1. Take an actual inventory of all the equipment and supplies on hand. Organize these by daily supply (actual count of registered participants); and put into small containers / boxes.
2. Organize weekly supplies in larger containers. This idea is especially helpful if your camp gives a special craft project or totem to each camper.
3. Have separate section in storage areas for each program area, so that daily inventory can be taken quickly at the end of the day.
4. Have small items and paints / stains in small containers to be refilled at the end of each day.
5. Order any extra materials far enough in advance that you do not run out before they have time to arrive.
6. Make each program area staff accountable for the equipment and materials that he/she must handle on a daily basis.

MAKE AN EFFECTIVE CAMP
by Joyce Dupaix (mother of TEN Eagle Scouts and Camp Program Authority)

1. When opening camp, start with LOTS OF POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT from Camp Director to Staff Members. Build this strong feeling during Staff Week. This will in turn pass on from Staff participants and their leaders.
2. Leaders and staff should be ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT THE PROGRAM AREAS, CEREMONIES, AND ACTIVITIES. Involve staff in daily assignments and participation in the opening and closing ceremonies. Listen to staff remarks regarding program areas and make modifications as advisable.
3. Take pride in your PERSONAL APPEARANCE as a Leader and expect the same from your staff. Assign the staff, at the end of the day, to do a CAMP CHECK AND CLEAN-UP. Each staff member should clean and organize his program material for the next day.
4. HAVE SUFFICIENT EQUIPMENT in each program area, so that each participant can be active. Have sufficient program materials but not an excess in view of participants. These materials should APPEAR AS MUCH ALIKE as possible so campers do not feel they are treated unequally by choosing one and not the other.
5. Make your craft items of such QUALITY that the campers will want to show others, wear them, and keep them. STAFF ASSISTANCE in making them look good is very helpful and requires proper knowledge of the product and techniques.