ERIC Number: EJ965321
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 5
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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.)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Physical Activities, Summer Programs, Youth Opportunities, Youth Programs, College School Cooperation, Change Strategies, Educational Strategies, Program Descriptions, Program Development, Elementary School Students, Institutional Mission, Design Preferences
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
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Language: English
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