With spring in the air, children begin to anticipate the end of another school year and the start of summer camp; this is why parks and rec professionals are gearing up now for high-paced action.
When parents drop off their children at a summer camp, they probably don’t think twice about the type of preparations that were made to maintain the site in the off-season; nor should they have to think about how the camp is maintained while campers are there. Whether it’s a local camp that uses open fields, or more involved and specialized camps that feature a multitude of facilities and equipment, maintenance of camp venues is a critical element for success.
Proper maintenance and risk management go hand-in-hand. A well-thought-out program that is properly overseen ensures a minimum potential for accidents, equipment failures, delays, changes to camp schedules, and a host of other issues over which camp facilitators lose sleep.