1. Programming for All-Star Ballpark Heaven Tournament
Format: Denise isexpecting6hoursof the dayto be committedtobaseball activitieswithone hourfor
lunch.I providedapotential weeklyscheduleatthe bottomof thisdocumentwithsome optionsof how
to allotthe campers’time.Ialsoprovidedsome recommendationsforhow todeal withsevere weather.
It may be wise toprovide alistof sports/activitiesforeachfamilytoasktheircamperwhich
sports/activitiestheywouldlike todo.Thiswaywhenthe campershowsup to camp,there can be a way
of arrangingthe campersto the sports theychose toplay forthe week.Iam not sure if Denise planson
allowingdaycampersaswell asovernightcampersforthose wholive close by. The counselorswill likely
needbackgroundchecksdone before hiring. Youalsomaywant toconsiderorganizingthe kidsintoage
groupsso 8 yearoldsare not competingagainst14 yearolds. Many activities/sportsmaybe heldoff
campusand take a busor van to the location. Vanrentals
Counselors:Dutiesinclude but are notlimitedto:makingsure eachcampergetsto eachactivity,
addressingeach camper’s healthsituation(manykidsare onmedicationorare allergictocertainfoods
whichisa verycomplicatedprocess…Irecommendacquiringanentire listfromeachparentof each
respective camper’smedical scenario),make sure eachcamperisindorm at settime etc. Counselors
alsoassistinmany coachingof sports. Itlookslike Denise plansonhavingabout6teamsof 72 kids
pairedto one counselorforanactivity.If coacheswere hiredtocome in to helpoutwithcertainsports
theywill typically be paidlessbecause theyare notwiththe kidsthe majorityof the day. The counselors
shouldbe advisedtoeitherreceive orrenew theircprcertification.Thisisusuallypaidforbythe
organization asisall training.
Potential Employees:Advertisingopenpositionsforthiscampshouldbe one of the top priorities. Many
of the counselorsmaycome fromall overif the camp is advertisedwell. Withapopularand prestigious

2. place such as the Fieldof Dreams,itshouldnotbe difficulttofindqualifiedcoaches/counselors.Another
veryimportantthingtoconsiderisa trainingstaff.I wouldhighlyrecommendemployingatrainingstaff
to be on the facilitysite atleastuntil the campersgoto sleep.Manymedical issuesunfortunatelycan
arise, especiallywiththe age group8-14. The trainingstaff will likelybe the highestpaidemployees
outside of the headcounselorsandor people directly below.Manytimes,fortunately,the trainingstaff
may onlydeal withbloodynoses,bruises,cutsorscrapes.But incase that emergencysituationdoes
occur it will be greatto supplythe campwitha trainingstaff.Youmay evendecide to provide some
internshippositionstoattract college students(soyoudonothave to hire the most expensive training
staff inthe country). Additionally,incase of a situationwhere acamperhappenstobreakhis leg,you
will needthe trainingstaff togetthere immediatelyandtransportthatcamperto the hospital assoon as
possible…tothe rightisalinkgivingacheaperoptiontowhat trainerscan drive inorderto getaround
more easily Golf carts. You couldalso use these cartsto deliverwatertoeach activity/sportonfacility
groundssuch as these Waterjugs.I recommendhavingone of these ateachactivity/sport (andone per
dug out) all week,especiallywiththe heatof summerandbeingonturf (whichismuchhotterthan
grass, as I am sure youare aware).Inthe firstyear that turf will be scorchinghotand at timescan be
unbearable inthe heatof 90 degrees. So,promotingemploymentonthe website wouldlikelybe smart
inorder to findsome qualifiedtrainers etc.
Outside expertise criteria:Typicallycoachesorcounselors(asageneral rule) should ideally be better
than the campersthemselvesatwhateveractivityitisandhave muchmore experience atthatactivity.
Experience beingmostimportantaswell asthe abilitytoteachthe skills.ObviouslystressingFUN asthe
top priority. Some coachesmayqualifyforamore costlysalaryif theyhave certifiedcoaching
experience inacertainarea.
Potential Activities
*Assuming1 counselorassignedto eachgroup ofkids*
Icebreakeractivities:Firstcouple daysit couldbe funto some activitiesforthe kidstogetto know
eachother.Name games,activitiesthatgetkidsactive
Potential
Cost Per
Athlete
Equipment Outside
expertise
Sources Ideal # of
kids
$0 None
needed.
None
needed.
http://www.greatgroupgames.com/icebreaker-
games-for-kids.htm-- gameswhile introducing
each other
May start to
be difficult
withover
50 kids.
Archery: bows- considerwhatkindof bows/arrowstouse/aswell ashow many

