Basic Camp Administration

Program Overview

This course educates current and future camp directors in the administration of camp operations, including health and safety issues, staff organization and recruiting techniques, risk management, and other important aspects. Emphasis is placed on the philosophies, principles, and practices adopted by the American Camp Association (ACA) specific to the requirements for the ACA certification. The course is designed to present specific content in the following management areas:

• Camp director's job and leadership style
• Program design and goals
• Characteristics of program participants
• Staff organization/recruitment
• On-campus recruitment
• Job descriptions
• Risk management
• Problem-solving techniques
• Health, food, and transportation services
• Marketing business and finances

Program Outcomes

• Knowledge and skills in camp program design, recruitment, management, problem-solving, and risk management
• Knowledge of health, food, and transportation services
• Knowledge of criteria for programming unique to the needs and interests of groups
• Knowledge of existing federal and state grant sources
• Preparation for ACA accreditation
• Techniques for collaboration with schools and programs for the deaf
• Networking with prominent organizations of, for and by the deaf
• 3 Professional Studies (PST) credits

Course Information

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• PST 603 - Basic Camp Instruction (3 credits)

 Gallaudet University Spring 2010

Contact Information

Tracey Kempton, Program Logistics Coordinator
Gerald "Bummy" Burstein Leadership Institute
College of Professional Studies and Outreach
Gallaudet University
Hall Memorial Building Room E111C
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 250-2203 Voice & Video Phone
1-866-948-8410 Toll Free: Voice & Video Phone
(202) 448-7316 Fax