Your camp guide

Faith & community camps

Shared purpose. Open doors. A place to belong.

From your first idea to a camp that works.

Follow 30 chapters written for faith & community camps. Work through the book in order, or find the answer you need today.

Working guide · Editorial and specialist review pending. How to use this book

Part 1 · Chapters 1–6

Listen to the community and explain the camp's identity and choices.

Part 2 · Chapters 7–8

Confirm the actual program and choose a welcoming place.

Part 3 · Chapters 9–13

Keep fees, gifts, grants, supported places and donor promises clear.

Part 4 · Chapters 14–17

Recruit, schedule and train people with clear roles and boundaries.

Part 5 · Chapters 18–25

Plan learning, service, food, access, care and daily work.

Part 6 · Chapters 26–30

Keep families and supporters informed and launch with clear authority.

15 planning sheets, checklists and sample messages to copy and adapt.

Work out costs, arrange your team and build your camp schedule.

Make a welcome wall. Plan a small act of help.

Short planning guides, a sample day and things to bring.