Camp Policies

View a recommended breakdown of how educational summer camp can be structured.

Operating summer camp is a team effort. Program Directors, Summer Staff, Interns, and Volunteers all work together to create a safe and fun experience where campers can feel accepted, successful, and energized.

View a recommended timeline checklist to prepare for a successful educational summer camp.

Developing a system to order and organize materials needed to operate summer camp.

View sample policies regarding employee expectations, training, dress code, and confidentiality.

View sample policies regarding how an organization might effectively approach camper behavior management.

The most important responsibility of all staff is the safety of campers, volunteers, and colleagues. These samples include a safety plan, releasing campers to caregivers, if there is a displaced camper, emergency procedures, and additional safety guidelines.

Sample procedures for administering medication and general first aid practices.

Sample procedures for safely transporting registered campers to and from home or on field trips.

Sample food and meal ordering, prep, distribution, and clean-up procedures.

Sample service philosophy policy and customer service tips.

Sample language regarding mandated reporting.