Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # AMSkier Insurance Broad Shoulders. Bright Ideas. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.amskier.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Blog - [Now Hiring: Business Account Partner](https://www.amskier.com/businessaccountpartner/) - Business Account Partner Responsible to build strong relationships, maintain, and grow a specific book of business. Also responsible for new business growth for commercial lines in all states where licensed. Responsible for acting as primary contact between client and insurance carriers.Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Meet with clients and prospects - [National 'Caring For Children' award made posthumously to Marvin Domsky](https://www.amskier.com/marvin-domsky-honored/) - National 'Caring For Children' award made posthumously to Marvin Domsky Shown are, from left, Henry M. Skier, president of AMSkier, who presented the award; Carole Domsky, the wife of Marvin; Sam Domsky, a son of Marvin; and Andrew Yankowitz, director and owner of Tall Pines Day Camp. After a lifetime of dedication to creating, owning - [Sexual Harassment In Your Spa - Zero Tolereance](https://www.amskier.com/sexual-harassment-in-your-spa/) - Foster a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment in your spa by implementing the following practices at your spa and training for your staff. - [Employment Practices Liability Insurance For Spas](https://www.amskier.com/employment-practices-liability-insurance-for-spas/) - Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) will offer protection against discrimination and harassment suits, unlike traditional liability insurance. - [Close The Window of Opportunity](https://www.amskier.com/close-the-window-of-opportunity/) - Deter employee theft at your business. Most theft in retail comes from internal sources. Almost half of all reported fraud is internal. - [Before You Hit The Waves - Boat Insurance](https://www.amskier.com/boat-insurance-blog/) - From a legal standpoint, you are not required to have liability insurance in order to purchase, register, or maintain ownership of your boat in most states. - [5 Heating Myths Busted](https://www.amskier.com/5-heating-myths-busted/) - Have you believed any of these myths? Knowing the facts will help you stay warm efficiently! Heating is crucially important in the winter. - [Pennsylvania Fireworks Law Explained & Ways To Stay Safe](https://www.amskier.com/pa-fireworks-law-safety/) - Pennsylvania fireworks - House Bill 542 allows Pennsylvania residents to purchase Class C consumer-grade fireworks. This law gives rise to safety concerns. - [DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE | READ NOW, PLEASE – LATER MAY BE TOO LATE](https://www.amskier.com/caring-peoples-children-depression-suicide/) - What we’ve learned about depression and suicide among youth and children has led us to share this information with those outside of our camp clientele. - [Zero Tolerance For Sexual Harassment in the Workplace](https://www.amskier.com/sexual-harassment-workplace/) - Foster a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment in the workplace by implementing the following practices and training. - [Special Members of our AMSkier Family](https://www.amskier.com/amskier-interns/) - A distinguishing feature of a relationship with AMSkier is an opportunity to learn, to collaborate about new ideas, and to be among dedicated people... - [Finding Balance](https://www.amskier.com/finding-balance/) - Finding Balance By LA Guzda As parents and educators, we may have had to deal with bullies and the awkwardness of being a teenager. But, thankfully, we didn’t have social media to shine a spotlight on our foibles -preserving them forever in cyberland. Today, our youths face many of the same rites of passage – - [Eat, Sleep, Play](https://www.amskier.com/eat-sleep-play/) - Nutrition, appropriate sleep, and exercise are all important ingredients to your overall health. In this webinar, learn how busy people stay can healthy. - [Celebrating Student Art](https://www.amskier.com/celebrating-student-art/) - For the second year – The Wayne County Arts Alliance along with the sponsorship of AMSkier Insurance would like to invite our community to enjoy and celebrate the creative spirit of our youth.Artworks by students from Wallenpaupack, Wayne Highlands, and Western Wayne schools will be on display at the Dorflinger Factory Museum at Rt. 6 - [Power and Consent in the Workplace](https://www.amskier.com/power-and-consent-in-the-workplace/) - April 2019 marks the official 18th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Of