Internship--programming ideas
- 1. Programming for All-Star Ballpark Heaven Tournament Format: Denise isexpecting6hoursof the dayto be committedtobaseball activitieswithone hourfor lunch.I providedapotential weeklyscheduleatthe bottomof thisdocumentwithsome optionsof how to allotthe campers’time.Ialsoprovidedsome recommendationsforhow todeal withsevere weather. It may be wise toprovide alistof sports/activitiesforeachfamilytoasktheircamperwhich sports/activitiestheywouldlike todo.Thiswaywhenthe campershowsup to camp,there can be a way of arrangingthe campersto the sports theychose toplay forthe week.Iam not sure if Denise planson allowingdaycampersaswell asovernightcampersforthose wholive close by. The counselorswill likely needbackgroundchecksdone before hiring. Youalsomaywant toconsiderorganizingthe kidsintoage groupsso 8 yearoldsare not competingagainst14 yearolds. Many activities/sportsmaybe heldoff campusand take a busor van to the location. Vanrentals Counselors:Dutiesinclude but are notlimitedto:makingsure eachcampergetsto eachactivity, addressingeach camper’s healthsituation(manykidsare onmedicationorare allergictocertainfoods whichisa verycomplicatedprocess…Irecommendacquiringanentire listfromeachparentof each respective camper’smedical scenario),make sure eachcamperisindorm at settime etc. Counselors alsoassistinmany coachingof sports. Itlookslike Denise plansonhavingabout6teamsof 72 kids pairedto one counselorforanactivity.If coacheswere hiredtocome in to helpoutwithcertainsports theywill typically be paidlessbecause theyare notwiththe kidsthe majorityof the day. The counselors shouldbe advisedtoeitherreceive orrenew theircprcertification.Thisisusuallypaidforbythe organization asisall training. Potential Employees:Advertisingopenpositionsforthiscampshouldbe one of the top priorities. Many of the counselorsmaycome fromall overif the camp is advertisedwell. Withapopularand prestigious
- 2. place such as the Fieldof Dreams,itshouldnotbe difficulttofindqualifiedcoaches/counselors.Another veryimportantthingtoconsiderisa trainingstaff.I wouldhighlyrecommendemployingatrainingstaff to be on the facilitysite atleastuntil the campersgoto sleep.Manymedical issuesunfortunatelycan arise, especiallywiththe age group8-14. The trainingstaff will likelybe the highestpaidemployees outside of the headcounselorsandor people directly below.Manytimes,fortunately,the trainingstaff may onlydeal withbloodynoses,bruises,cutsorscrapes.But incase that emergencysituationdoes occur it will be greatto supplythe campwitha trainingstaff.Youmay evendecide to provide some internshippositionstoattract college students(soyoudonothave to hire the most expensive training staff inthe country). Additionally,incase of a situationwhere acamperhappenstobreakhis leg,you will needthe trainingstaff togetthere immediatelyandtransportthatcamperto the hospital assoon as possible…tothe rightisalinkgivingacheaperoptiontowhat trainerscan drive inorderto getaround more easily Golf carts. You couldalso use these cartsto deliverwatertoeach activity/sportonfacility groundssuch as these Waterjugs.I recommendhavingone of these ateachactivity/sport (andone per dug out) all week,especiallywiththe heatof summerandbeingonturf (whichismuchhotterthan grass, as I am sure youare aware).Inthe firstyear that turf will be scorchinghotand at timescan be unbearable inthe heatof 90 degrees. So,promotingemploymentonthe website wouldlikelybe smart inorder to findsome qualifiedtrainers etc. Outside expertise criteria:Typicallycoachesorcounselors(asageneral rule) should ideally be better than the campersthemselvesatwhateveractivityitisandhave muchmore experience atthatactivity. Experience beingmostimportantaswell asthe abilitytoteachthe skills.ObviouslystressingFUN asthe top priority. Some coachesmayqualifyforamore costlysalaryif theyhave certifiedcoaching experience inacertainarea. Potential Activities *Assuming1 counselorassignedto eachgroup ofkids* Icebreakeractivities:Firstcouple daysit couldbe funto some activitiesforthe kidstogetto know eachother.Name games,activitiesthatgetkidsactive Potential Cost Per Athlete Equipment Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 None needed. None needed. http://www.greatgroupgames.com/icebreaker- games-for-kids.htm-- gameswhile introducing each other May start to be difficult withover 50 kids. Archery: bows- considerwhatkindof bows/arrowstouse/aswell ashow many
