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Summer Camp Business Plan Template – Instant Download

Turn your camp vision into reality with a lender-ready plan. Whether you’re launching a YMCA-style day camp, a 4-H overnight program, or a STEM robotics academy with LEGO® kits and coding labs, this SBA-aligned template shows grant reviewers, parents, and investors that you have a credible roadmap for safety, staffing, and enrollment.

Delivered instantly in Word and PDF, the plan covers startup budget, camper-to-counselor ratios, health & safety protocols, program schedules, registration & refunds, and a detailed 3-year financial forecast. Customize the assumptions, export a clean PDF, and walk into board or SBA meetings with confidence.

Built for lenders. Easy to edit. Investor-ready from page one.

Quick Answer: A complete summer camp business plan—SBA-ready and editable in Word/PDF—with operations, safety, staffing ratios, and a 3-year forecast so you can secure grants and funding fast. (Covers how to write a camp business plan and what to include for day, overnight, sports, and STEM camps.)

What’s Inside

Executive Summary — Mission, model (day/overnight), enrollment targets, funding request, and use of funds in lender format.

Products & Services — Day/overnight sessions, sports clinics, arts, nature, and STEM/LEGO® tracks; extended care; scholarships; add-ons.

Market Analysis — Local demand, demographics, pricing benchmarks, competitor scan (YMCA, 4-H, private academies), and positioning.

Operations — Site logistics, counselor onboarding, background checks, ratios, risk management, incident reporting, and rainy-day plans.

Marketing — School partnerships, email/SMS, early-bird & sibling discounts, referral loops, community events, and parent handbook.

Management — Director & program leads, volunteers, training cadence, emergency drills, and vendor/medical partnerships.

Financial Forecast — Startup costs, capacity, tuition mix, payroll, scholarships, and 3-year P&L/cash-flow/breakeven.

Who Should Use This Plan

  • First-time founders building day or overnight camps
  • Youth nonprofits expanding into summer programs
  • Teachers/coaches launching sports or STEM enrichment camps
  • Families developing private land into camp facilities
  • Directors applying for SBA loans, grants, or investor backing

Why Choose This Business Plan

Consultants can cost $700+ and slow you down. This template follows the SBA playbook with credible staffing and safety assumptions, parent-friendly policies, and lender-ready financials—so you can move from idea to approval without guesswork.

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Industry Snapshot (U.S.)

Camps remain a core part of U.S. youth programs, with enrollment supported by childcare needs, summer learning, and recreation. Families continue to budget for day and overnight sessions, while nonprofits and private operators expand STEM and sports offerings. Outlook is steady: recreation employment is projected to grow over the next decade, and parent budgets for summer programming have risen year over year. Lender confidence improves when your plan documents staff training, emergency readiness, ACA-style standards, and a defensible tuition model tied to capacity and ratios.

What You’ll Turn In

  • Professional summer camp business plan (Word & PDF)
  • 3-year financial forecast with editable assumptions and charts
  • SBA-style structure lenders recognize

What You’ll Customize

  • Session types (day/overnight), STEM & sports tracks, and calendars
  • Camper capacity, pricing tiers, financial aid & refund policies
  • Safety procedures, emergency plans, vendor/medical partners

What’s Not Included

  • Physical facilities, equipment, or site permits
  • Legal, licensing, or background check services
  • Tax, accounting, or payroll services

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I write a camp business plan that funders accept?
Follow the SBA structure: Executive Summary, Programs, Market, Operations & Safety, Marketing, Management, and Financials. This template provides each section and a 3-year forecast to edit.
Does it include safety, background checks, and ratios?
Yes—staff vetting, training cadence, emergency protocols, and camper-to-counselor ratios are built in and editable for your state and site.
Can I adapt this for STEM, arts, or sports camps?
Absolutely. The programs section includes STEM/LEGO® labs, athletics, arts, nature, and blended models with sample schedules.
Is it SBA/investor-ready out of the box?
Yes. Sections align to lender expectations and the 3-year forecast includes capacity, tuition tiers, scholarships, and breakeven.
How quickly can I present this to a board or bank?
Most directors customize and export a lender-ready PDF within a day.

What Customers Say

“We secured local funding and enrolled our first 60 campers—using this plan as our grant packet.”

— Jenna T., Vermont

“County approval and two investors on board—the safety and staffing sections did a lot of heavy lifting.”

— Marcus L., Colorado

“STEM programming + clear tuition model = a $25K grant. We launched on time.”

— Karen P., Texas

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