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ERIC Number: EJ965321
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 5
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
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Strategies for Developing a University-Sponsored Youth Sports Summer Camp
Walsh, David
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), v82 n9 p24-27, 50 Nov-Dec 2011
During the summer, universities have the ability to offer on-campus camps that serve the health, physical activity, and educational needs of youths. However, the tasks, responsibilities, time, and knowledge needed to run a camp can be overwhelming. This article describes the administrative components of the lessons learned from the development of a four-year, self-sufficient, fee-based, physical activity and sports summer camp for 7- to 14-year-old girls and boys. Recommendations for designing and implementing a successful summer camp address (1) meeting the university's tripartite mission, (2) navigating university bureaucracy, (3) organizing and implementing a marketing strategy, (4) hiring and managing employees, and (5) developing risk management and safety policies. (Contains 1 table.)
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Tel: 800-213-7193; Fax: 703-476-9527; e-mail: info@aahperd.org; Web site: http://www.aahperd.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Higher Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
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