California Christian Camps

Managing Signup's & Deposits

Now that you've got the group excited about the trip, how do you separate those who will actually show up, from those who will bail on you last minute?

Here are some ideas for managing not only your sign up list, but also some suggestions on how you can use deposits to ensure kids show up.

• Require a deposit when everyone signs up - Even if it's only $20. Requiring a payment, means that they need to reach into their wallet, and if they are reaching into their wallet, they will also reach for their calendar, because just like you, they don't want to loose any money.

• Read the contact your camp sends you. If you don't like paperwork, then have someone read it for your and give you the highlights. You need to be aware of what you are committing to and what the camp is committing to.
• Don't have the church foot the bill. Even if you have money in your youth account to cover the deposit, it's typically best to have the deposit be paid for, at least in part, by those that are planning to go.