- 3. Stationarytargethttp://www.flaghouse.com/Athletic/Archery-PN=3&NavLink=true(costs inside) camp/classall equipmentincluded=http://www.flaghouse.com/Class-Camp-Archery- Cart-item-15355 $1,525.00 Potential Cost perathlete Equipmentfixed cost Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids Bows,arrows, standsect included= 1,525.00 Counselorwith experience Sourcesabove^^ No more than 40. But also dependson amountof equipment. - Life expectancy:Some researchtoldme ayearand at leastthe arrows will needtobe replaced.Bowsshouldlastlonger.Although,thiscampisnot all yeararoundso equipment couldlastlonger. Teamwork games: Gamesthat make the kidsuse theirbrainandworktogether! Example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Oa3JwW19IU.Cheap,typicallythese gamesdo not needmuchequipment. Potential cost perathlete Equipmentfixed cost Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0… dependson equipment. Equipmentvaries, may notneed equipmentatall None needed. Counselorshould suffice Sourcesabove^^ Unlimited Minute to win it: You can use the showas an example forwhattype of gamestouse. - These typesof gamesare veryexcitingandcan produce a veryentertainingtimeforthe kids. Verycheapas well. Potential costper athlete Equipmentfixed cost Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids
- 4. $0… dependson equipment. A stopwatchand whichevergames are decided, decidesequipment Counselorshould suffice gamesto play Depends onthe game but you coulddo up to 40 Yoga: Eitherbringingina yogainstructoror just providingavideoforthe kidstomaybe tone downfor the remainderof the night,orto wake themup inthe morning.YouTube providesmanyyogavideos. - Likelybe easiesttojust have instructorleadkidsinyoga Potential costper athlete Equipmentfixed cost Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 Yoga mats or just use grass or gym floor.Mats: $30 (40) Coachesor counselors Can show videoor justhave counselor/coach leadit.Both cheap options yoga mat prices beginnersyoga Unlimited (needspace) - Life expectancy:Matsshouldlasta longtime. Card games: Anothercheap/funactivityforkids.Multipletypesof cardgamesto play. - Onlydifficultymightbe if there are 15 kids.You wouldneedtoseparate the groupinto2 with2 decksof cards (1 pergroup).Card gameswouldlikelyneedtobe held indoorsdue towind etc. Before bedactivity. Potential costper athlete Equipmentfixed cost Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 Deck of cards: as cheapas $3. None needed card games Likelynomore than 10 perset of cards
- 5. Guestspeakers:Somethingtoconsiderforaneducational talkwiththe kids. Frisbee Golf:Anopportunityforkidstoplaya sport theymaynot have much experience playing…might be difficultcreatingacourse butcouldbe fun. - Can use hulahoopsas holesandspreadthemthroughout.Mightbe a difficultgame tosetupbut couldbe fun.May wantto get a few setsof discsfor potentially3teamscompetingpergroup. Potential costper athlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 justfixedcosts Disc sets(3): roughly$80 pendingshipping Hula hoopset(30 in) (12): $56 Counseloror coach whohas played Price options (for driver/mid range/andputter discs. hulahoop prices setof 12 No more than 24 per game. - Life expectancy:Boththe hulahoopsandFrisbee discsshouldlastverylongaslongas theyare not treatedterribly. Fire starting/education: Teach the kidshow to start a fire or teachvaluable lessonsinemergency situations.Possible guestspeaker. - Couldlikelyuse coachorcounselorbutwouldneedsome experience forthistype of work. Whoeverisultimatelycoaching/instructingthisactivitywill needtohave theirownlessonplan to go throughas well aseveryothercoach. Potential costper athlete Equipmentfixedcosts Outside expertise Sources $0 Likelynoequipment needed Wouldneedsomeone withexperience,boy scout possibly. None Videogames:Possible beforebedactivity.Couldbe acheaperconsole—computergames,older consoles.