3. Stationarytargethttp://www.flaghouse.com/Athletic/Archery-PN=3&NavLink=true(costs
inside) camp/classall equipmentincluded=http://www.flaghouse.com/Class-Camp-Archery-
Cart-item-15355 $1,525.00
Potential Cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
cost
Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids
Bows,arrows,
standsect
included=
1,525.00
Counselorwith
experience
Sourcesabove^^ No more than
40. But also
dependson
amountof
equipment.
- Life expectancy:Some researchtoldme ayearand at leastthe arrows will needtobe
replaced.Bowsshouldlastlonger.Although,thiscampisnot all yeararoundso equipment
couldlastlonger.
Teamwork games: Gamesthat make the kidsuse theirbrainandworktogether!
Example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Oa3JwW19IU.Cheap,typicallythese gamesdo
not needmuchequipment.
Potential cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
cost
Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids
$0… dependson
equipment.
Equipmentvaries,
may notneed
equipmentatall
None needed.
Counselorshould
suffice
Sourcesabove^^ Unlimited
Minute to win it: You can use the showas an example forwhattype of gamestouse.
- These typesof gamesare veryexcitingandcan produce a veryentertainingtimeforthe kids.
Verycheapas well.
Potential costper
athlete
Equipmentfixed
cost
Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids

4. $0… dependson
equipment.
A stopwatchand
whichevergames
are decided,
decidesequipment
Counselorshould
suffice
gamesto play Depends onthe
game but you
coulddo up to
40
Yoga: Eitherbringingina yogainstructoror just providingavideoforthe kidstomaybe tone downfor
the remainderof the night,orto wake themup inthe morning.YouTube providesmanyyogavideos.
- Likelybe easiesttojust have instructorleadkidsinyoga
Potential costper
athlete
Equipmentfixed
cost
Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 Yoga mats or just
use grass or gym
floor.Mats: $30
(40)
Coachesor
counselors
Can show videoor
justhave
counselor/coach
leadit.Both cheap
options
yoga mat prices
beginnersyoga
Unlimited
(needspace)
- Life expectancy:Matsshouldlasta longtime.
Card games: Anothercheap/funactivityforkids.Multipletypesof cardgamesto play.
- Onlydifficultymightbe if there are 15 kids.You wouldneedtoseparate the groupinto2 with2
decksof cards (1 pergroup).Card gameswouldlikelyneedtobe held indoorsdue towind etc.
Before bedactivity.
Potential costper
athlete
Equipmentfixed
cost
Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 Deck of cards: as
cheapas $3.
None needed card games Likelynomore
than 10 perset
of cards

5. Guestspeakers:Somethingtoconsiderforaneducational talkwiththe kids.
Frisbee Golf:Anopportunityforkidstoplaya sport theymaynot have much experience playing…might
be difficultcreatingacourse butcouldbe fun.
- Can use hulahoopsas holesandspreadthemthroughout.Mightbe a difficultgame tosetupbut
couldbe fun.May wantto get a few setsof discsfor potentially3teamscompetingpergroup.
Potential costper
athlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 justfixedcosts Disc sets(3):
roughly$80
pendingshipping
Hula hoopset(30
in) (12): $56
Counseloror
coach whohas
played
Price options (for
driver/mid
range/andputter
discs.
hulahoop prices
setof 12
No more than
24 per game.
- Life expectancy:Boththe hulahoopsandFrisbee discsshouldlastverylongaslongas theyare
not treatedterribly.
Fire starting/education: Teach the kidshow to start a fire or teachvaluable lessonsinemergency
situations.Possible guestspeaker.
- Couldlikelyuse coachorcounselorbutwouldneedsome experience forthistype of work.
Whoeverisultimatelycoaching/instructingthisactivitywill needtohave theirownlessonplan
to go throughas well aseveryothercoach.
Potential costper
athlete
Equipmentfixedcosts Outside expertise Sources
$0 Likelynoequipment
needed
Wouldneedsomeone
withexperience,boy
scout possibly.
None
Videogames:Possible beforebedactivity.Couldbe acheaperconsole—computergames,older
consoles.

