Basic Camp Management: An Introduction to Camp Administration
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (624 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0876031882 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 360 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This instructional guide serves both as a learning resource for the novice camp director and as a quick reference for the more experienced director. Covering 14 topics of study identified by the American Camping Association as core areas of knowledge for camping professionals, this book includes discussions of leadership, participation, program design, risk management, finances, marketing, site and facilities, and strategic planning. Interpretive charts, tables, and graphics illustrate both the basics and the nuances of camp administration. Each topic is followed by a series of checkpoints and questions to be used as tools for further review.
"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 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
They live on Sanibel Island, Florida.. Armand Ball has served as the chief executive of the American Camping Association and is one of the founders of the International Camping Fellowship. Beverly Ball has served as the publication director for the American Camping Association and as a trainer for the Girl Scouts
"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