Plan a Summer Camp. It's Easier Than You Might Think.
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Learn how the experts plan summer camp programs for students. This particular topic is for grant programs such as GEAR UP and TRIO. FOCUS Training is a leadership development company based in Milwaukee, WI. All rights reserved related to content.
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Plan a Summer Camp. It's Easier Than You Might Think.
- 1. Plan a Summer Camp It’s Easier Than You Might Think PRESENTED BY: Anna Batie, WA GEAR UP Lyndsey Howe, FOCUS Training
- 2. Why Hold a Camp • APR requirements • College readiness + non-cognitive skills • Networking • Exposure Campus life • Successful camps lead to greater participation in GEAR UP programs during school year
- 3. It’s Easy If You Do These Things •Location •Students to attend •Partner for programming & content •The details Logistics Agenda Planning Suggested Timeline Checklist
- 4. First Decisions • # of days • # of students – Cohort or Priority – 1:50 trainer to student ratio • Size of program dictates cost & space requirements • Goals of summer program
- 5. FOCUS Training Leadership Experiences Middle School Early High School Upperclassmen & Educators 7th Year • Communication • Self-advocacy • Vision • Teamwork • Life & Career Skills • Learning & Innovation • Media & Technology • College Fit1 • Admissions Process1 • Financial Aid1 • First Year Survival2 • Personal Responsibility2 • Time Management2 • Critical Conversations • Communication • Building a Mentorship Culture
- 6. Site Selection • Central location to schools • Consider: – Cost – Lodging – Campus environment – Meeting with university event planner – Building in a campus tour or SSS presentation
- 7. Sample Program • 15 hours of programming • Track schedule • Access to commons areas • 2-3 students per dorm • Green space
- 8. Recruiting Students • Start early! • Flyers and posters • Coordinators identify students & promote in schools • Application Packet – Student info, emergency contacts, medical info, signed waiver, media release – Anticipate challenges receiving medical info
- 9. Chaperones • 1:10 chaperone to student ratio • Coordinators or affiliated with GU school • Include in participant count • Role at camp – Transport students – Evenings, lunch & free time – Interact during programming – Have a plan for students sent home
- 10. Near Peer Mentors • College students from campus • Student panel • Encourage participation • Interact with students
- 11. Agenda Development • 15 hours of dedicated programming • Built from Leadership Experience selected • Meal times • Nightly entertainment • Be flexible
- 12. Curriculum Features • Build off learning targets & agenda • Personalized • Mistakes we have seen • Recruiting a dozen speakers • Relatable message • Lectures
- 13. Timeline • Jan/Feb – introduce program to coordinators & GEAR UP staff to promote to students • April – applications due • Prior to event • 10 weeks– draft agenda & activity plan • 6 weeks– review proposed curriculum • 4 weeks– review workshop materials • 3 weeks – final agenda • 2 weeks – finalize space requirements, final participant list, evaluation tool
- 14. End On a High Note • Evaluations • Local media coverage • Pictures & media • Graduation session • Completion Certificates • Parent engagement
- 15. Tips to Consider • Camp swag – t-shirts, water bottles, lanyards • Down time • Snacks & breaks • Non-summer months • Balance classroom with interactivity
- 16. Questions? Presentation online at – info@focustraining.com www.transition.focustraining.com Lyndsey Howe – lyndsey.howe@focustraining.com Anna Batie – AnnaB@wsac.wa.gov