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Dan Doyle's Personal Camp Philosophy/16 Camp Objectives


My Personal Camp Philosophy

For more than a decade, my camps have been fully enrolled with waiting lists, and our rate of return is very high. Whether it is a multi-activity program such as Camp Renaissance, or a single sport program such as Basketball Camp, I always set the following 16 objectives:

  1. The camp will be administered in a safe environment.
  2. I will do all I can to discourage bullying.
  3. Campers will be taught the concepts of fair play and teamwork.
  4. Our staff will be a mixture of experienced adults and bright, enthusiastic young people.
  5. Regardless of age, all staff members will be positive role models.
  6. Staffers will be knowledgeable enough, and flexible enough, to work effectively with youngsters who have different aptitudes, and levels of interest.
  7. Campers will aspire to one day become camp counselors.
  8. My camps will be reasonably priced.
  9. Camp parents will know that if a problem exists, I will do everything I can to fix the problem.
  10. We as a staff will do our best to create an environment that fosters within our campers an excitement about coming each day.
  11. Our campers will learn the fundamental skills in the sports of their choice.
  12. Camp will be a place of positive socialization.
  13. Campers will learn the benefits of physical fitness.
  14. Parents and campers will know that I will be there, playing an active role in the administration of the camp, and not merely lending my name.
  15. Campers will learn that if they work at something, good things can happen.
  16. The combination of these fifteen points will add up to great fun, and valuable lessons.

Basketball Hall of Famer, Bob Cousy, has been a valued friend and mentor to me since I attended his wonderful basketball camp in my youth. Bob once said something to me about camp directorship that resonated.

"Each summer, I felt a huge weight of responsibility on my shoulders, because I wanted my campers to have a great experience in a safe, enjoyable place. I took great pleasure in running my camp, but I was always personally absorbed in the program, and constantly concerned about the welfare of the kids. It is a major responsibility."

This is exactly how a good camp director thinks!

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