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.TRANSCRIPT
Plan a Summer Camp It’s Easier Than You Might Think
PRESENTED BY:
Anna Batie, WA GEAR UP
Lyndsey Howe, FOCUS Training
• 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
•Location
•Students to attend
•Partner for programming & content
•The details Logistics
Agenda Planning
Suggested Timeline
Checklist
It’s Easy If You Do These Things
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
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
Site Selection
• Central location to schools
• Consider: – Cost
– Lodging
– Campus environment
– Meeting with university event planner
– Building in a campus tour or SSS presentation
Sample Program
• 15 hours of programming
• Track schedule
• Access to commons areas
• 2-3 students per dorm
• Green space
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
• 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
• College students from campus
• Student panel
• Encourage participation
• Interact with students
Near Peer Mentors
• 15 hours of dedicated programming
• Built from Leadership Experience selected
• Meal times
• Nightly entertainment
• Be flexible
Agenda Development
• Build off learning targets & agenda
• Personalized
• Mistakes we have seen
• Recruiting a dozen speakers
• Relatable message
• Lectures
Curriculum Features
• 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
• Evaluations
• Local media coverage
• Pictures & media
• Graduation session
• Completion Certificates
• Parent engagement
End On a High Note
• Camp swag – t-shirts, water bottles, lanyards
• Down time
• Snacks & breaks
• Non-summer months
• Balance classroom with interactivity
Tips to Consider
Presentation online at –
www.transition.focustraining.com
Lyndsey Howe – [email protected]
Anna Batie – [email protected]
Questions?