6. - EBay may be cheapestoptionforgamingconsoles(i.e.Xbox 360,Xbox One,or playstation),
wouldneedcontrollersaswell.KeepinmindeBayitemsoftensell quicklyandcanbe more
complicatedthanothersites.Counselorcanmonitorahandful of kidsbut I wouldnot
recommendputtingalarge groupof kids(over5) in a room withonlya certainamountof
controllersavailable toplay.Unlessyouwere inclinedtopurchase multiple consolesthenyou
couldentertainabout10-15 campersina room.
Potential costper
athlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 justfixedcosts BestBuy costs
anywhere from
$700-$1,000 (2
Xbox ones)
pendingthe type of
package
purchased.
Wouldneedtoask
youabout TV
options.
Batteries:$30-$40
None needed BestBuy 10-15 campers
to 2 consoles
- Life expectancy:consoleandcontrollersshouldbe goodfor10-15 years(thatis if youbuy an
Xbox One or newPlaystation).Make sure kidstake goodcare of controllers.
Notesonequipmentfixedcosts: Xbox 360’sare cheapestbutmaybe difficulttofindnew ones. Xbox
360’s are on the decline astheywere inventedin2005. Xbox one andthe new PlayStationare typically
the consoleskidsthisage are playingbutmostexpensiveof the types.
Horseshoe throwing: Anotheractivitytheymaynothave muchexperience playing.FoundonDick’s
Sportinggoods http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/products/horseshoes.jsp
- Solidgame witha groupof 12 or so kids.Irecommendbuying3setsof decenthorseshoesusing
the linkI sent,whichtakesyoutoDick’ssite.Each set comeswith4 horseshoes andacouple of
stakes.Ialso postedalinkwiththe rulesof the game,as I am not too familiarwithit.

7. Potential costper
athlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 justfixedcosts Dick’s(3 sets):
$180
Counselororcoach
withexperience
and knowledgeof
the game
Horseshoesset
prices
Rules
Typically2v2 at
each stationso
dependson
the purchase #
- Life expectancy:Iamnot too sure how longthisequipmentlasts…butif youbuysteel
horseshoesIwouldimaginethatwill lastforever.
Relay games: Many sportsto choose from, alwaysa solidactivity.
- The nice thingabout havingcoachesisthat theycan come up withthe gamesthemselvesin
theirownlessonplan.Ididputa linkbelow of some optionsincase theyneededsome.Many
timesnoequipmentisneeded.
Potential costper
athlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside Expertise Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 justfixedcosts Wouldfluctuate
pendingonthe
type of game.
None needed Relaygames Unlimited
Nutritioneducation: Guestspeaker?
- Thiswould likelybe aone time aweekthingwhere all the campersare togetherfora speaker.
Couldbe a half hour or up to an hour. I founda website thathassome veryprominentspeakers
on the listandI believe itprovidesawayto bookspeakersthroughthe site.Take alookif thisis
somethingyouare interestedin.Ialsofounda site thatkindof depictsthe range of costs we
may expecttosee whenfindingaguestspeaker.
Potential costper
athlete
Equipmentfixedcosts Outside expertise Sources

