Basic Camp Management : An Introduction to Camp Administration

This practical, 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 pertinent to the previous discussion to be used as a tool for further review.

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. They live on Sanibel Island, Florida.