At Lake Yale, each of the cabins looked alike, with the same paint color, building size, and layout. This made the camp look institutional, which was far from the atmosphere the camp was trying to create. For about $200, the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Facilities
Bobrick Washroom Equipment has completed production of its new “Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms,” referencing the 2010 American with Disabilities (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design and the ICC A117.1-2009 Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. The guide incorporates … Continue reading
Below are the published articles for September/October 2012 relating to site and facilities. Building Principles: Play Ball! By Rick Stryker, PE. ACA Camping Magazine. September/October 2012. “One amenity you’ll find on just about every camp, regardless of its overall focus or theme, … Continue reading
A new kind of roof-and-attic system field-tested at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory keeps homes cool in summer and prevents heat loss in winter, a multi-seasonal efficiency uncommon in roof and attic design. The system improves efficiency … Continue reading
As your camp (or conference center) prepares for winter shutdown — or a slower place — it’s a good time to tackle repair and remodeling tasks. The feature article includes interviews with Wynne Whyman (Lodgepole by Callippe Solutions), Jody Oates … Continue reading
It takes 50-66 tons of paint, a 25 member crew, and 18 months to paint the Eiffel tower every 7 years. From this statement, there are four important take-aways. There is a regular schedule. There are records to know how … Continue reading
How are you using solar at your property? See how many of these you can check off. Solar light. Signs, floodlights, etc. Solar light for pathway lighting. Solar panel to collect electricity for hot water, composting toilet system, lights, etc. … Continue reading
Bugs are on the rise because of increased temperatures. Here’s one article published today. Rice, Doyle. “Bugs like it hot: Record heat kicks insects into high gear.” USA TODAY July 24, 2012 So what’s your pest management plan? There are … Continue reading
A property manager needs to analyze costs over time to gain meaning, observe trends, and to prepare realistic budgets. The information prepared can be insightful for owners, board members, departmental work, and interpretation for users. Below are two examples. Graph … Continue reading
Camp Design: Master Planning Basics is a book that fulfills a long-standing need in the outdoor property industry. While geared towards camps, the majority of the book is applicable to other outdoor properties. Whether you are about to undertake a … Continue reading
Yes it is possible to have better acoustics in your dining hall! Read this great article to tell you how to do it: The Art and Science of Dining Hall Acoustics – Would you go back to a restaurant where … Continue reading
Here’s a way to create a great atmosphere at your otherwise standard pavilion or group picnic shelter. At the Greenland Open Space, their group picnic shelter has a store front on one side and part of two other sides. The … Continue reading
People know that preventive maintenance (PM) is important. However, people have different reasons for why PM is important. During my workshop last December at the National CCCA conference in North Carolina, we did informal survey. Participants voted on a list*, … Continue reading
(click on images for larger version). Here’s a great idea I picked up when I was at the CAMPference last spring in Texas. The conference was at Inn of the Hills in Kerrville, and their rooms were in the process … Continue reading
Free webinar May 23, 2012 (2:00-3:30 PM eastern) Presented by The Redwoods Group Wynne is a panelist Camp Facility Safety: How Safe Property Enhances the Camp Experience In order to have camp, we need our camps to be safe … Continue reading