Don’t let winter catch your camp off guard
Every fall, camps across the country begin the familiar ritual of closing for the season: storing boats, cleaning cabins, packing away program equipment, and saying goodbye to staff members. For many organizations, the focus naturally shifts from daily operations to planning for next summer.
Yet, while the property may appear dormant, the risks facing camp facilities are anything but.
Why Camp Facilities Are Most Vulnerable In Winter
Most camp leaders devote the majority of their risk-management efforts to the summer months when hundreds of campers, seasonal staff, and visitors are on-site. However, some of the most expensive property losses occur during the months when no one is there.