8. $0 justfixedcosts Cost variespending
speaker
Speaker?Orcounselor Guestspeakeroptions
Speakerrates
Watch a movie:Wouldneedprojector/seating?,simpletoknockouta couple hours
- I understandyoualreadyhave thatprojectorsothat I am sure wouldbe perfectforthis.Likely
wouldgatherupall the campers/counselorsanddothisat night.Wouldnotrequire coaches.
Potential costper
athlete
Equipmentfixedcosts Outside expertise Sources
$0 justfixedcosts Powerto run
projector?
None needed None
- Life expectancy:Notsure if projectorshouldbe takenintoaccount.
Martial arts: Potentiallybringsomeone in/maybeanhouror so of brief lessonswithkids/self defense
- Likelywouldneedtobringinsomeone whoactuallyhasa beltof some kind.Unlikelytofindtoo
manycounselorsorcoaches witha martial arts background.Noequipmentwouldbe neededas
we wouldlikelyjustdobeginnerbasics. Youmayneedto advertise thisneedonthe website due
to the difficultyof findingexperience like this.
Potential costper
athlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 None needed Unsure of costs None Up to 40 (space
needed)
Stargazing/education: Go to the fieldandhave the kidsspreadoutand relax/orhave guestcome inand
describe sights
- If this wasa lessseriousactivityyoucouldhonestlyjustuse itasa before bedactivitywhere a
counselorjustusesthe starapp on the phone to pinpointall the differentstars.Couldwork

9. reallywell.Ihave neverheardof apersonwhospecializesin thistocome and talkaboutit. If
youwantedto buya telescopethatcouldbe somethingthe kidswouldfindprettycool.Though,
it wouldtake some knowledgeonhow touse the telescope.Aftersome research,mostpeople
wouldnotbuya telescope forunder$300 and some of the bestare upwardsof $4000.
Potential costper
athlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside expertise Sources
$0 Telescope?-$300^^ Expertlikelyneeded Advice forbeginners
- Life expectancy:Wouldlikelylastalongtime.
Swimming:Not sure if goingoff the site isan optionbutif theyhave anhour or 2 to headto the pool on
a hot day,couldbe nice.
- I am sure you are well aware of the Dyersville area soif there isa pool thatyou wantedtorent
out or justgo to withabout15 campers thatwouldbe somethingyoucoulddo. Youalso could
do swimminglessonsaswell.Alwaysrefreshingduringthe summer.
Potential cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside experts Sources Ideal # of
kids
$0 justfixed
costs
Rentingoutpool
or justuse
Coach/Counselor
wouldneed
swimming
experience
Unsure of pool
inarea
Dependson
the size of
the pool
Track and Field:activitieswherethe kidscantesttheirdifferentskillsusingactivitiesfromameet.
(sprints,shotput,ect)
- Nowthat I have thoughtaboutit, thismightbe too difficulttodowithoutanactual track. Unless
youare able to rentout a nearbyhighschool track. Let me know if thisissomethingthat
interestsyou,butfornowI will holdoff onthe research.
Volleyball:Unsure of accessto a volleyballcourt,butan option.

10. - If no sand volleyball courts/orgymcourtsare available withinreasonabledistance,youcould
considerjustbuyingthe netandpoststo put ingrass which wouldstill be veryfun(alsosafer
than hardwoodsurfaces).Iamunsure if there will be space toput thisinbut I will postalinkto
a volleyball setbelow,youcandetermineif youwantone or twosets.Consideringthatusually6
v 6 allowsfor12 kidstoplayat a time onone net.I put 2 optionsonDick’sas the site to check
out,but eBaycouldhave some betterdeals…justdealingwithshadypeople sometimescanbe
too muchof a hassle.The firstlinkIpostedhadsome bad reviewsbutsome of those reviews
were fromcollege volleyballplayerswhomostlikelyabuse the net.14yr oldsand youngerwill
not produce thatsort of a beating…sothe 2nd
optioncouldbe betterdue to itbeingcheaper.
Take a look.
Potential cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside experts Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 justfixed
costs
1st
optionis$170
2nd
optionis$90
Coach or
counselorwho
played
Dick's setprices
Otheroption
12 kidsto a
net
- Life expectancy:Volleyballsandnetshouldlasta longtime withthisage group.
Volunteerwork: Have kidsdo somethingwithinthe community/cleanupgarbage
- It was difficulttofindclearvolunteeropportunitiesforkidsonline inDyersvillesoyoumayknow
betterthanI do aboutvolunteerworkofferedthere.Ithinkitwouldbe wise toconsiderdoing
somethinglikethis,especiallywithsome of the unfortunate negative reactionfromthe
communityaboutthe facilitypotentiallygoingup.The communitywoulddefinitelycome to
appreciate itif the kidsdidsomethingonce aweektohelp out.Letme know if thisissomething
youwouldbe interestedin.
Major sports: soccer, flagfootball,basketball…
- Prettyeasyto findcoaches/counselorswhohave aton of experienceplayingmainstreamsports
like these.Searchinglocal highschool kids andcollegesforworkwouldbe agoodidea. Soccer I
recommendhaving5more ballsthan kids.Sowhateversize of the group,let’ssay15… I would
buy20. You don’tneedthe bestbecause the kidslikelywon’tcomplainatthatage… Soccer
balls.There’salinktosoccer.comwithsome optionsof bulkdeals.Ialsoam not sure onif you
planon wantinggoalsandbasketball hoopsbutthose are obviouslyprettycrucial tothose two

