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It's not that easy, being green …
Almost forty years ago (!), a certain celebrity frog first sang a melancholy tune bemoaning being overlooked because he shared his color with so...
Camping Magazine, 11/01/07 by Rick Stryker · More from publication -
"The Sky is Falling!"—Mr. C. Little: building principles
There is a fable about a character named Chicken Little who is plunked on the head by an acorn falling from a branch above. Being prone to panic,...
Camping Magazine, 09/01/07 by Rick Stryker · More from publication -
Taking another "pass" at camp roads: building principles
Several years ago (March/April 2003), Building Principles took a broad look at camp roads. Recently, we've had a number of calls about road issues...
Camping Magazine, 07/01/07 by Rick Stryker · More from publication -
Some like it hot—the rest of the story: building principles
In October of 2005, "Building Principles" looked at a budding project to replace the hot water heating system in a camp kitchen. Way back then, I...
Camping Magazine, 05/01/07 by Rick Stryker · More from publication -
Spring has sprung! Building principles
Depending on where you are and when this issue arrives at your desk, the snow may be thinning or even gone altogether, and it's time to get...
Camping Magazine, 03/01/07 by Rick Stryker · More from publication -
Disaster response and recovery: is your camp prepared? Risk management
Fortunately the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season didn't meet the forecasters' predictions. The mild weather pattern was a welcome relief to those at...
Camping Magazine, 03/01/07 by Rick Stryker · More from publication -
The elephant in the living room: building principles
By itself, this month's metaphoric title may already have caused some readers to turn the page because it suggests that the facility guy is on a...
Camping Magazine, 01/01/07 by Rick Stryker · More from publication -
Land development at camp facilities
Enrollment is down! Survey cards say that the (fill in the blank with the name of your most used, oldest building) is awful! We need a new...
Camping Magazine, 11/01/06 by Rick Stryker · More from publication -
Turn, turn, turn: to everything there is a season: building principles
I remember like it was yesterday. A white collar professional was attending a large camp conference and announced that he was changing careers to...
Camping Magazine, 09/01/06 by Rick Stryker · More from publication -
Consulting agreements: what exactly are you paying for?
In order for camp professionals to maintain their focus on their organization's mission, consultants are playing an increasingly important role in...
Camping Magazine, 05/01/06 by Rick Stryker · More from publication
