Below are the published articles for May/June 2012 relating to site and facilities.

“Building Principles: ‘That’s Not MY Job . . .’ “ by Rick Stryker, PE. Camping Magazine, May/June 2012. pp. 10-11.

“Camp leaders can do much to bridge the gaps that develop between cabin counselors, program specialists, and support staff by encouraging — even requiring — that everyone take ownership of the whole camp experience, whether tending to lost campers or caring for the property. Nobody with a conscience would ignore a distressed swimmer, so why would care for the facility be any different?…”

“Laying the Groundwork: formulating a maintenance plan that delivers tip-top fields for the summer.” By Mary Helen Sprecher. Camp Business, May/June 2012. pp. 19. Available by subscription.

“..getting a camp’s sports facilities ready for the coming year shouldn’t be much different from spring cleaning…if your sports facilities are natural turf and have gone unused (or perhaps underused) since last summer, it’s time to…”

“Optimizing Your Facilities: Ensure Your Facility Design Meets All Guest Groups’ Needs.” By Howard Deardorff. CCCA InSite Magazine. May/June 2012. pp. 24-25. Available by subscription.

“…Many camps and conference centers may have a primary focus on a specific (often young) set of guests in the summer, and during the rest of the year serve a more diverse clientele…”