I'm thinking of starting a Christian summer camp for kids where they can experience Faith and the outdoors. Won't all be Bible studies and meditation, lol, they will also be exposed to archery, canoeing, hiking and other outdoor things. If it pans out I would like to expand on that idea and have a trapping camp in the winter so folks from other places can come and trap our little part of the world.

I know there will be similar legalities to daycare businesses but I'm sure there is plenty that I'm not thinking about. I'm hoping some of you that participate in such things can help me see what I might be getting myself into. lol

I'm not talking about a school, just the opportunity to come, have a place to stay and trap.

Th summer camp will likely require a health certificate, especially if you serve food. Staff could need certications in several areas. Not sure about insurance needs. Probably some requirements for toilets and hand washing. Ask around.

Thanks Charles.

Not sure about out in Maryland but here in WI it isn't terribly complicated to get something like what you're taking about started.

As others have said, an inspected and certified kitchen, sleeping quarters up to code and enough toilets and sinks for capacity. Staff with first aid and CPR certs would be a good idea. Get a lawyer to write up a waiver that all participant's guardians would sign before they step foot on the grounds.

Kitchen? What's wrong with survival rations?

you would likely want to start as a day camp.

working with scouts and 4-H the planning and background work that goes on for a one week program is huge months of planning.

faith and the outdoors Vacation bible school would be a great way to start , a week then expand on what you learn.

running it through a local church gets you a facility with classroom space , an entity to take on the insurance and more volunteers to help you as well as structure , there are often camps that your church has access to rent that would have the facility , you provide the curriculum.

I agree, that would be your best option.
There are two different lakes I fish in the summer that have Christian camps on them. I think they rent them out short term or the entire summer. They would have all the facilities necessary. If your church sponsors it, they might also have insurance coverage for such an event.

In the church I attend, all volunteers undergo a background check which is important in today's society.
Good luck, hope you can make it work. It sounds like a great plan.

Hey "by not bread alone right"?