The planning and running of a day camp is itself a specialized and many-faceted undertaking, one that requires a sound understanding of many elements: including business and marketing, interpersonal dynamics, regulatory requirements, among many others. This book will give you the understanding, tools, and best practices you'll need for planning and running your day camp from day-one-and keeping it successful. Includes a CD-Rom with sample charts etc...
Chapters Include:
- Hitting the Ground Running with Good Groundwork
- The Cornerstone: Designing Your Program
- The Business of Camp
- The Inner Workings: Your Administration
- The Great Enabler: Marketing Keeping Your Campers Safe and Your Camp Protected
- Looking Ahead to Future Success
You'll also find help with some of the most challenging issues for day camps, new or established. Telling your story. How to improve your community support and fund development challenges. Measuring and documenting program and staff success. Assessing your camp against other programs in the community, how do you measure up? Supporting program ideas with a sound, realistic budget. Day Camps and day care licensing, what do you need to do? Order your copy of this comprehensive book on running a successful day camp today!
