Last week, several hundred camp professionals from across the nation attended the Christian Camp & Conference Association’s National Conference in Asheville, NC. The focus of the conference was to “Engage – with God, the speakers and each other.” The Redwoods Group CEO, Kevin Trapani, led a workshop during the conference on scaling social impact,...
Often this time of year, pools are drained, cleaned, repaired and refilled. What seems like a pretty straightforward task, though, can end in disaster if the proper protocols aren’t followed. Water damage can cause a suspension of programs or even facility closure, and damages can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars. The keys to safe...
This post is the first in a series about our new initiative, Mission First: Employee Safety. The purpose of this initiative is to re-frame the conversation about workplace safety to one about the important role of staff in pursuit of your mission and ultimately, reduce injuries by providing the resources and guidance to create...
Like you, The Redwoods Group believes that employees are our most important asset. Which is why we designed our newest leadership initiative, Mission First: Employee Safety, with a new perspective on the driving force for mission – employees. We know that YMCA, JCC and camp CEOs understand firsthand the effects on your mission when employees...
More camps are renting out their facilities to supplement their business than ever before, and for some, rental season is the majority of their business. These renters could be schools, church groups, sports teams, special needs groups or corporations looking for a retreat. Whether it’s a week or a weekend, the experience these groups have...
For the first time ever, the JCC Maccabi Games and JCC ArtsFest were held in Israel. In July, over 1,000 Jewish teens from the United States, South Africa and Israel joined together for this two-week-long event. The teens competed in basketball, soccer, tennis, and other sports, while the ArtsFest allowed them to showcase their...
Six weeks before the beginning of camp season, a fire broke out one night at Camp Ernst, a YMCA camp in Burlington, Kentucky, and a customer of The Redwoods Group. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but a 100-bed cabin was absolutely destroyed, including shower and bathroom facilities. The staff called Redwoods for help finding a...
The Redwoods Group recently published our 2010 Annual Report. You can view the report fullscreen by clicking the Expand button in the image below. The annual report includes letters from our CEO, Kevin Trapani, and CFO, Steve Cook, financial and social audits, and real stories of impact that The Redwoods Group Foundation has helped make...