Basic Camp Management: An Introduction to Camp Administration (7th Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (603 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1606790145 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 423 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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"An essential! Used as textbook for university camp administration courses, translated into four languages, featuring an emphasis on personnel issues." -- Linda Pulliam, Steering Committee Member, International Camping Fellowship, Clarksville, VA
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. 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. Manage your camp more effectively with the leading textbook for camp administration courses everywhere, including the American Camping Association's Basic Camp Director Course. Produced in cooperation with the American Camp Association (ACA).. It is increasingly critical for camps to prove their importance in the youth-devel
"Not All is Glamorous About Management" according to Ralph Strickland. My daughter - in college - thinks this book is quite useful. Glad she does - as the professor gave her little choice about it as her textbook.. "All the basics" according to Amazon Customer. 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.. A Very Thorough Approach to Management 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