11. sports.Football youmayonlyneedthe footballsforthe type of drillsthe kidswoulddoand
some cones.I don’thave muchknowledge inunderstandingwhatagoodfootball feelslike butI
wouldimagine footballsdeteriorate muchlessquicklythansoccerballs. Itwouldbe wise to
purchase some flagfootball beltssothe kidscanplayactual games.
Potential cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 fixedcosts Futbols+bag:$330
100 cones+cone
strap: $42
Coervergoals:
$370
Footballs:$40 (1)
Basketballs:good
onesappearto be
$35 each
Coach or
counselor
Qualityfutbols
Cones/pennies
Coerversoccer
goals
Footballs
Basketballs
Flagbelts
Soccer: 11 v
11
Football:8v8
Baskebtall:5
v 5
- The Selectsoccerballsinthe firstlinkare verynice…youdo nothave to buy those I wasjust
havingtrouble findingthe cheapones!
- The secondlinklabeledcones/penniesseemstobe a gooddeal.Also,youwouldwanttobuy
penniesforcoachestoseparate kidsintoteams formultiple sports.Youcanfindthatthrough
the same link.
- The third linkare the type of goals youwouldmostlikelypurchase insteadof the bighunky
official soccergoals.These goalsare notincredibleeasytomove butmucheasiertostore than
real goals.If you are notinterestedinpurchasingbiggoalslike thatyoucan considerbuying
PUGG goalslike these PUGGgoals.The smallerthe goalsthough,the more limitedthe coachis
ingamesto play.
- I couldnot findbulksize purchasesforfootballsbutWilson.comgave anideaof whatyouthand
juniorpricesforindividual ballslookslike.All around$40.
- The last linklookslike agoodsite tobuy basketballsinbulk…althoughIamstill unsure of your
hoopsituationandwhere theywouldplay.

12. - Life expectancy: Footballs,soccerballs,basketballs- lastyears.Cones- lastforever.Pennies- rips
etc.may require apurchase of more ina few years.Coervergoals- About6years.Flagbelts-
replace every3years
Down time: SimilartoLoras,there isa time inthe day whenthe campersgeta time to laydownand
rest.
- Thiswas essentiallynaptime andIbelieve itwasabout45 minuteslong.Alsogoodforthe
counselorswhocancatch a breakas well.
FieldTrips: Unsure of the abilitytodoso… but a trip to the zooor aquariumwouldbe funforthe kids.
Or otherattractionsin Dubuque/Dyersville.
- Once again,I am sure youare muchmore knowledgeableof the DyersvilleareabutI will posta
linkanyway!If youwere interestedinpossiblygoingfurthertoa destinationwithazooect just
letme knowand I can finda place.
Potential costper
athlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside expertise Sources
Attractionsinlinkare
free
None needed/unless
wanttour guide
Dyersvilleattractions
Dodgeball:probablycoulduse anytype of balls…mightwantto go withsofter.
- I am not sure thiscouldnecessarilybe anactivitytosignupfor due to itssimple game playbutit
couldbe useful forfree time activity. Itwouldprobablybe wise to use softballssoI will domy
bestto findsome online. The linkIpostedshowssome goodoptions…itwouldjustdependon
the size of the groupplayingdodgeballforhow manyyouwant.
Potential cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside
expertise
Sources Ideal # of kids
$0… fixedcosts Costsvary None needed Dodgeballs Unlimited
Life expectancy- The softerballsmayneedtobe replacedeveryyearor2.

