Space is often taken for granted, but actually, space can be used to carry out the mission. How is space used to support your mission? What is the size of the rooms? Are rooms built for efficiency and activity? Or … Continue reading
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Many studies point to the broad benefits of nature. How do you articulate the benefits of nature at your property? Read the article and discuss how both urban nature and ‘natural’ nature can both be beneficial. “The (Pretty Much Totally) … Continue reading
How many thermometers do you have for your campers and guests? Here are some questions to consider: What size thermometers? Small, discrete temperature as part of the thermostat, or a large, circular thermometer that’s maybe 12 inches in diameter? Are … Continue reading
Every three years, ACA’s collects data about camp business in a survey. Below are the results for average site and facility related expenses. Here are some questions you might ask yourself, or discuss with your team: How does our current … Continue reading
Managing the site and facilities for an outdoor property takes money. Okay, lots of money. Here are some questions you might ask yourself, or discuss with your team: Why is it important to share or not share? What are the … Continue reading
Is your indoor and outdoor lighting by chance or is it by thoughtful design? Goldilocks wanted her porridge “just right.” Similarly, the lighting at your property needs to be “just right” in regards to: Safety (examples: too much outdoor lighting … Continue reading
In your flowerbeds, do you plant native or non-native plants? Or a combination? Why? Here’s a variety of thoughts for organizations in selecting plants and flowers: Non-natives to provide the beauty for guests A combination of natives and non-native plants … Continue reading
When facilities staff are performing their job (maintenance, repair, installation, etc.), what quality standard are they expected to meet? Done well? Close to perfect? Good enough? Are there different standards for different types of work, e.g., do some projects need … 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