Stress on understanding children in the camp environment, camp programs, activities, campcraft, and woodcraft. Fundamentals of camp administration will provide foundation for those seeking carrier preparation in camping. This hands-on course will explore all of the aspects of the marketing mix from program development through pricing and promotion. Students will also learn how to develop advertising materials for promoting their events. There are GPA minimums for this course.
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Students will develop a working knowledge of the concepts of contractual law and government regulations as they impact on the free enterprise system. Students will utilize their basic understanding of financial documents and profit cost accounting techniques to analyze the financial stability of selected recreation businesses. Topics to be discussed include historical development, the role of agencies, professionalism, human and social values and functions, recreational opportunities and resources, and problems and issues in outdoor recreation. Designed for students who wish to explore the environment as an extension of the classroom. The course will focus on the development of outdoor education programs within the public schools and other supporting agencies.