Your camp guide

Sports & coaching camps

More play. More confidence. A team to belong to.

From your first idea to a camp that works.

Follow 40 chapters written for sports & coaching 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

Choose your sport, understand your customers and test a clear promise.

Part 2 · Chapters 7–10

Check approvals, insurance, the venue and your equipment.

Part 3 · Chapters 11–15

Plan costs, prices, cash, pay and the money you need before opening.

Part 4 · Chapters 16–19

Hire, train and support people who teach well and look after others.

Part 5 · Chapters 20–26

Build the day, teach skills and prepare for health, weather and safety needs.

Part 6 · Chapters 27–31

Set up records, fair terms and useful ways to tell people about camp.

Part 7 · Chapters 32–35

Prepare for opening, manage handovers and keep families informed.

Part 8 · Chapters 36–40

Plan special formats, the quiet season and your next careful step.

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

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

Pass through the gates. Make a team challenge.

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