Then I had to pay for instructors, their uniforms, food for camp, supplies, and flyers and brochures. James Carpenter is shown with some of his ADSI instructors. To promote his business, James and his camp instructors performed routines at area malls and shopping centers. After each performance, James answered questions and passed out flyers with information about dance and cheerleading camps and training events. The ADSI Camp proved a challenge for James.
Some instructors didn t show up.
A few left or quit and didn t tell me, and then I had to find replacements. Despite the difficulties, James gained practical experience organizing and promoting his camp. He hopes he ll be running the camp again this summer. This time, I m going to look for outside financial assistance to help cover expenses for facilities and supplies, James explains. He is also considering the option of creating a nonprofit organization so that he can apply for grant money to operate camps.