this resource book contains 35 articles designed to present general information concerning camp business and financial management to directors or administrators. Typically a specialist is employed to supervise camp business and finance, but the administrator needs to have a broad understanding of five specific business topics: (1) liability and legal concerns including evaluating insurance costs and coverage, purchasing insurance, determining camp liability, preventing risk situations, and obtaining waivers; (2) managing cash assets including budgeting, purchasing supplies, setting tuitions, and assessing transportation needs; (3) marketing and promotional activities including the use of video; (4) computer application to camp situations for reservations management, inventory, records keeping, and for educational uses; and (5) personnel management including interviewing techniques, setting salary standards, and staff supervision. (ALL)