Cameras are not just a great tool for capturing theft or crime that occurs in your organization. They can also prevent child sexual abuse, and give leadership insight into the day-to-day operations of all programs. If reviewed regularly, leadership can identify and reinforce positive behavior across all staff, and address any inappropriate or undesirable behavior. We have compiled a list of our frequently asked questions on cameras as well as a sample camera review checklist.

Equipping your staff with effective behavior management strategies helps make sure youth feel welcomed, accepted, and safe in your programs. Before staff can redirect and respond to inappropriate behaviors, they first must get to know themselves—one of the foundational behavior management strategies. Use this short activity at your next staff meeting to train your staff on the importance of knowing their triggers and identifying strategies to respond to them.

Preventing Injuries from Fitness Equipment
Recently, we've seen a few injuries caused by cables on a weight machine becoming unscrewed over time and suddenly losing tension. Remember to regularly maintain your equipment and inspect it to prevent accidents. As a quick refresher for staff, distribute our micro-learning on preventing all injuries in the fitness area. 

Family Camp Guidance 
Family camp provides some unique strengths and challenges compared to traditional programming. If you are operating family camp this fall, we encourage you to read our Family Camp Guidance resource. We discuss recommendations around communicating with families, setting clear policies and procedures, and adjusting programming. 

Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather brings challenges that can range from the costly and inconvenient to the potentially tragic. We have developed a proactive checklist of action items that your organization can complete before your first frost to ensure that your facilities and staff are prepared.