This is a quick planning guide. For the full step-by-step book, browse all 30 chapters.
Make your plan
Choose group leaders and check local staffing, screening and training requirements.
Assign arrival, lunch, activity and pickup jobs. Plan cover for breaks and staff absence.
Practise the pickup check and how to pass on a concern without sharing private details with the whole group.
Picture it
A simple example
One leader can welcome their group while another checks arrivals. Decide who takes over each job if a family needs a longer conversation.
Your next step
Put your choices into a plan you can change and share with your team.
Camp staffing planner