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Cain, Jim – Camping Magazine, 2002
Camp dance programs should be sequenced to maximize campers' comfort levels and create an atmosphere of fun and involvement. Begin with general musical activities that don't involve dancing, such as name that tune. Progress to dances that don't require partners--line dancing, step dancing, and the limbo. Then introduce partnered dancing, using…
Descriptors: Camping, Dance, Evening Programs, Informal Education
Skier, Henry M.; Milone, Michael N. – Camping Magazine, 1988
Lists steps to increase camp safety, including learning regulations, having written policies, maintaining records, providing staff training, and providing supervision for activities. Also mentions maintaining equipment during camp and during the off-season, understanding types of risks, learning about insurance, and rewarding safety. (SKW)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Camping, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Maintenance
Borbas, Clifford – Camping Magazine, 1989
Describes system to help camp administrators assure that hired trip leaders maintain high standards. Details suggestions including: written procedures regarding trip conduct; cultivating sense of responsibility within leaders for trips; using lists to plan trips; and using trip logs. Includes 12 steps for successful trip camping program. (TES)
Descriptors: Camping, Employee Responsibility, Guidelines, Leadership Training
Kramer, Joyce – Camping Magazine, 1991
Describes value and instruction of vaulting, gymnastics on horseback, in residential camp environment. Emphasizes safety practices concerning ring preparation, warming up, and horse selection and training. Describes vaulter equipment, learning process, programs, and games. Defines 13 vaulting terms. (TES)
Descriptors: Games, Gymnastics, Horseback Riding, Horses