- 6. - EBay may be cheapestoptionforgamingconsoles(i.e.Xbox 360,Xbox One,or playstation), wouldneedcontrollersaswell.KeepinmindeBayitemsoftensell quicklyandcanbe more complicatedthanothersites.Counselorcanmonitorahandful of kidsbut I wouldnot recommendputtingalarge groupof kids(over5) in a room withonlya certainamountof controllersavailable toplay.Unlessyouwere inclinedtopurchase multiple consolesthenyou couldentertainabout10-15 campersina room. Potential costper athlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 justfixedcosts BestBuy costs anywhere from $700-$1,000 (2 Xbox ones) pendingthe type of package purchased. Wouldneedtoask youabout TV options. Batteries:$30-$40 None needed BestBuy 10-15 campers to 2 consoles - Life expectancy:consoleandcontrollersshouldbe goodfor10-15 years(thatis if youbuy an Xbox One or newPlaystation).Make sure kidstake goodcare of controllers. Notesonequipmentfixedcosts: Xbox 360’sare cheapestbutmaybe difficulttofindnew ones. Xbox 360’s are on the decline astheywere inventedin2005. Xbox one andthe new PlayStationare typically the consoleskidsthisage are playingbutmostexpensiveof the types. Horseshoe throwing: Anotheractivitytheymaynothave muchexperience playing.FoundonDick’s Sportinggoods http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/products/horseshoes.jsp - Solidgame witha groupof 12 or so kids.Irecommendbuying3setsof decenthorseshoesusing the linkI sent,whichtakesyoutoDick’ssite.Each set comeswith4 horseshoes andacouple of stakes.Ialso postedalinkwiththe rulesof the game,as I am not too familiarwithit.
- 7. Potential costper athlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 justfixedcosts Dick’s(3 sets): $180 Counselororcoach withexperience and knowledgeof the game Horseshoesset prices Rules Typically2v2 at each stationso dependson the purchase # - Life expectancy:Iamnot too sure how longthisequipmentlasts…butif youbuysteel horseshoesIwouldimaginethatwill lastforever. Relay games: Many sportsto choose from, alwaysa solidactivity. - The nice thingabout havingcoachesisthat theycan come up withthe gamesthemselvesin theirownlessonplan.Ididputa linkbelow of some optionsincase theyneededsome.Many timesnoequipmentisneeded. Potential costper athlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside Expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 justfixedcosts Wouldfluctuate pendingonthe type of game. None needed Relaygames Unlimited Nutritioneducation: Guestspeaker? - Thiswould likelybe aone time aweekthingwhere all the campersare togetherfora speaker. Couldbe a half hour or up to an hour. I founda website thathassome veryprominentspeakers on the listandI believe itprovidesawayto bookspeakersthroughthe site.Take alookif thisis somethingyouare interestedin.Ialsofounda site thatkindof depictsthe range of costs we may expecttosee whenfindingaguestspeaker. Potential costper athlete Equipmentfixedcosts Outside expertise Sources
- 8. $0 justfixedcosts Cost variespending speaker Speaker?Orcounselor Guestspeakeroptions Speakerrates Watch a movie:Wouldneedprojector/seating?,simpletoknockouta couple hours - I understandyoualreadyhave thatprojectorsothat I am sure wouldbe perfectforthis.Likely wouldgatherupall the campers/counselorsanddothisat night.Wouldnotrequire coaches. Potential costper athlete Equipmentfixedcosts Outside expertise Sources $0 justfixedcosts Powerto run projector? None needed None - Life expectancy:Notsure if projectorshouldbe takenintoaccount. Martial arts: Potentiallybringsomeone in/maybeanhouror so of brief lessonswithkids/self defense - Likelywouldneedtobringinsomeone whoactuallyhasa beltof some kind.Unlikelytofindtoo manycounselorsorcoaches witha martial arts