What to Do When the Sky Falls: Lesson from a Microburst Tornado

What happens when 200 camp professionals arrive for a tour and a microburst tornado shows up too? At the ACA, NY & NJ Resident Camp Conference tour of Berkshire Lake Camp, that very scenario became an unexpected crash course in extreme weather preparedness. This session tells the story of what unfolded in real time and the lessons it revealed for every camp leader.

We’ll dive into how to assess and protect your facilities, strengthen infrastructure, and train staff so they know how to act when the sky really does fall. From trees down to power out to reopening safely, this is a practical, candid look at what camps can do now to be ready for whatever weather blows their way.