“Protecting your camp property during the off-season can be a real challenge. In the fall of 2012, Markel’s camp and youth recreation clients reported a variety of claims involving theft and vandalism. There are various strategies that camps can use … Continue reading
Category Archives: Facilities
“Would you like to initiate major donations for facility improvements before the next capital campaign even begins? It’s as easy as extending an invitation to potential major donors to take part in a two-day event at the camp! If this … Continue reading
“Buildings and structures, like the canopy tower, tree houses, and floating classroom at Islandwood that appear to be the camp equivalent of Magic Mountain, have a secret identity as learning tools that challenge students, spark imaginations, and change perspectives. Just … Continue reading
Here are some clever ideas for pavilions: 1) counters around the sides, 2) electrical outlets for crock pots and other items, 3) LED overhead lights in ceilings to extend the daylight, and 4) picnic tables that are accessible. Click on … Continue reading
Maintenance of accessible features is a requirement to ensure ADA compliance. To help pool facility owners properly maintain their lifts, S.R. Smith has launched a comprehensive library of troubleshooting videos.(from Recreation Management Magazine) http://www.srsmith.com/en/customer-service/lift-troubleshooting/ … Continue reading
The people inside your building play a critical role in how energy is used. After all, plug loads typically account for 30 percent of a building’s energy use. Their actions also impact how your systems run, especially if they do … Continue reading
Have you seen a solar-powered picnic table? At Mt. Hood Community College, three tables have been purchased. Check out these two websites for more information on how they work, how many recycled milk cartons were used in the manufacturing process, … Continue reading
(Fill in the blank) By increasing indoor temperature from 70ºF to 74ºF when air conditioning is working, there is an approximate energy savings of __%. a. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 20 This is a sample test question from … Continue reading
“It’s in the can. a high quality coat of spray paint can renew old pieces of furniture and spruce up a dated finish. Here’s how. Unify. Want to create a whimsical option for your dining or game area? … “Not … Continue reading
When was the last time you looked up at your ceiling fans? Periodically, it’s important to determine if they are wobbling and if the fans are circulating in the proper direction for the summer. If a fan is wobbling, it … Continue reading
Often, participants are bringing their own water bottles and filling them on site. Is it easy for them to fill their bottles? In a recently modeled building, the Warren Willis Camp, installed regular drinking fountains with a second spigot to … Continue reading
“Like many camps, Miracle Ranch was faced with a dilemma–what to do about cabins that still had life in them but whose exteriors any looked tired and worn. Vice President of CRISTA Camps Doug Chase solved the problem by bringing … Continue reading
Take a look at your trail signs, web site, marketing materials, and the signs in your parking lot. Is the language “Handicapped Bathrooms” or “Bathrooms accessible to people with disabilities”? “Handicapped Parking” or “Accessible Parking”? The latter is preferred in … Continue reading
If you haven’t already taken a spring walk-through, now is a great time while you prepare for summertime programs and events. Rather than just focusing on the details of a specific maintenance task, a walk-through is a time to step … Continue reading
Need diagrams to show the dimensions of different ADA regulations? It’s probably best to go straight to the source–the 2010 ADA standards. Since it’s a pdf file, you can easily search for “figure.” http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAStandards_prt.pdf There are lots of other resources … Continue reading