Nick Teich, PhD, LCSW, coaches and consults with camp directors to help them with the overwhelming task of running the business of camp.
Your camp gets the expertise and work of a full-time employee for much less money and hassle. The expenses of an additional full-time, year-round executive makes it a non-starter for most camps.
WHAT WILL MY CAMP SEE IN TERMS OF RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI)?
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​​As families, staff, and camp operations get more complicated, many camps wish they could have an additional year-round staff member. Nick has run his own camp and been in the business for over 25 years, surrounded by best practices of dozens of camps. He does the work for your camp on an intense, part-time basis, which greatly increases your ROI.
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Nick works on the business of camp with a very small number of camps at any given time to ensure each camp gets the right amount of attention. Camps can set up six-month or one-year renewable contracts, with some camps electing to work with Nick for years.
Nick works with you and your camp on a fractional basis, meaning that you spend much less than what you would on a full-time employee, and you still achieve your desired outcomes.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HELP YOU RUN THE BUSINESS OF CAMP?
Gone are the days when one or even two camp directors can accomplish everything on their plate, and do it as well as it needs to be done. You likely got into this industry because you love camp and you are great at creating a meaningful camp experience for kids and staff. But the business part of it can be difficult to keep up with. Nick works alongside private camp owners/directors and non-profit directors and boards, in the following areas:
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Strategic planning and execution of goals for the next one, five, and ten years
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Managing finances and budgets
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Streamlining operations
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Creating systems for all aspects of running camp to ensure smooth summers
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Facilities planning, building, and oversight
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Camper recruitment and growth strategies
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Advising and implementing best practices from Nick's work with many camps, their directors, and his own running of camp
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Development advisory services, where applicable
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...so that you and your small year-round team can focus on:
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Camper families
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Staff hiring and relationships
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Day-to-day operations
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Program
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Maintaining a healthier work-life balance​​