| | |  | Business Basics | Home » » Basic Camp Management: An Introduction to Camp Administration (7th Edition) | | | | | | | Description: | | Manage your camp more effectively with the leading textbook for camp administration courses everywhere, including the American Camping Association's Basic Camp Director Course. The authors, seasoned and respected professionals, share their expertise in seventeen insightful and newly revised chapters filled with resources, useful examples, and a wealth of important information on topics important to all camp administrators: The Tradition of Camping, What Is the Camp Director's Job, Where Does the Program Begin, The Participant, Designing the Program, Personnel Organization, Personnel Recruitment, Staff Orientation and Training, Staff Supervision and Performance Appraisal, Selection, Development, and Maintenance of the Site, Risk Management, Operation and Supervision: Central Administrative Services, Marketing, Business and Finance, Volunteers, Evaluation and Reporting , and Professional Growth. It is increasingly critical for camps to prove their importance in the youth-development arena by providing measurable outcomes. This new edition helps you meet the needs of campers, parents, and staff in professional, outcome-driven ways in a more user and Internet friendly format. Produced in cooperation with the American Camp Association (ACA). | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Armand Ball | | Paperback:
| 423 pages | | Publisher:
| Coaches Choice | | Publication Date:
| October 07, 2008 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1606790145 | | Package Length:
| 10.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 4 reviews |
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All the BasicsFeb 19, 2001
By Carey
Basic Camp Management covers all the basics one needs to know about the summer camp industry, plus new sections that include retreat/conference centers. It is a great resource for both the new and vetern camp director. Any one thinking about going into the camping industry should read this book. It covers everything from finances to programming. The book basically reads like a text book with review questions at the end of each chapter. I would reccomend this book as the most comprehensive resource for the summer camp industry to date. It would also be useful in a recreational sciences course.
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A Very Thorough Approach to ManagementFeb 16, 2001
This book is extremely comprehensive and thorough. It walks you through all the aspects of camp management. All the functions that are involved in running a camp are explored. Basic camp management gives enough information for an individual to create their own programs, with the necessary information about development according to age. In addition, the book incorporates many sample forms into the chapters, for example, a health history form. There are also myriad samples provided- such as a sample job descriptions and risk management checklists for camp personnel. There are resources provided for the reader, including organizations and the ACA Code of Ethics. Basic Camp Management is well thought out. It is simple to read and simple to read and serves as an excellent resource for individuals interested in Camp Administration. I found the bulleted lists and checkpoint questions very helpful. This is a great introduction or reference for someone who wants information on hand.
All the basicsMar 16, 2012
By JF
This book is a great way to start thinking about camp management. It's got all the topics you need to be aware of, material to get you started in each area, and is well written.
0 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 very helpful informationMar 02, 2009
By Hannah M. Theophanes
this book has been helpful for me learning what it would take for me to start up my own day camp.
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