When visiting camps our team members often notice ideas big and small that other camps might be interested in. Here we have assembled many examples so that everyone can learn from our visits.
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This update features all things Operations and Logistics
. Not every idea or example will be applicable to every camp, and we are always open to learning about new ideas to feature.
Other topics and future updates will be grouped by topic and will include:
Facilities, Signage, Staff (Training, Management, Lounges), Program Areas, Camper Areas & Care, and Dining.
NOTE: QR codes that would otherwise be scannable have been edited.
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AV Closet with everything need for presentations, movies, and music, that locks easily in the dining hall. Dongles and adapters included.
Herzl Camp
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When renting your site out or hosting groups who may be less familiar with the site, it is helpful to have an 'In Case of Emergency' sign with information as seen here. Most importantly, many people may not know the address to camp to direct emergency services.
GS Camp Lakota
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Map of Camp on the first building from the driveway for Emergency Personnel, if needed.
Camp Tel Noar
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A communications example from Camp Tel Noar. This 'daily daily' is circulated via whatsapp group and print outs at breakfast with key information that counselors need to know that day.
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Mail distribution system in the dining hall at Camp Louise
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Mail distribution and inbox for staff at Camp Louise. Labeling the back wall makes this much easier to read and see than small labels on the shelf front.
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Panic Button in key locations around Camp Mountain Chai that can trigger a central alarm system.
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Panic Button in key locations around Camp Mountain Chai that can trigger a central alarm system.
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An 'emergency response desk' - all ready to go for if/when an emergency arises at camp. The desk stores all the essentials for an Incident Command situation: Walkie Talkies, Vests, Chargers, Protocol Binders, and more.
Camp Tawonga
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An 'emergency response desk' - all ready to go for if/when an emergency arises at camp. The desk stores all the essentials for an Incident Command situation: Walkie Talkies, Vests, Chargers, Protocol Binders, and more.
Camp Tawonga
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There are several of these assistance posts across the site at Camp Solomon Schechter. They are used to triage and the calls go both to the office and maintenance shop via a two-way intercom system. They have a 360 degree camera on top of the post, and the posts also host the wifi for the site.
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An allergy box on the wall in common spaces (similar to the way an AED is mounted) - featuring the epipens that speak to you and tell you what to do. Camp Wise
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An allergy box on the wall in common spaces (similar to the way an AED is mounted) - featuring the epipens that speak to you and tell you what to do. Camp Wise
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The office is a high traffic area at most camps. At Camp Mountain Chai, the bathroom also sees a decent amount of traffic. The office staff added this simple adhesive slider to help let people know if it was available.
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High visibility guest passes to be worn while on the property.
Camp Tel Noar
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Schedules printed on plastic keychains that can be added to walkies, keys, or name tag lanyards.
Camp Tel Noar
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Schedules printed on plastic keychains that can be added to walkies, keys, or name tag lanyards.
Camp Tel Noar
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PA system connected to all the walkie talkies in camp. Each bunk and indoor space has one of these units- which can only call out to one channel and heard by most of the people in Walkie World.
Camp Tel Noar