background.Noequipmentwouldbe neededas we wouldlikelyjustdobeginnerbasics. Youmayneedto advertise thisneedonthe website due to the difficultyof findingexperience like this. Potential costper athlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 None needed Unsure of costs None Up to 40 (space needed) Stargazing/education: Go to the fieldandhave the kidsspreadoutand relax/orhave guestcome inand describe sights - If this wasa lessseriousactivityyoucouldhonestlyjustuse itasa before bedactivitywhere a counselorjustusesthe starapp on the phone to pinpointall the differentstars.Couldwork
- 9. reallywell.Ihave neverheardof apersonwhospecializesin thistocome and talkaboutit. If youwantedto buya telescopethatcouldbe somethingthe kidswouldfindprettycool.Though, it wouldtake some knowledgeonhow touse the telescope.Aftersome research,mostpeople wouldnotbuya telescope forunder$300 and some of the bestare upwardsof $4000. Potential costper athlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources $0 Telescope?-$300^^ Expertlikelyneeded Advice forbeginners - Life expectancy:Wouldlikelylastalongtime. Swimming:Not sure if goingoff the site isan optionbutif theyhave anhour or 2 to headto the pool on a hot day,couldbe nice. - I am sure you are well aware of the Dyersville area soif there isa pool thatyou wantedtorent out or justgo to withabout15 campers thatwouldbe somethingyoucoulddo. Youalso could do swimminglessonsaswell.Alwaysrefreshingduringthe summer. Potential cost perathlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside experts Sources Ideal # of kids $0 justfixed costs Rentingoutpool or justuse Coach/Counselor wouldneed swimming experience Unsure of pool inarea Dependson the size of the pool Track and Field:activitieswherethe kidscantesttheirdifferentskillsusingactivitiesfromameet. (sprints,shotput,ect) - Nowthat I have thoughtaboutit, thismightbe too difficulttodowithoutanactual track. Unless youare able to rentout a nearbyhighschool track. Let me know if thisissomethingthat interestsyou,butfornowI will holdoff onthe research. Volleyball:Unsure of accessto a volleyballcourt,butan option.
- 10. - If no sand volleyball courts/orgymcourtsare available withinreasonabledistance,youcould considerjustbuyingthe netandpoststo put ingrass which wouldstill be veryfun(alsosafer than hardwoodsurfaces).Iamunsure if there will be space toput thisinbut I will postalinkto a volleyball setbelow,youcandetermineif youwantone or twosets.Consideringthatusually6 v 6 allowsfor12 kidstoplayat a time onone net.I put 2 optionsonDick’sas the site to check out,but eBaycouldhave some betterdeals…justdealingwithshadypeople sometimescanbe too muchof a hassle.The firstlinkIpostedhadsome bad reviewsbutsome of those reviews were fromcollege volleyballplayerswhomostlikelyabuse the net.14yr oldsand youngerwill not produce thatsort of a beating…sothe 2nd optioncouldbe betterdue to itbeingcheaper. Take a look. Potential cost perathlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside experts Sources Ideal # of kids $0 justfixed costs 1st optionis$170 2nd optionis$90 Coach or counselorwho played Dick's setprices Otheroption 12 kidsto a net - Life expectancy:Volleyballsandnetshouldlasta longtime withthisage group. Volunteerwork: Have kidsdo somethingwithinthe community/cleanupgarbage - It was difficulttofindclearvolunteeropportunitiesforkidsonline inDyersvillesoyoumayknow betterthanI do aboutvolunteerworkofferedthere.Ithinkitwouldbe wise toconsiderdoing somethinglikethis,especiallywithsome of the unfortunate negative reactionfromthe communityaboutthe facilitypotentiallygoingup.The communitywoulddefinitelycome to appreciate itif the kidsdidsomethingonce aweektohelp out.Letme know if