Featured Articles
April 28, 2025 5 minute read
Three Helpful Ideas to Increase Staff Learning
Three Helpful Ideas to Increase Staff LearningBy Nick M. Teich, PhD, LCSW
How do we get staff to understand, retain, and keep learning through those long summer weeks? We all know it’s difficult…
March 7, 2025
Empower Your Camp Staff with Expert Online Training: Exclusive 20% Discount
Dear Camp Leaders,
At Chalmers, we understand that the heart of a successful camp lies in a well-prepared staff—because nothing matters more than the safety and well-being of your campers. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with Expert Online Training (EOT), a transformative tool that doesn’t just train your team—it empowers them with the knowledge and skills to excel for a safer…
January 30, 2025 5 minute read
Jim Chalmers Receives the 2025 Jack Erler Award from Maine Summer Camps
We are thrilled to announce that Jim Chalmers, a fourth-generation owner and Chief Sales Officer at Chalmers Insurance Group, has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to organized camping with the prestigious Jack Erler Award from Maine Summer Camps. This award is the highest community award given by Maine Summer Camps and is presented to individuals, groups, or organizations that…
January 17, 2025
Catch Katie Johnson at These 2025 Conferences
We are thrilled to announce that Katie Johnson, Senior Risk Consultant at Chalmers Camp Insurance, will be sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience at several major conferences this year. From crafting essential eligibility criteria to integrating mission, vision, and effective supervision, Katie’s sessions promise to offer valuable insights for camp professionals. Below is a detailed look…
December 19, 2024 2 minute read
Leadership Growth at Chalmers: Honoring Our Legacy and Looking Ahead
At our core, we believe in fostering leadership that reflects dedication, experience, and vision. We’re excited to share that fourth-generation owners Dottie Chalmers Cutter and Jim Chalmers have earned new titles that better reflect their roles and contributions.
Dottie has been named Chief Operations Officer (COO), and Jim is now Chief Sales Officer (CSO). While these titles are new, their…
July 19, 2024 1 minute read
ACA New England Partner Check-In: Mid-Summer Risk Management Tips
Join Carissa Chipman from Chalmers Camp Insurance, Katie Johnson, Senior Risk Consultant and Bud Copeland from American Camp Association New England in a recent ACA Partner Check-In for a discussion around their recent camp visits and claims they are seeing this summer.
They discuss key strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of campers and staff, emphasizing the…