plan a summer camp. it's easier than you might think

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Plan a Summer Camp It’s Easier Than You Might Think PRESENTED BY: Anna Batie, WA GEAR UP Lyndsey Howe, FOCUS Training

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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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Page 1: Plan a Summer Camp. It's Easier Than You Might Think

Plan a Summer Camp It’s Easier Than You Might Think

PRESENTED BY:

Anna Batie, WA GEAR UP

Lyndsey Howe, FOCUS Training

Page 2: Plan a Summer Camp. It's Easier Than You Might Think

• APR requirements

• College readiness + non-cognitive skills

• Networking

• Exposure Campus life

• Successful camps lead to greater participation in GEAR UP programs during school year

Why Hold a Camp

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•Location

•Students to attend

•Partner for programming & content

•The details Logistics

Agenda Planning

Suggested Timeline

Checklist

It’s Easy If You Do These Things

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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

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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

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Site Selection

• Central location to schools

• Consider: – Cost

– Lodging

– Campus environment

– Meeting with university event planner

– Building in a campus tour or SSS presentation

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Sample Program

• 15 hours of programming

• Track schedule

• Access to commons areas

• 2-3 students per dorm

• Green space

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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

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• 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

Chaperones

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• College students from campus

• Student panel

• Encourage participation

• Interact with students

Near Peer Mentors

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• 15 hours of dedicated programming

• Built from Leadership Experience selected

• Meal times

• Nightly entertainment

• Be flexible

Agenda Development

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• Build off learning targets & agenda

• Personalized

• Mistakes we have seen

• Recruiting a dozen speakers

• Relatable message

• Lectures

Curriculum Features

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• 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

Timeline

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• Evaluations

• Local media coverage

• Pictures & media

• Graduation session

• Completion Certificates

• Parent engagement

End On a High Note

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• Camp swag – t-shirts, water bottles, lanyards

• Down time

• Snacks & breaks

• Non-summer months

• Balance classroom with interactivity

Tips to Consider

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Presentation online at –

[email protected]

www.transition.focustraining.com

Lyndsey Howe – [email protected]

Anna Batie – [email protected]

Questions?