thisissomething youwouldbe interestedin. Major sports: soccer, flagfootball,basketball… - Prettyeasyto findcoaches/counselorswhohave aton of experienceplayingmainstreamsports like these.Searchinglocal highschool kids andcollegesforworkwouldbe agoodidea. Soccer I recommendhaving5more ballsthan kids.Sowhateversize of the group,let’ssay15… I would buy20. You don’tneedthe bestbecause the kidslikelywon’tcomplainatthatage… Soccer balls.There’salinktosoccer.comwithsome optionsof bulkdeals.Ialsoam not sure onif you planon wantinggoalsandbasketball hoopsbutthose are obviouslyprettycrucial tothose two
- 11. sports.Football youmayonlyneedthe footballsforthe type of drillsthe kidswoulddoand some cones.I don’thave muchknowledge inunderstandingwhatagoodfootball feelslike butI wouldimagine footballsdeteriorate muchlessquicklythansoccerballs. Itwouldbe wise to purchase some flagfootball beltssothe kidscanplayactual games. Potential cost perathlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 fixedcosts Futbols+bag:$330 100 cones+cone strap: $42 Coervergoals: $370 Footballs:$40 (1) Basketballs:good onesappearto be $35 each Coach or counselor Qualityfutbols Cones/pennies Coerversoccer goals Footballs Basketballs Flagbelts Soccer: 11 v 11 Football:8v8 Baskebtall:5 v 5 - The Selectsoccerballsinthe firstlinkare verynice…youdo nothave to buy those I wasjust havingtrouble findingthe cheapones! - The secondlinklabeledcones/penniesseemstobe a gooddeal.Also,youwouldwanttobuy penniesforcoachestoseparate kidsintoteams formultiple sports.Youcanfindthatthrough the same link. - The third linkare the type of goals youwouldmostlikelypurchase insteadof the bighunky official soccergoals.These goalsare notincredibleeasytomove butmucheasiertostore than real goals.If you are notinterestedinpurchasingbiggoalslike thatyoucan considerbuying PUGG goalslike these PUGGgoals.The smallerthe goalsthough,the more limitedthe coachis ingamesto play. - I couldnot findbulksize purchasesforfootballsbutWilson.comgave anideaof whatyouthand juniorpricesforindividual ballslookslike.All around$40. - The last linklookslike agoodsite tobuy basketballsinbulk…althoughIamstill unsure of your hoopsituationandwhere theywouldplay.
- 12. - Life expectancy: Footballs,soccerballs,basketballs- lastyears.Cones- lastforever.Pennies- rips etc.may require apurchase of more ina few years.Coervergoals- About6years.Flagbelts- replace every3years Down time: SimilartoLoras,there isa time inthe day whenthe campersgeta time to laydownand rest. - Thiswas essentiallynaptime andIbelieve itwasabout45 minuteslong.Alsogoodforthe counselorswhocancatch a breakas well. FieldTrips: Unsure of the abilitytodoso… but a trip to the zooor aquariumwouldbe funforthe kids. Or otherattractionsin Dubuque/Dyersville. - Once again,I am sure youare muchmore knowledgeableof the DyersvilleareabutI will posta linkanyway!If youwere interestedinpossiblygoingfurthertoa destinationwithazooect just letme knowand I can finda place. Potential costper athlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Attractionsinlinkare free None needed/unless wanttour guide Dyersvilleattractions Dodgeball:probablycoulduse anytype of balls…mightwantto go withsofter. - I am not sure thiscouldnecessarilybe anactivitytosignupfor due to itssimple game playbutit couldbe useful forfree time activity. Itwouldprobablybe wise to use softballssoI will domy bestto findsome online. The linkIpostedshowssome goodoptions…itwouldjustdependon the size of the groupplayingdodgeballforhow manyyouwant. Potential cost perathlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0… fixedcosts Costsvary None needed Dodgeballs Unlimited Life expectancy- The softerballsmayneedtobe replacedeveryyearor2.