13. Wiffleball:Kidsmayevenhave ownequipmentforwhiffleball…(whiffleballbatandwhiffle balls).
- For whiffleball you wouldwanttoplayona shortenedfielddue tothe shortdistance thatthe
ball travels.Iposteda linktoan example of whatthe gamesmightlooklike.Youmightneed
some simple basestoputdown.Whiffleball usuallydoesnotrequiremitts,justbatsandballs. In
the secondlinkyoucan findbatsas well. Ifounda goodlinkfromDick’sfor some baseswhich
shouldworkwell.
Potential cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside
expertise
Sources Ideal # of
kids
Whiffleballs:$32
(24)
Bases:$20
None needed Whiffleball
Prices (forwhiffle
balls/bats)
Bases/pitchers
rubber
No more
than 9 v 9
- Life expectancy:All equipmentwilllastafew yearsas longas it istreatedwell.
Ultimate Frisbee:Easyin termsof equipment.Onlyneedthe Frisbee andmaybe asetof cones.
- Can use conesfromsite I postedearlier.Ipostedalinkwithsome optionsonbulksizedFrisbee
deals.Coachcan provide lessonplansoreallyall that’sneededare some Frisbees,penniesand
cones.
Potential cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 justfixed
costs
Frisbees:$122
(12) Might need
more
Coach or
counselor
Ultimate frisbees Up to 40 per
field
Life expectancy- Frisbeesshouldlastmore than5 years
Rock Climbing:Unsure of the availabilityof somewhere togobutan idea.
- I had trouble findinganyrockclimbingplacesinDyersvillebutif youknow of any letme know.
Coaches/counselorswouldneedtobe trainedtouse the equipmentbeforethe weekof camp
starts.

14. Hiking: Couldgoto the Minesof Spainhere inDubuque
- The Minesof Spainisa verypopularplace togo to here inDubuque.Manyof my friendsgo,itis
a prettyincredible place andif there istime tomake the tripduringthe weekIwoulddefinitely
recommendit.Isubmittedalinkbelow if youare still unfamiliarwithit. Youmay notneedany
outside expertiseif youfindacounselor/coachthatisveryfamiliarwiththe Minesof SpainbutI
do believe youcanaccessa guide throughthe website. WhenIcheckedoutthe website itlooks
like theymayevendokidscampsso if you are interestedyoucouldcheckthatout,otherwise I
knowpeople justgowhenever.If youwouldjustlike tosticktothe Dyersvilleareathatisokay
too!
Potential cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 justfixed
costs
Free Counseloror
coach/or go on
camp, guide
Minesof Spain Around50
Biking: Wouldbe difficultsupplyingbikes,butrentingmaybe apossibility.
- I am unsure of trailsto take in Dyersville butIbelieve thereare some inDubuque.Iputina
source throughyellowpageswithsome optionsonrenting.Likelygoingtowanttofinda
counselor/coachwithsome knowledge of potential trailsinthe area.I providedamapof
potential trailstotake withinthe area.
Potential cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 justfixed Call in Someone with
experience
Bike rentals
Potential trails
Around30
Life expectancy- rent
Bonfire:Couldhave a bigfire for all the kids.Smoresect 
- I am not sure where a goodspotmightbe to have a large fire butyou wouldneedtogetsome
biglogsin bulk.Yourknowledge of the Dyersville areashouldhelpyouwiththat.

