Field TripCamp LuWiSoMo

Wild Rose, Wisconsin

Matt Kohler

Purchasing

• Some computers were donated by individuals• Some computers were paid for with a grant

Choosing Computers

• All computers and server were donated or paid for with a grant.

Computer Specifications

• 3 of the same computers – Dell Optiplex 320– Hard Drive – 80GB– RAM – 480MB– Processor 3.2 GHz

• 1 older computer – Gateway x86 Family – Hard Drive – 12GB– RAM – 196,132KB

• Many staff bring in their own computers

Server

• All important documents on a server named ‘Snappy’

• Most computers on camp have wireless access

• Server backed up twice a year

Computer Use

• Microsoft Access 2003– Database for all the camper information– Used to house campers– Contact information– Camper Horse Rides– Mailing Lists– Payment information– Payroll– Contracts

Access 2003

• Written by a former camp director• Difficult to modify reports• Easy to use compared to CampTrak

Hopes

• With better technology they could:– Register online for campers– Feedback surveys– Mass e-mails– Calendar of events (Outlook outdated)– Burn picture CDs– All computers connected to the network

Quote“The technology here makes it difficult to do my

job at times. For example, when someone calls to make a campground reservation, they often

spend a long time waiting on the phone while I load the database. The technology here is not

good. I even bring my own laptop to work.”

-Hannah “Chopper”-Program Director