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Three Mistakes I Made at My First Summer Camp (Mistake #2)

3/21/2018

 
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Yesterday's post was all about me going overboard with the size of my first summer camp. Today I'm sharing another mistake that a lot of rookies make.

MISTAKE #2 - I CREATED MY OWN CAMP PLAN

I thought organizing a camp would be easy. Plan a few activities. Do some crafts. Simple, right? Wrong!

For that first camp, I really should have researched what was working for other teachers. Instead, I simply brainstormed what things "might" work.

My big activity mistakes: 
  • I lacked a great theme.
  • The crafts were WAY too complicated. (I got caught up in wanting to WOW parents with good souvenirs.)
  • There were too many random things. I felt...unorganized.

DO THIS INSTEAD

My camp would have been much better if I had:
  • Researched what other teachers had done - and implemented those plans.
  • Bought a formal camp plan. I really regret not doing this! Several teachers have created wonderful plans - all you have to do is execute. It'll save you a TON of time, plus - you'll have peace of mind. (Trust me - it's worth it!) A complete camp plan is INCLUDED in Group Lessons 101!

In the end, I think it's important that your first camp be stress-free. You'll already be a little nervous because you're a rookie. There's no need to make it tougher by doing it all yourself.

A SNEAK PEEK AT MISTAKE #3

Make sure you come back tomorrow! I'll share the big thing I forgot all about. I'll also share how it impacted my marketing afterward.

If you're worried you might forget something - this free checklist has you covered! 

And don't forget about the Free Group Coaching Bonus that comes with Group Lessons 101. (For those who register by 3/31/18.) Another great resource included with Group 101 is Sara Campbell's Music Blast Plan. You get daily schedules, a supply list, resources - it's all been done for you!
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OTHER CAMP POSTS YOU MIGHT ENJOY

Three Mistakes I Made at My First Summer Camp (Mistake #1)
How to Get Students to Your Summer Camp
My Top Tip for a Successful Summer Camp
The Secret to Selling Out Your Summer Camp
Nell
3/24/2018 07:39:53 am

My first mistake was having structured activity the entire time... About halfway through I realized there needed to be a "free" time where I allowed for some exploration! Made a HUGE difference! :)


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    Hi there! I'm Tracy Selle. A Christian wife, mom, and author of 101 Piano Practice Tips. I'm also a piano teacher and founder of Upbeat Piano Teachers.

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    The truth is - I love teaching piano. But....I also love being a wife and mom.  And I believe with God - it's ALL possible!

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