particular interest this year is a reexamination of the concept of consent. Although workplace relationships are often harmless, this is not the case when one partner has authority over the working conditions of the other. Power dynamics can muddy the idea of - [Spring Cleaning and Maintenance Tips](https://www.amskier.com/spring-cleaning-and-maintenance-tips/) - Spring Cleaning Tips and Spring Maintenance Pitfalls Spring is here and for many of us, it's time to begin spring cleaning projects of all kinds. No matter what is on your agenda for this spring and summer, there are a few things that should be on your checklist every year. Learn some tips to increase the longevity of - [Prevent This: Signs of Teenage Addiction](https://www.amskier.com/prevent-this-signs-of-teenage-addiction/) - PREVENT THIS: DRUG ABUSE AND TEEN ADDICTION Addiction is a struggle that many families in America must deal with and unfortunately, a percentage of those addicts are teenagers. It’s hard to tell with a teenager if there is a problem mostly because it’s already a very volatile age to being with. Dealing with the trials - [Holiday Drinking & Social Host Liability](https://www.amskier.com/social-host-liability/) - HOLIDAY DRINKING & SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY With the holiday season quickly approaching, there will be a number of holiday parties over the next few months hosted by workplaces, family and friends. Did you know when alcohol is involved, the host has specific responsibilities to keep everyone safe called Social Host Liability? Be a Responsible Party - [Prevent This: Auto-Accidents](https://www.amskier.com/prevent-this-auto-accidents/) - Prevent This: Auto-Accidents We have seen an increase in frequency every year in auto accidents. Take a look at this chart and learn why auto accidents are happening along with some ideas to prevent them going forward. So, how can businesses Prevent This? Here are some tips: Have staff read, agree to and sign a - [Introducing Niki Bolduc](https://www.amskier.com/niki-bouduc/) - Introducing Niki Bolduc Hi All! I’m so excited to be featured on the first AMSkier Personal Lines Newsletter and share a little bit about myself. My name is Niki Bolduc and I joined the Skier Family 8 months ago, coming to the agency with over 15 years of experience in Personal Lines Insurance. I am - [Holiday Safety Tips](https://www.amskier.com/holiday-safety-tips/) - Keep Holidays Happy | 11 Safety Tips Holiday safety is an issue that sparks reason to be concerned at this time of year, as families gather, parties are scheduled and travel booms. Take precautions to ensure your family remains safe, injury-free and happy this holiday season! Here are eleven often over-looked safety tips! 1. Inspect - [Giving Thanks | Happy Thanksgiving](https://www.amskier.com/3923-2/) - In this season of thanks, we have many reasons to be grateful.Our relationship with friends and clients like you is one of the reasons why we are so thankful, and there are so many more..."I am thankful for so many things, but especially for my entire family including my grandchildren whose smiles can brighten any - [Prevent This: Wildfires](https://www.amskier.com/prevent-this-wildfires/) - Wildland fires destroy business facilities and land every year across the country. Fire-safe landscaping helps to create an area of defensible space between your business and flammable vegetation. Fire-damage itself is not the only wildfire-related threat to businesses, but smoke and air quality also pose a threat. To protect your property and others on your property, - [Social Media Alchemy For Business: Make It Positive](https://www.amskier.com/social-media-alchemy/) - Today, our social media presence is truly an extension of who we are and reflects on our business culture and brand in deeply significant ways. - [test](https://www.amskier.com/test/) - [Campsickness: 10 Tips for Easing the Re-entry Home](https://www.amskier.com/campsickness/) - Missing camp is so intense for some kids that it leads to moping and sadness that perplexes parents. Campsickness is the natural response to the sadness... - [Commercial Insurance Renewal Checklist](https://www.amskier.com/commercial-insurance-renewal-checklist/) - Do you have a commercial insurance renewal coming up? Small business owners can keep life simple with a commercial insurance renewal checklist. - [The New Camp Counselor Is a Therapist](https://www.amskier.com/camp-counselor-therapist/) - Pennsylvania fireworks - House Bill 542 allows Pennsylvania residents to purchase Class C consumer-grade fireworks. This law gives rise to safety concerns. - [Child