The final step in planning and executing big events is the evaluation phase after the event is over. We call it the "post-mortem." Since every staff member is involved (in some way) in executing the event, it makes sense to have everyone involved in the post-mortem session. In our case, we ask each staff member to compile their input, both positive observations and constructive criticisms. We also assemble all … [Read more...]

Production For an event like Kids' Camp, production is probably the most important part. From field game design and construction to large group teaching, drama, costumes, set design and construction, video, music, etc., there's lots to get done. Many of the almost 400 volunteers involved in camp (50+) are actively part of it, months before the actual event. Idea generation, scriptwriting, costumes, and a bunch of … [Read more...]

Logo Design And Approval For any significant event, the first step in getting the word out is creating a unique logo for the event. In the case of Kids' Camp, the logo is essential. We print t-shirts for volunteers serving at the event and for the kids attending the event. The kids get their t-shirts on Sunday (Kids' Camp Sunday) following camp. This "free" t-shirt giveaway is one of the major draws to get the kids … [Read more...]