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June 11, 2010

Arkansas Floods Provide a Sober Reminder about Safety Preparation

A camping trip’s only as successful as it is safe.

 by Janine Petry


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Editor's Note: With floods hitting a campground in Arkansas today, killing at least 20 people and leaving dozens of others missing, we're pointing to two resources that church leaders can use to prepare for upcoming camps this summer. The first, "When Disaster Strikes," provides preparation guidance for serious situations, including flooding.

The other is a free electronic training resource during the month of June on ChurchSafety.com: "Creating a Safe Camp Experience." Below is an article from this download regarding safety for camping trips. Through the articles in the entire download, you’ll find the insights and advice you need to start planning your next camping trip with safety in mind.

We finally pulled into the church parking lot, the end of a long six-hour trip with our crew of teens. Parents waited, anxious to hear every detail of their child’s last four days of winter camping. And after ice games, tubing, horseback riding, canoeing, snowshoeing, hiking across a frozen lake, and much more—there was plenty to talk about.

One thing no one had to report on: accidents. Between the journey to and from the campsite and all the winter activities that took place in the freezing cold, we certainly had plenty of opportunities for trouble. But thanks to quality preparation and planning—both on our part as youth leaders and on the part of the excellent camp we attended—all we took home were our good memories.

So how can you make sure that your group is safe on your upcoming camping trip? This is the question every group leader must ask—and answer properly, to ensure that the trip is successful and that the future of the ministry is safe.

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Posted by Lindsey Learn on June 11, 2010 12:00 PM

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