Pornography - A Parents Nightmare](https://www.amskier.com/child-pornography/) - If a photo includes images of private parts, the transmission of it, even to another minor, constitutes the crime of dissemination of child pornography... - [Summer Grilling Safety](https://www.amskier.com/summer-grilling/) - Summer Grilling Safety - Every year, thousands of Americans are injured while using backyard barbecue grills. Follow these grilling tips for a safer summer. - [11 Tips for Fireworks Safety](https://www.amskier.com/1670-2/) - The 4th of July is certainly a favorite summer holiday among children and adults all over the USA. There are tons of fireworks accidents, sadly. - [Discover On Tour - Tour Operator Insurance](https://www.amskier.com/discover-ontour-tour-operator-insurance/) - As a tour operator, you organize tours and travel because experiencing all the variety of life makes your heart sing. The travel bug bit you fervidly. Travel is a necessity of life now, and you ache for others to have the experiences you've had. You know that travel makes you a richer person, and others deserve access - [New Overtime Regulations](https://www.amskier.com/new-overtime-regulations/) - Beginning December 1, 2016, many employers will be required to pay overtime wages to a new class of employees who had previously been considered exempt from overtime laws. Simply put, unless an employee meets ALL THREE of the following tests, he/she must be paid time and a half for any hours worked in excess of - [Boat Safety](https://www.amskier.com/boat-safety/) - It’s spring and that means summer will be here in a blink. Certainly, the waters may already be calling you. But safety must be first. - [Remember Your Reusable Bags](https://www.amskier.com/remember-your-reusable-bags/) - Being environmentally conscious is important to us at AMSkier Insurance Agency and we know it’s important to you too. We take many steps to ensure the health of our planet around the office by recycling, using paper sparingly, and reusing whenever possible. We do our best to take good green habits home with us too. - [Evacuation Planning](https://www.amskier.com/biking-safety-tips/) - This plan is spelled out and distributed to everyone in our family. We’ve practiced and rehearsed this plan. Planning what to do can prepare you. - [Turkey On The Brain - Thanksgiving & Hunger Facts](https://www.amskier.com/turkey-brain-thanksgiving-hunger-facts/) - With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we thought you would enjoy some fun Thanksgiving facts along with your turkey. - [Outdoor Winter Activities With Your Dog](https://www.amskier.com/outdoor-winter-activities-with-your-dog/) - Agency Assistant Vice President, Suzanne Capurso loves spending time with her dogs and we bet you do too. Enjoy winter activities safely. - [Spring Cleaning With Karen](https://www.amskier.com/spring-cleaning-with-karen/) - Enjoying great weather is a breeze, but our Karen Weaver knows it's even easier when our homes are in tip-top shape! Karen is an artistic, DIYer with a flair for making you feel right at home. Take a few Spring Cleaning & Organization tips from Karen for your best Spring yet! 1. Open the windows - [Group Cancellation Business Practices](https://www.amskier.com/group-cancellation-business-practices/) - Solid business practice requires that we plan for the unexpected, but who could have predicted that for the past three autumn seasons businesses that earn income from hosting outside groups would suffer from devastating yet disparate events. These included a hurricane that ravaged the northeast, a government shutdown that affected businesses in or near national - [National Safety Awareness Month - Be Prepared](https://www.amskier.com/national-safety-awareness-month-be-prepared/) - June is National Safety Awareness month and it also marks the beginning of summer storm season. In light of this, we hope to provide you with 3 steps for disaster preparedness. 3 Steps for Disaster Preparedness 1. Create a survival kit In creating a survival kit, think about what you would need if you were - [Prevent Water Damage](https://www.amskier.com/prevent-water-damage/) - According to the Insurance Industry Institute, water damage accounts for billions of dollars in losses to homeowners and renters each year. It is also responsible for about 25 percent of all property insurance claims. In fact, our claims data suggests that water is ten times more likely to damage your home than fire. - [Reducing Employee Theft](https://www.amskier.com/reducing-employee-theft/) - Business owners don't like thinking about employee theft, but it happens everyday. Store-owners need