The Camp Director's Survival Guide is a compilation of the most popular educational training sessions Michael Jacobus has conducted over the past 20 years. His experience includes program, administration, operations, and development for nonprofits, church groups, for-profits, and private camps in over a dozen states and across two continents. Be it day camp, residential camp, or year-round programs, he's been there. His lifelong commitment is to childhood development with a strong focus on integrity, values, and tradition. This commitment has created in him a unique dedication to providing the highest and most in-depth programs to maximize staff performance while achieving the camp's overall mission.
Contents
Chapter 1: Think Like a Parent
How many kids will your camp serve this year?
Chapter 2: Reputation
It takes years to build and minutes to lose
Chapter 3: On With the Show
How the business of camp is akin to theatre
Chapter 4: How to Fire a Friend
Saying goodbye to a member of your camp family
Chapter 5: Effective Facility Use
Thinking outside the box
Chapter 6: Engage the Nonprofit World
Even for-profit camps can benefit
Chapter 7: Volunteer Relations
How to combat analysis paralysis
Chapter 8: Case Studies
How to deal with challenging situations
Chapter 9: Closing Campfire
Final thoughts & resources
