand. High performance. But over time, how do you keep your tools in tip-top shape? Below are some ideas of what you can discuss with your team, administration, committee, … Continue reading
Whether you’re chatting with a guest on your property, a visitor, or a colleague, here are some ideas to get the conversation started “I remember early in my career, one of my biggest fears walking into a networking event to … Continue reading
It’s a New Year…Now might be a good time to review… People who are in the maintenance and construction-related professions often have a higher risk of workplace injuries. Thus is it important to address and continually monitor issues and concerns. … Continue reading
Hopefully your camp or center’s electrical work is done by qualified, knowledgeable individuals (and none of their work could show up in the EC&M code violation photos). National Electrical Code: What’s Wrong Here? The Best of the Worst: 2017’s Most … Continue reading
2018 North American Camp Food Service & Maintenance Conference March 27-29, 2018 at YMCA Camp Chingachgook The Food Service & Maintenance Conferences have long been staples of the Adirondack Training Institute’s offerings and we are excited to announce an update … Continue reading
You are invited to stop by booth #324! See a sneak preview of the next version of Lodgepole (new features, new modules, monthly plans, cloud). Or experience a demo of Lodgepole. Or just stop by to say hello. Tues-Dec 5. … Continue reading
“Fix Things” “Supervise” “Organize volunteers” “Plan” “Clean” But how does your answer directly tie into your mission? How does your answer tie into the team that you work with? For another perspective read the article below and discuss the question … Continue reading
Everyone works hard to have their facilities clean for different campers and guests. But is your level of custodial cleanliness what you wish? Is that level by happenstance, or by intention? Below are some ideas of what you can discuss … Continue reading
Do you know what the photo is? Here’s a way you can have some fun and also educate your staff. Take photos of unique things at your site by walking around your buildings as well as different places outside. Post … Continue reading