Since 1998, Oswegatchie has slowly been building itself up to offer great opportunities for campers and guests. There was plenty of boot strapping to get buildings and programs up to their current levels. With more success, the more work there was to accomplish. Even today, we are working tirelessly to make Oswegatchie a better place.
Todd Lighthall has served as the camp's leadership since 1993. Much of the work accomplished today was his hard work and sacrifice to get Oswegatchie to its modern state.Thanks to Todd's hard work, Oswegatchie was able to increase its capacity and eventually offer full time employment to 3 employees. Currently, all 4 full time employees work diligently to improve the total Oswegatchie experience.
The advantage of full time staff can be summed up with the word "CONSISTENCY"! Before Oswegatchie had full time staff focusing on key parts of our operation, seasonal employees would do their very best with what resources they had available. Unfortunately, most of the experience and knowledge that someone would accrue over 3 summers, would be lost when they would move on in life. You would see "Good Intentions, but Bad Ideas" recycled every few years. So much effort, energy, and funds would get wasted.
Once full time staff were hired, it was very easy to start making serious progress in how summer camp operated. Little savings one year would make bigger savings the next year. This systematic approach to management has led up to making a very safe and growing camp for hundreds of youth.If you look back. Camper management, food service, and our physical plant have all improved with this strategy. Even staff hiring and training are better as we learn from the past and make better decisions regarding employees.
If you want to read our staff bios, click here to read about our great full time staff.
Excelsior,
Bill Waite
Summer Camp Director
Todd Lighthall has served as the camp's leadership since 1993. Much of the work accomplished today was his hard work and sacrifice to get Oswegatchie to its modern state.Thanks to Todd's hard work, Oswegatchie was able to increase its capacity and eventually offer full time employment to 3 employees. Currently, all 4 full time employees work diligently to improve the total Oswegatchie experience.
The advantage of full time staff can be summed up with the word "CONSISTENCY"! Before Oswegatchie had full time staff focusing on key parts of our operation, seasonal employees would do their very best with what resources they had available. Unfortunately, most of the experience and knowledge that someone would accrue over 3 summers, would be lost when they would move on in life. You would see "Good Intentions, but Bad Ideas" recycled every few years. So much effort, energy, and funds would get wasted.
Once full time staff were hired, it was very easy to start making serious progress in how summer camp operated. Little savings one year would make bigger savings the next year. This systematic approach to management has led up to making a very safe and growing camp for hundreds of youth.If you look back. Camper management, food service, and our physical plant have all improved with this strategy. Even staff hiring and training are better as we learn from the past and make better decisions regarding employees.
If you want to read our staff bios, click here to read about our great full time staff.
Excelsior,
Bill Waite
Summer Camp Director
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