A guide in nine chapters
The camp guide
Follow the chapters and guides in order. Each page shows you what to read next.
Chapter 1
Start a camp
Choose who your camp is for and what they will do.
- Say who your camp is for
- Choose what campers will do
- Make a plan for your first day
Chapter 2
Plan your costs
Work out what you need to pay for before you choose a price.
- List the things you need to buy
- See what changes if fewer campers come
- Write down when each bill is due
Chapter 3
Help people sign up
Make it easy to choose a camp, book a place, and know what happens next.
- Show the dates and price
- Say what the price covers
- Send a clear note when someone books
Chapter 4
Plan each day
Make time for games, food, rest, and moving from place to place.
- Put the fixed times in first
- Give each part of the day a leader
- Have a plan for rain
Chapter 5
Build your team
Help everyone know their job and feel ready for the first day.
- Explain each person’s job
- Walk through the camp together
- Practise the first day
Chapter 6
Spread the word
Help people learn about your camp and see if it is right for them.
- Explain what makes your camp special
- Tell people when they can sign up
- Listen to the questions people ask
Chapter 7
Choose your place
Find the space, supplies, and travel plans your camp needs.
- Walk around the camp site
- Check what the site gives you
- Plan meals and trips
Chapter 8
Help campers feel at home
Make the first day feel clear, kind, and easy to join.
- Welcome new campers
- Ask what help people may need
- Find out what could be better
Chapter 9
Plan what comes next
Look back at camp. Choose what to keep and what to change.
- Write down what worked
- Choose one thing to improve
- Decide how to check if it helped