Camp and Outdoor Ministry: Property, Programs, Policies, and Procedure

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This course will be the comprehensive culmination of the Biblical foundation, and the philosophies, methods, management styles, marketing strategies, facility design, site planning ability, leadership styles, donor relations, donor reporting mechanisms, program design, program assessment, legal trends and issues, budgeting and finances, staffing and personnel needs, recruiting, retention, and benefits that were covered in the camp and outdoor adventure leadership program. Students will complete a brand new start-up camp or outdoor adventure ministry project from mission statement and property selection until opening day for business, including a comprehensive business plan, as an assessment tool to demonstrate mastery of each discipline required to be successful in the camp and outdoor adventure leadership profession.