Before Camp:
October- determine camp’s date and location
October - inquire about the process involved in reserving the location. Mark the earliest possible date to make the reservation in your calendar
At date ascertained in previous step - reserve location
April (Post-FRC competitions) - have meetings to complete the following steps:
Plan activities and do research
Make a schedule for days of the camp
Adopt the permission slip to fit dates
Adopt the flyer to fit dates
Purchase the necessary supplies
Practice doing the activities beforehand, if necessary
Coordinate volunteers
April - Advertise the camp
Post camp around town at libraries and local message boards (some stores and local cafes have them)
April (as soon as permission slips and money start coming in) - collect permission slips and money
Write and send confirmation emails to parents who sign up
One week prior to camp - Set up a binder with activities, schedule, rosters, camper information, and permission slips collected
Earliest possible time prior to camp - pack all materials needed for camp
April until camp time - continue to communicate with parents, send additional information, etc
During Camp:
Camp day(s) - run camp
After Camp:
After camp - send out post-camp survey
Campers love catching the balls thrown by our robot!