Short-Term Camp Administrator Course

Effective January 1, 2021

A short-term camp is any council-organized overnight camping program, whether one-time or continuing, that is one, two or three nights in length where the council or its agents provide the staffing and may provide program and food services, and includes camps conducted off council properties. 

Short-Term Camp Administrator National Camping School Online course is facilitated through the Mid-America Council.  The training will consist of several modules designed to prepare the participant to manage the short-term camp from planning and program development to staff recruitment to assessment. Training will last about 8 hours with interactions and discussions designed to help meet the needs of the participants while conveying the strategies to serve in this role. Course materials will be made available electronically.

This training is an 8 hour course for district leadership, camping chairs, activities chairs, training chairs, commissioners, or other scouting positions. Scouters must be at least 21 years of age. 

When:  Saturday, April 17, 9 AM - 5 PM CST

Where:  Online via Zoom

Cost:  $55  

Includes:  all course materials

What to bring to the course: Notepad and pen

What to Expect and What Is Expected:

Be prepared for concentration, participation, and fun!
You must being online no later than 9:00 a.m. and attend all day in order to be certified
In order to focus on the learning, please leave the distractions of life behind: family, children, pets, job, etc.

If this date doesn't work in your schedule, additional courses are taught online through National. HERE