- 13. Wiffleball:Kidsmayevenhave ownequipmentforwhiffleball…(whiffleballbatandwhiffle balls). - For whiffleball you wouldwanttoplayona shortenedfielddue tothe shortdistance thatthe ball travels.Iposteda linktoan example of whatthe gamesmightlooklike.Youmightneed some simple basestoputdown.Whiffleball usuallydoesnotrequiremitts,justbatsandballs. In the secondlinkyoucan findbatsas well. Ifounda goodlinkfromDick’sfor some baseswhich shouldworkwell. Potential cost perathlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids Whiffleballs:$32 (24) Bases:$20 None needed Whiffleball Prices (forwhiffle balls/bats) Bases/pitchers rubber No more than 9 v 9 - Life expectancy:All equipmentwilllastafew yearsas longas it istreatedwell. Ultimate Frisbee:Easyin termsof equipment.Onlyneedthe Frisbee andmaybe asetof cones. - Can use conesfromsite I postedearlier.Ipostedalinkwithsome optionsonbulksizedFrisbee deals.Coachcan provide lessonplansoreallyall that’sneededare some Frisbees,penniesand cones. Potential cost perathlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 justfixed costs Frisbees:$122 (12) Might need more Coach or counselor Ultimate frisbees Up to 40 per field Life expectancy- Frisbeesshouldlastmore than5 years Rock Climbing:Unsure of the availabilityof somewhere togobutan idea. - I had trouble findinganyrockclimbingplacesinDyersvillebutif youknow of any letme know. Coaches/counselorswouldneedtobe trainedtouse the equipmentbeforethe weekof camp starts.
- 14. Hiking: Couldgoto the Minesof Spainhere inDubuque - The Minesof Spainisa verypopularplace togo to here inDubuque.Manyof my friendsgo,itis a prettyincredible place andif there istime tomake the tripduringthe weekIwoulddefinitely recommendit.Isubmittedalinkbelow if youare still unfamiliarwithit. Youmay notneedany outside expertiseif youfindacounselor/coachthatisveryfamiliarwiththe Minesof SpainbutI do believe youcanaccessa guide throughthe website. WhenIcheckedoutthe website itlooks like theymayevendokidscampsso if you are interestedyoucouldcheckthatout,otherwise I knowpeople justgowhenever.If youwouldjustlike tosticktothe Dyersvilleareathatisokay too! Potential cost perathlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 justfixed costs Free Counseloror coach/or go on camp, guide Minesof Spain Around50 Biking: Wouldbe difficultsupplyingbikes,butrentingmaybe apossibility. - I am unsure of trailsto take in Dyersville butIbelieve thereare some inDubuque.Iputina source throughyellowpageswithsome optionsonrenting.Likelygoingtowanttofinda counselor/coachwithsome knowledge of potential trailsinthe area.I providedamapof potential trailstotake withinthe area. Potential cost perathlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 justfixed Call in Someone with experience Bike rentals Potential trails Around30 Life expectancy- rent Bonfire:Couldhave a bigfire for all the kids.Smoresect - I am not sure where a goodspotmightbe to have a large fire butyou wouldneedtogetsome biglogsin bulk.Yourknowledge of the Dyersville areashouldhelpyouwiththat.