to surround themselves with staff they can trust. - [5 Reasons You Need Cyber Liability Insurance](https://www.amskier.com/5-reasons-you-need-cyber-liability-insurance/) - 5 Reasons You Need Cyber Liability Insurance Cyber criminal acts on small businesses are growing, some experts say. Sixty percent of all online attacks in 2014 targeted small and midsize businesses, according to Timothy C. Francis, enterprise leader of cyber insurance at Travelers. “Smaller companies are easier to hack,” said Clay Calvert, director of security at - [Is Your Teen Ready To Drive](https://www.amskier.com/teen-ready-drive/) - Is your teen ready to drive? Teenagers are typically anxious to get behind the wheel. But is YOUR teen ready to drive? AMSKier. - [Bring On The Self-Driving Cars!](https://www.amskier.com/self-driving-cars/) - At AMSkier Insurance, we really love innovation. We love seeing dreams turn into reality. We love good ideas that help people be safer. Self-Driving cars. - [8 Definite Ways To Get Sick While Traveling](https://www.amskier.com/8-definite-ways-to-get-sick-while-traveling/) - Americans only vacation 3.8 days of the year, according to the U.S. Travel Association and because vacations are so short, you're likely to ruin your entire vacation if you get sick. Solution? Don't get sick while traveling. Here is a list of eight things NOT to do while traveling! 1. Drink lots of tap water. Most - [Coaches vs Cancer](https://www.amskier.com/coaches-vs-cancer/) - The Sunday Players are a determined group of women and men who play basketball year-round every Sunday. This is Coaches vs Cancer! - [Hurricane Season - Being Prepared](https://www.amskier.com/hurricane-season-being-prepared/) - It's not fun to acknowledge that you may need to evacuate your home at some point, but it's important to do so. Please make sure to make time out of your busy lives and make sure your family knows what to do in case of a hurricane or another natural disaster. Follow these checklists and - [Travel Insurance](https://www.amskier.com/travel-insurance/) - Travel insurance protects a traveler's vacation cost against cancellation and interruption. Travelers are reimbursed if they have to cancel their travel. - [Certified Risk Managers Recognizes One Of Our Own](https://www.amskier.com/certified-risk-managers/) - Our very own Kim Latsch was recently honored by Certified Risk Managers (CRM) for leadership and professionalism in the field of risk management. - [Concerns About The Zika Virus](https://www.amskier.com/1583-2/) - Concerns about the Zika virus have spiked this year as the World Health Organization declared Zika a global public health emergency and hundreds of cases were reported in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued travel guidance for pregnant women to postpone travel to Zika-affected countries. For camp directors and - [SkiScreening EXCLUSIVELY FOR AMSKIER CAMPS](https://www.amskier.com/ski-screening-amskier-camps/) - AMSkier has partnered with True Hire to provide affordable background screening packages tailored to meet the needs of camp organizations. AKA SkiScreening. - [Protecting Campers and Staff from the Zika Virus](https://www.amskier.com/protecting-campers-and-staff-from-the-zika-virus/) - Concerns about the Zika virus have spiked this year as the World Health Organization declared Zika a global public health emergency and hundreds of cases were reported in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued travel guidance for pregnant women to postpone travel to Zika-affected countries. For camp directors and - [Active Shooter: Are You Prepared For The Worst?](https://www.amskier.com/active-shooter-are-you-prepared-for-the-worst/) - Every time a mass shooting occurs, we recognize that no one is immune from the danger. Everyone needs to be prepared for an active shooter. - [Winter Driving Survival Tips](https://www.amskier.com/winter-car-survival-kit/) - Cold temperatures and icy roads can create hazards for drivers. Are you and your vehicle prepared for these hazards? Here are some driving survival tips. - [What Does It Cost To Run Camp](https://www.amskier.com/what-does-it-cost-to-run-camp/) - Is your camp run as efficiently as possible? Could you save more time and resources? If not, that is why we are here for you. - [Peace Of Mind Insurance](https://www.amskier.com/peace-of-mind-insurance-2/) - “What if my child’s personal belongings go missing? What if we are delayed getting to camp?" What if there was a solution to that? Peace of Mind Insurance. - [Face The Nation - A Webinar: Security and Safety for a New Age](https://www.amskier.com/face-nation/) - Join our expert