15. Potential cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside
expertise
Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 justfixed
costs
Couldnotfind
site
None needed None Unlimited
Freeze tag: Seemstobe a populargame playedbythe kidshere at sportscamp
- Justneedan area forkidsto run around,no equipmentneeded.Coachorcounselorshould
knowthe rulesof the game.
Potential cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside
expertise
Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 $0 None needed None Unlimited
Tennis:Couldtake a bus to nearbycourts.May needtosupplyracquetsandballs.
- Coach/counselorwithexperience shouldsuffice.Isubmittedalinkbelow withsome optionsfor
tennisgear. Unfortunately,Iwasnot able tofindbulkwaysto purchase tennisracquets.
Potential cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 justfixed
costs
Tennisracquets Coach or
counselor
Tennisgear Dependson
size of court…
2 v 2 at each
court. Around
25
Life expectancy- due tothislevel of play,likely4years.
Bowling:Take busto bowlingalley.Fairlycheap.

16. - Royal Lanesand SupperClubinDyersvillenexttoBeckmanHScouldbe an option.Unsure of
pricesto rentout an alleybutI wouldbe surprisedif itwasmore thanexpected.
Potential cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside
expertise
Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 justfixed
costs
Cost of rent/need
to call
None needed Royal lanesin
Dyersville
Dependson
size of alley.
Around30-40
Golf:Couldheadoutto a range nearbyand hitsome balls/teachhow toswing
- Counselororcoach whohas played. Iposteda linkwithsome informationonrenting.Iwould
recommendjustdoingthe drivingrange due tolikelyatonof inexperience fromcampers.Could
be disastrousif actuallywentoutandplayedsome holes.If youknow of a differentplace togo
to nearbythat workstoo. Many kidswill have theirownclubssomaybe advisingthemtobring
themwouldbe smart.
Potential cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside
expertise
Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 justfixed
costs
Cost of rent Coach or
counselor
Rental
information
Around30
Fishing:Headout to pond/orthe river.May needtosupplypolesunlesskidscanbringown.
- Similartogolf,kidswill likelyhave theirownpoles.Ihaven’tgone fishinginalongtime somy
knowledge inthisareawill be limited.If youknow some areasinDyersvilletodosome fishing
thiscouldbe a greatideaon a nice day.
Potential cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside expertise Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 Just fixed
costs
Polesprovidedby
campers
Counseloror
coach
None Around30

17. Tug-of-war:Prettygoodgame to getthe kidspumpedup.Wouldonlyneedtosupplyrope.
- A headto headcompetitionbetweenbaseball teamscouldbe veryfun.Iam unsure of the size
of rope youwouldneedif say12 v 12 tug of war competition…butIposteda linkwithsome
decentsizedropes.
Potential cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside
expertise
Sources Ideal # of kids
$0 justfixed
costs
Up to $87 for
rope
None needed Rope prices Dependson
size of the
rope
Life expectancy- rope 10years
ScavengerHunt: Couldprovide ascavengerhuntat the field…hiddenobjectsthroughoutandalistof
themfor eachkidto cross off.
- Coulduse objectsfromthe giftshopto hide throughout.Potentiallyuse the giftshopitemsas
prizes. Iwouldrecommend havingmaybe acouple counselorsoverseethe scavengerhunt.
Potential cost
perathlete
Equipmentfixed
costs
Outside
expertise
Sources Ideal # of kids
None None None needed None Unlimited

18. Weekly Schedule
Notes
Weather Permitting
- If it rains or storms we can swap in any of the indoor activities I have put above. Relay
games/minute to win it/bowling/ team building/cards/ video games.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Figuredwouldbe agood
day forgettingto know
fellowcampers.
*Assuming72 kidsper
activitywith1 counselor*
I gave optionsinthe
eveningsof each
day because of the
potential of doing
both.
I was unsure if there
wouldbe some sort
of final sendoff with
awardsetc. Might
be a goodidea.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE Morning Lunch Afternoon Evening Bed
Monday Ice breaker
activitiesand
Archery
1
hr/Icebreaker
activities
Team building
games
Guest speaker Video
games/cards
Tuesday Fishing Football and
Soccer
Swimming Movie TV/lights
out
Wednesday Golf Tug-of-war Ultimate
Frisbee and
football
Scavengerhunt
or bowling
Video
games/cards
Thursday Tennis Down time Mines of
Spain
Volleyball or
dodgeball
Video
games/cards
Friday Volunteer
work
Guest
speaker
during lunch
Minute to win
it
Bonfire/smores
etc/final
ceremony?
Video
games/cards