- 15. Potential cost perathlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 justfixed costs Couldnotfind site None needed None Unlimited Freeze tag: Seemstobe a populargame playedbythe kidshere at sportscamp - Justneedan area forkidsto run around,no equipmentneeded.Coachorcounselorshould knowthe rulesof the game. Potential cost perathlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 $0 None needed None Unlimited Tennis:Couldtake a bus to nearbycourts.May needtosupplyracquetsandballs. - Coach/counselorwithexperience shouldsuffice.Isubmittedalinkbelow withsome optionsfor tennisgear. Unfortunately,Iwasnot able tofindbulkwaysto purchase tennisracquets. Potential cost perathlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 justfixed costs Tennisracquets Coach or counselor Tennisgear Dependson size of court… 2 v 2 at each court. Around 25 Life expectancy- due tothislevel of play,likely4years. Bowling:Take busto bowlingalley.Fairlycheap.
- 16. - Royal Lanesand SupperClubinDyersvillenexttoBeckmanHScouldbe an option.Unsure of pricesto rentout an alleybutI wouldbe surprisedif itwasmore thanexpected. Potential cost perathlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 justfixed costs Cost of rent/need to call None needed Royal lanesin Dyersville Dependson size of alley. Around30-40 Golf:Couldheadoutto a range nearbyand hitsome balls/teachhow toswing - Counselororcoach whohas played. Iposteda linkwithsome informationonrenting.Iwould recommendjustdoingthe drivingrange due tolikelyatonof inexperience fromcampers.Could be disastrousif actuallywentoutandplayedsome holes.If youknow of a differentplace togo to nearbythat workstoo. Many kidswill have theirownclubssomaybe advisingthemtobring themwouldbe smart. Potential cost perathlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 justfixed costs Cost of rent Coach or counselor Rental information Around30 Fishing:Headout to pond/orthe river.May needtosupplypolesunlesskidscanbringown. - Similartogolf,kidswill likelyhave theirownpoles.Ihaven’tgone fishinginalongtime somy knowledge inthisareawill be limited.If youknow some areasinDyersvilletodosome fishing thiscouldbe a greatideaon a nice day. Potential cost perathlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 Just fixed costs Polesprovidedby campers Counseloror coach None Around30
- 17. Tug-of-war:Prettygoodgame to getthe kidspumpedup.Wouldonlyneedtosupplyrope. - A headto headcompetitionbetweenbaseball teamscouldbe veryfun.Iam unsure of the size of rope youwouldneedif say12 v 12 tug of war competition…butIposteda linkwithsome decentsizedropes. Potential cost perathlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids $0 justfixed costs Up to $87 for rope None needed Rope prices Dependson size of the rope Life expectancy- rope 10years ScavengerHunt: Couldprovide ascavengerhuntat the field…hiddenobjectsthroughoutandalistof themfor eachkidto cross off. - Coulduse objectsfromthe giftshopto hide throughout.Potentiallyuse the giftshopitemsas prizes. Iwouldrecommend havingmaybe acouple counselorsoverseethe scavengerhunt. Potential cost perathlete Equipmentfixed costs Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids None None None needed None Unlimited
- 18. Weekly Schedule Notes Weather Permitting - If it rains or storms we can swap in any of the indoor activities I have put above. Relay games/minute to win it/bowling/ team building/cards/ video games. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Figuredwouldbe agood day forgettingto know fellowcampers. *Assuming72 kidsper activitywith1 counselor* I gave optionsinthe eveningsof each day because of the potential of doing both. I was unsure if there wouldbe some sort of final sendoff with awardsetc. Might be a goodidea. WEEKLY SCHEDULE Morning Lunch Afternoon Evening Bed Monday Ice breaker activitiesand Archery 1 hr/Icebreaker activities Team building games Guest speaker Video games/cards Tuesday Fishing Football and Soccer Swimming Movie TV/lights out Wednesday Golf Tug-of-war Ultimate Frisbee and football Scavengerhunt or bowling Video games/cards Thursday Tennis Down time Mines of Spain Volleyball or dodgeball Video games/cards Friday Volunteer work Guest speaker during lunch Minute to win it Bonfire/smores etc/final ceremony? Video games/cards