Day Camps from Day One: A Hands-On Guide for Day Camp Administration

This camp management manual covers the specialized proficiencies needed to run a successful day camp, including business and marketing expertise, knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety procedures, and interpersonal and leadership skills. The planning stages of selecting a site, defining and understanding the needs of targeted campers, and raising support and funds from the community are outlined with emphasis on building a program based on solid youth development principles. Information is provided on the essentials of licensing, staff and program assessment, and budget decisions as well as the relational aspects of staff recruitment and camp community.