Courtney

Malm
Jenna Hall
Taylor Beatty

Camp Discovery
Home Away From Home

Population
Children ages 6-21 with disabilities
Age groups in attendance for the different camps:
6-9 yr. olds (June 7th-12th)

10-12 yr. olds (June 14th- 26th)

13-15 yr. olds (July 6th-18th)
16-21 yr. olds (July 20th-August 1st)

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Discovery

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Home Away
from Home

Program
Provide services for children with special needs.
One-on-one therapy, group therapy, crafts,
swimming, horse back riding, guest speakers,
educational groups, fieldtrips, dance, music
therapy, camp fires, talent show, minute to win
it, and movies outside.
Create atmosphere that fosters encouraging
self-reliance, independence, social interaction,
communication, and self-esteem.

Mission
To foster a safe and judgment free atmosphere for
individuals to understand their potential while enriching
the lives of children and their families.

Goals and Objectives

To promote exploration of leisure skills for children within
their functional limits.
To improve occupational skills (ADLs, IADLs, Play, Leisure,
Social Participation, and Education) through experiences that
will increase their independence in the community and build
positive self-esteem.

To encourage participation in separate and inclusive

workshops with family.

Federal and State legislation

Regulations
OSHA guidelines
Lodging in Minnesota Youth Camp License
MN statues, Chapter 157 (section 157.16)
Criminal Background Checks
Driver and Vehicle Records
Immunizations
MN Predatory Offender Registry
MN Fair Labor Standards Acts (MN Statues 177.24)

Primary Activities
Arts & Crafts

Therapeutic horse-back riding

Movie night by the lake

Archery

Swimming and beach activities

Biking

Boating, fishing, canoeing/paddle boats

Hayrides

Campfires and sing-a-longs

Sensory room

Team sports and yard games

Tie dying t-shirts

Karaoke night/ talent show

Frame of Reference and

Support Services
Person, environment, occupation performance

If something isnt working, we can easily change different

parts until we find what was causing the problem. It can be
with the individual or within the program/camp itself.

Financial/Economic
Considerations
$

The Lawrence Family Foundation Grants: $9,350

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation: Grants for

Youth with Disabilities $10,000-$75,000
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Grants for
Child and Youth Programs: supports organizations
that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional,
and spiritual welfare of children, amounts vary

Marketing Plan
Camp Pricing
12 days-$500
6 day-$250
Expenses:
First summer
$200,000
Revenue-$70,000 (plus private
donations)
All other summers
$65,000
Revenue-$70,000 (plus private
donations)

Staffing/Salaries:
Camp Counselors- $2,500

OTRs $5,000
COTAs $4,500
Nurses $4,500
Cooks $2,500

Wait staff- $7.25

Other Expenses:
Food, Craft supplies, rec. games, contractors,
materials to build cabins/dining hall, utilities,
telecommunications, vehicles, gas, paddle boats,
canoes, medical supplies, adaptive equipment,
bunk beds, blankets/pillows, supplies (toilet paper,
paper towels, etc.), liability insurance
Total amount anticipated listed above: $200,000

Marketing Strategies
Target audience: Individuals ages 6-21 with special needs and their
parents, all the local OTs, all local special education teachers
Marketing strategies: Surveys, social media, flyers, billboards

Timeline: Start spreading the word January about the camp, applications
due March 15th, payment due April 30th.
People to perform marketing activities: Camp counselors, volunteers, and
camp director will do marketing through camp apparel, their personal
social media pages, and word of mouth.
Promoting services: Through social media, flyers, billboards

Evaluation Plan
Program evaluation plan: Send out a survey
What session did you attend?
Are you male or female?
What activities did you enjoy?
What activities would you have liked to seen at this years
camp?
What limited your involvement in activities?

What activities and why?

Would you attend Camp Discovery again?

Why or why not?

Data collected to evaluate program:

How will you evaluate the program?

By reading the survey and making any changes necessary.

Camp Brochure