panelists, and learn how to prepare your camp security issues in 2017. Don't miss this webinar on safety and security at camp! - [How To Care For Valuable Gifts](https://www.amskier.com/how-to-care-for-valuable-gifts/) - Gift giving is a cherished and well-loved tradition throughout the holiday season. But can you be sure it will be safe? Insure your valuables with us. - [Winter Safety Tips For Children](https://www.amskier.com/winter-safety-tips-for-children/) - Winter Safety Tips For Children In general: Never allow children to play outside alone. Establish a buddy system with one or more of their friends and have them look out for one another. Children younger than eight years of age should always be well supervised outside. Check from time to time to make sure children - [AMSkier Brackets For A Cause](https://www.amskier.com/march-madness/) - Nutrition, appropriate sleep, and exercise are all important ingredients to your overall health. In this webinar, learn how to eat, sleep, play, and more. - [AMSkier Celebrates 2017 Scholarship Recipients from Wallenpaupack, Wayne Highlands High Schools](https://www.amskier.com/amskier-celebrates-2017-scholarship-recipients-wallenpaupack-wayne-highlands-high-schools/) - AMSkier Insurance, today announces the winners of their college scholarship program, awarded this Spring. Congratulations to the winners. - [Not A College Town – A Camp Town](https://www.amskier.com/not-college-town-camp-town/) - We are not a college town, but a camp town. But do we really know the impact of camps? Camps around us all have a passion for sending home a prepared child. - [SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS IDENTIFIED AS A UNIVERSAL CONCERN](https://www.amskier.com/special-needs-campers-identified-as-a-universal-concern/) - From musical instruments to cooking equipment to electronics, directors and their senior employees bring many valuable personal items to camp with them. - [5 Ways That Women Can Strengthen Their Power](https://www.amskier.com/women-strengthen-power/) - Among many women who have achieved, power is seen much differently; there are ways women can get power without pushing anyone else down. - [Keep All Eyes, Ears And Paws On The Road](https://www.amskier.com/spring-driving/) - Winter may be most known for its treacherous driving conditions, but spring also can be a difficult season for driving. Watch the road as you drive - [Spring Home Maintenance Tips](https://www.amskier.com/spring-home-maintenance-tips/) - The milder days of spring are a perfect time to do a thorough spring cleaning and perform home maintenance. Get your tools and have some fun! - [Revisiting Liability Insurance coverage amounts: Two million dollars? Five million. Ten million? How much is enough?](https://www.amskier.com/liability-insurance-coverage-amounts/) - The past few years have seen a spike in the “value” of liability claims, meaning the amounts of jury awards and settlements. Wrongful death claims that used to settle for between $600,000 and $1,000,000 dollars are now being resolved at twice that amount or more. Recently a jury awarded the sum of 41.7 - [PARENTS? INDEED WE ARE](https://www.amskier.com/parents-indeed-we-are/) - My last SKI-Way blog on texting was in reaction to an AP article in a Pennsylvania newspaper. This article is about how electronics are dealt with at camp. - [Summer Camp Pack List](https://www.amskier.com/summer-camp-pack-list/) - Are you getting your child ready for a mid-July session of overnight summer camp? We can help you remember what to pack so you don't forget anything at home - [Snowmobiling - You're Not Invincible](https://www.amskier.com/snowmobile-reality-youre-not-invincible/) - There's nothing quite like snowmobiling. Roaring through the freezing cold in a snowy winter landscape on a powerful machine makes drivers feel invincible. The spirit of adventure and challenge found on a snowmobile is riveting, but the thrill may end in a lot of pain or worse. - [World Cancer Day | Portrait of a Friend's Experience](https://www.amskier.com/world-cancer-day/) - We are publishing this article on World Cancer Day because cancer affects all of our lives, whether through a friend or family member... - [Skier plans new venue for Harmony Presents](https://www.amskier.com/skier-plans-new-venue-harmony-presents/) - Harmony Presents will bring performances to a new home. The entertainment stage for lesser known artists was created when Henry Skier of AMSkier Insurance - [Auto Insurance Coverage For College Students](https://www.amskier.com/auto-insurance-coverage-college-students/) - Parents should be careful when it comes to auto insurance for