Clone of Camp GPS 2025/2026 Application

  • Camp GPS 2026/2027 Application

  • Camp GPS is JCamp 180’s cohort-based strategic planning initiative. The program is available for overnight and day camps. Camps will assemble a team to participate in a high energy, short duration, hybrid planning process to determine their camp’s strategic priorities and set the organization’s course for the next 1-3 years. We recommend a strategic planning team of between 5 to 8 members, comprised of a diverse mix of senior staff and volunteers all of whom are committed to the long-range vision of camp.
    Teams must include the camp director and at least one board or committee member.

    The next cohort begins in November 2026. You can find out more about the program on our website.

    Important note:

    If your camp lacks a shared vision for the future, or is anticipating a major transition, crisis, or business opportunity in the near future that may fundamentally alter your organization’s plans, Camp GPS is NOT the recommended approach to determining your strategic goals for the next 1 to 3 years. Instead, please consult with JCamp 180 Relationship Manager to discuss alternative options that best address the needs for your camp.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Is Your Camp a JCamp 180 Affiliate?  (Note: the program is open to non-affiliates on a space available basis.)

  • Organization Endorsement 

  • Has your Camp’s top executive endorsed participation in Camp GPS?
  • Has your Camp’s Board/Camp Committee endorsed participation in Camp GPS?
  • If your Camp operates under a parent organization, has the parent organization endorsed camp’s participation in Camp GPS?

  • Team Leader and Members 

  • Have you identified someone to serve as “Team Leader”?  See definition of the Team Leader below.

  • The Team Leader is responsible for keeping your team informed, engaged and on track. These are the chief responsibilities of the Team Leader:

    • Coordinator – The team leader: coordinates schedules and logistics and prepares materials for team sessions; shares key information and updates with the team; and guides the team through the planning process. 
    • Accountability Overseer – The team leader makes sure work gets done on time by all members.  By sending reminders, gathering input, and finalizing documents among the team, the leader the team accountable to complete tasks in a timely fashion. 
    • Champion – The team leader is champion of GPS across the organization and brings energy and enthusiasm to the process, maintaining while fostering engagement and spirit among the team members. 
    • Facilitator – The team leader helps move the team through step-by-step exercises in breakouts during each workshop.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Have you started to identify individuals to join your Camp GPS Team?

  • Please be in touch later with the names and contact information for your Camp GPS team members.

  • Please list team members here:

    Note: if you have more than 8 team members, please email any additional members to gps@hgf.org. Thank you!
  • Team member #1 confirmed?
  • Team member #2 confirmed?
  • Team member #3 confirmed?
  • Team member #4 confirmed?
  • Team member #5 confirmed?
  • Team member #6 confirmed?
  • Team member #7 confirmed?
  • Team member #8 confirmed?

  • Logistics: 

  • The following dates and times are REQUIRED meetings for all your team members. 

    Tuesdays from 7-8:30 pm Eastern:

    • Nov 10th – Session #1 Values 

    • Dec 1st – Session #2 Mission 

    • Dec 8th – Session #3 SWOT 

    • Dec 15th  – Session #4 Critical Issues 

    • Jan 5th – Session #5 Goals 

    • Jan 19th – Session #6 Objectives 

    • Jan 26th – Session #7 Measures of Success 

    • Feb 9th – Session #8 Business Model 

    • Feb 16th - Session #9 Implementation
  • Do you anticipate full attendance with this Camp GPS 2026/2027 schedule?

  • Final Questions

  • Has your camp engaged in a strategic planning process in the past 3 to 5 years?
  • Does your camp have a current strategic plan used to guide decision making?
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