How Do I Get Started?

The twelve steps below are provided to aid churches and ministries in the development of summer sports camps and/or afterschool programs. These best practices will equip churches to holistically meet the needs of children, teens, and families, especially those affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences. If a church is just beginning to explore ways to meet these needs, consider starting by hosting a one-week sports camp in a community of need. This ministry can be expanded by hosting a month-long sports camp or school-year afterschool program.

Step 1: Identify Community Of Need

Step 2: Build Relationships in Community

Step 3: Determine Location for Programs

Step 4: Determine Policies and Procedures

Step 5: Develop Curriculum for Programs

Step 6: Determine Capacity

Step 7: Recruit and Train Volunteers

Step 8: Advertise

Step 9: Register/Enroll

Step 10: Implement Program

Step 11: Celebrate!

Step 12: Debrief Program