their young adults, considering how expensive auto insurance coverage for college students... - [Closing Maintenance Shops For Winter](https://www.amskier.com/camp-maintenance-shop/) - Below is a list to help give you peace-of-mind, so you may double-check that you’ve winterized your camp maintenance shop appropriately. - [The Grass is Always Greener – Do Medical and Recreational Marijuana Laws Send Your Workplace Rules Up in Smoke?](https://www.amskier.com/grass-always-greener-medical-recreational-marijuana-laws-send-workplace-rules-smoke/) - All Employers prohibit to some degree the use of “controlled substances” (i.e. drugs) on campus, (and some even while away from work) unless in accordance with a lawful prescription. But what if the prescription is for medical marijuana? Can employers continue to forbid the use of a substance that is prescribed in accordance with law? And what about those states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use? Can you ban your staff from using a perfectly legal substance? - [Taking Home Inventory](https://www.amskier.com/home-inventory/) - It’s still a new year, and it’s time to get into good habits. For this year, resolve to have your home inventory properly documented. - [Preventing Inappropriate Workplace Behavior](https://www.amskier.com/inappropriate-workplace-behavior/) - One of the guiding principles of AMSkier is to educate our clients and friends on critical issues like inappropriate workplace behavior... - [ADA Compliance - Six Steps For Your Spa](https://www.amskier.com/ada/) - Is your spa compliant with the ADA? Our laws and our culture recognize the dignity of those with physical, developmental and intellectual challenges... - [Wildfire Readiness](https://www.amskier.com/wildfire-readiness/) - What to do before, during and after a wildfire. Check your wildfire readiness and be prepared for if and when a wildfire strikes near your home. - [TWN: SUICIDE & HOMICIDE ISSUES - ESSENTIAL RESPONSES!](https://www.amskier.com/twn-suicide-homicide-issues-essential-responses/) - All Camps prohibit to some degree the use of “controlled substances”- But what if the prescription is for medical marijuana? - [MEASLES AND WHOOPING COUGH VACCINATIONS - TOP ISSUES FROM THE BEN APPELBAUM MEDICAL ISSUES FORUM AT 2015 ACA NATIONAL CONFERENCE "](https://www.amskier.com/measles-whooping-cough-vaccinations/) - All Camps prohibit to some degree the use of “controlled substances”- But what if the prescription is for medical marijuana? - [SCOOP: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL PROPERTY AT CAMP?](https://www.amskier.com/employees-personal-property/) - From musical instruments to cooking equipment to electronics, directors and their senior employees bring many valuable personal items to camp with them. - [Home Improvements for Summer](https://www.amskier.com/summer-home-improvements/) - Summer is a great time to make home improvements, add a welcomed changed and increase the value of your home. Here are some tips to get you started! - [Hurricane Preparedness Tips](https://www.amskier.com/hurricane-preparedness-tips/) - Hurricane season is upon us, and with the recent disaster caused by Hurricane Harvey, we hope you review these hurricane preparedness tips with you. - [WHY EVERY CAMP NEEDS A FULLY AUTOMATIC GENERATOR](https://www.amskier.com/why-every-camp-needs-a-fully-automatic-generator/) - In years past, when a severe storm would knock out power at camp for hours at a time, the only thing we could do was put campers back in their cabins, make sure the refrigerators and freezers were locked up and keep our fingers crossed that Central Maine Power would restore power as quickly as possible. But as summer weather patterns have become more erratic -- and power outages a more common occurrence -- the thought of installing a permanent, fully automatic, self-contained generator went from being an idea to a reality. - ['TIS THE SEASON...FOR COLDS](https://www.amskier.com/tis-the-season-for-colds/) - As a mother of two young children, I feel like there is never a time when every family member is healthy during the winter months. Fortunately, by using food as our main line of defense we can strengthen our immune systems and fight off those runny noses and coughs once and for all! Here are a few key tips to keep everyone healthy this season. - [Medical Marijuana at Summer Camp and in the Workplace](https://www.amskier.com/medicalmarijuana/) - All Camps prohibit to some degree the use of “controlled substances”- But what if the prescription is for medical marijuana? - [Ken Glotzer, ACA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient](https://www.amskier.com/ken-glotzer-aca-lifetime-achievement-award-recipient/) - Ken