Your camp guide

Overnight camps

New friends. Shared stories. A place to feel at home.

From your first idea to a camp that works.

Follow 30 chapters written for overnight 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 1–3

Choose ages, length and a promise families can understand.

Part 2 · Chapters 4–6

Review buildings, services and the beds needed for guests and staff.

Part 3 · Chapters 7–10

Cover the full day and night, then price the complete residential week.

Part 4 · Chapters 11–16

Prepare arrival, cabin life, homesickness, sleep and personal care.

Part 5 · Chapters 17–24

Plan meals, health, safeguarding, activities, visitors and emergencies.

Part 6 · Chapters 25–30

Manage communication, departure, turnover and the next season.

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

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

Make a cabin welcome banner. Share a small highlight.

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