It is everyone’s responsibility to prevent child sexual abuse. In this webinar, learn the scope of the problem, how to train your staff to stop abuse and what procedures to implement for preventing abuse. Panelists: Cindy McElhinney, National Program Director, Darkness to Light Joel Haber, Bullying Prevention Author & Speaker, RespectU.com Gareth Hedges, Associate General...
It is everyone’s responsibility to prevent child sexual abuse. On Wednesday, we are hosting a webinar with the American Camp Association on child sexual abuse prevention. And it’s not too late to register. In this webinar, learn the scope of the problem, how to train your staff to stop abuse and what procedures to implement for...
Last week Howard Longino, Camp Safety Director at Redwoods, presented to a packed room of camp professionals on “Bullying and Sexual Abuse Prevention” at the ACA National conference. People literally sat on the floor, eager to hear practical and sustainable practices that can prevent a child from being abused at camp. Many didn’t realize...
Now more than ever, camps are called to develop moral young leaders who will make the right decisions when it matters most. We’re teaming up with ACA to present a webinar on the important role camps play in changing the world, and how to position that to your camp’s advantage. By signing up to attend, you...
Next week, a team from Redwoods will join nearly 2,000 youth development professionals at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta for the American Camp Associations (ACA) national conference. Attendees will be immersed in three days of lectures and discussions with industry professionals on topics ranging from social responsibility to abuse prevention. I’m excited about attending ACA...
The holiday spirit is among us as Redwoods, and we’d like to wish you, your staff and your families and very happy holiday season! In light of the holiday we’re making meaningful contributions to support our customers and their communities. The Redwoods Group Foundation is donating to: Association of YMCA Professionals (AYP) Emergency Assistance Fund. This donation...
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,...
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...
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 recent events in Norway shocked our country. A man disguised as a police officer gained access to a youth camp, where he shot and killed more than 75 children and camp staff. It is an unfathomable tragedy that none us of want to imagine how we would handle. But when tragedies occur it’s...