Glotzer, ACA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Twenty-eight years ago I was lucky to meet a gentleman who had the foresight, knowledge and ability to pick up the pieces of the camp industry devastated by the sexual abuse allegations of the 1980s. He envisioned a strategic partnership between the insurance and camp industries, working together - [Ezersky Safety College](https://www.amskier.com/ezersky-safety-college/) - A continuing education program for Certifying Camp Safety Directors In association with Lackawanna College and AMSkier Insurance. Become a Certified Camp Safety Director A camp’s most critical mission is to provide a safe and secure environment for campers. Building a safer camp starts with your staff, and building a safety-minded staff starts at the Ezersky - [WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CAMP BECOMES A CUSTODY BATTLEGROUND](https://www.amskier.com/what-to-do-when-your-camp-becomes-a-custody-battleground/) - Each year we receive more calls from camp directors who find themselves in the middle of a custody dispute between parents. These situations can be harmful to your camping atmosphere, as well as to the child involved, and can place substantial demands on your time. I served as a custody mediator and court appointed custody dispute hearing officer for many years before joining our organization as general counsel and claims director. - [THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - BACK TO BASICS](https://www.amskier.com/the-americans-with-disabilities-act-back-to-basics/) - Diabetes, food allergies, ADHA, cerebral palsy-these and other issues are becoming more commonplace as children with disabilities are mainstreamed, and as ever-increasing numbers of youngsters seem to be diagnosed with various ailments. Coupled with improving medical care, more comprehensive governmental and insurance support, and the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA"), camp directors mush now deal with situations that their predecessors never faced. Camps must deal with two sections of the ADA, one for consumers and one for employees. Camps are far less likely to face employment issues and they will be addressed in another Broad and Bright, although many of the same principles apply. Simply stated, the ADA makes it illegal to discriminate against anyone with a disability that substantially limits one or more major life activity. - [SCOOP: BANNING CAMPER/COUNSELOR “RELATIONSHIPS” – BEYOND ROMANCE](https://www.amskier.com/1787-2/) - As a life-long camper (two years in day camp, eleven years at sleep away camp, four years as a counselor) I remember one of the sweetest times as a camper was when our counselors would participate with us in recreational activities. Camper/counselor basketball and soccer games, chicken fights, tossing us about the pool – it was like having your big brother allowing you to hang out with him and his friends. Unfortunately, like many other popular activities of yesteryear such as trampolines, diving boards, canoe jousts and rat tail fights that are no longer allowed due to liability exposure, the time has come for camps to eliminate those activities that involve direct play between staff members and campers. - [TWN: SOCIAL INSOMNIA?...ANOTHER REASON TO PROHIBIT ELECTRONICS AT CAMP?](https://www.amskier.com/1771-2/) - The Little Hawk, a Iowa High School newspaper was mailed to me by Max Friedman, the co-editor of the publication who also happens to be the author and my 16 year-old grandson. His front page article, as you will note serves as documentation of a rather serious cultural phenomenon that is carefully researched and spelled out. I wish to share it with you not only as a proud grandfather but more importantly another good reason to continue prohibiting electronics of any kind at camp this summer. Without exception, our feedback from camp directors who have taken a very firm stance with campers and parents report success. Surprisingly, many campers enjoy the freedom it offers not to be connected. - [TWN: 20 DAYS TO OPENING EXERCISES ...AN ALMOST LAST MOMENT REMINDER](https://www.amskier.com/twn-20-days-to-opening-exercises-an-almost-last-moment-reminder/) - Yesterday morning I heard a news report on CNN about the autistic child that was allegedly abused by a teacher. We know this because the father put a recording device in the child's pocket in an effort to reveal the abuse for the purpose of stopping it, both for his son and to draw public attention and awareness to this problem. 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