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Peer reviewedWever, Matthew F. – CUPA Journal, 1995
The successful summer day camp program of Saint Louis University (Missouri) is described. Program rationale, philosophy, objectives, structure, staffing, activities, and benefits to the university community are discussed. A majority of the children served by the camp are the children, ages 6 to 12, of university employees. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Day Camp Programs, Family Work Relationship, Higher Education
Ball, Armand, Ed.; Ball, Beverly, Ed. – 1986
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…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrator Guides, Camping, Day Camp Programs
Mitchell, Grace; And Others – 1982
This revised edition of a 1961 publication outlines the steps involved in establishing a new day camp, and presents guidelines for day camp operation. Four chapters cover: (1) preliminary decisions and planning for a new camp; (2) site selection, legal and regulatory considerations, and property management; (3) deciding on buildings and equipment…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Business Administration, Camping, Children
McFarlane, Patrick; Wilson, Maja – Camping Magazine, 1999
School-to-Work programs can help camps address the chronic shortage of support staff and can provide funding for the training and support of teenage staff. One camp's success with teen workers was based on collaboration with families and local schools and agencies, staff cooperation, and administrative willingness to stretch job roles. Benefits to…
Descriptors: Day Camp Programs, Education Work Relationship, Entry Workers, Job Training
Cronin, Greg – Camping Magazine, 2001
Techniques for supervising day camp staff so that they develop responsibility include holding daily morning meetings with the entire staff, taking the "open door" to staff, encouraging information sharing, managing by walking around, ending the day with a short assembly, and observing staff at the end-of-the-day dismissal and other major…
Descriptors: Camping, Day Camp Programs, Employer Employee Relationship, Feedback
Dworken, Bari S. – Camping Magazine, 1998
Gives 10 strategies and examples for camp crisis-management: a written, implemented emergency plan; clear, honest communication; trained staff; good community relationships; learning from experience; knowing the local environment; preparing for the media; considering long-term impacts; avoiding adverse effects; and recognizing good things that…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Camping, Crisis Management, Day Camp Programs
