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The Signature Camp System

A Live Online Course for Designing and Delivering Signature Camp Experiences

Your step-by-step path to a camp that's distinct, memorable, and yours. 

Whether you're launching a brand-new Signature Camp or elevating your existing Day Camp to new heights, The Signature Camp System will guide you from vision to reality. Led by program development professional Katie Peterson and branding expert Michael Carmody, this high-impact, live-learning course gives you a formalized, repeatable system to build a unique camp that’s seen, felt, and remembered.​ By the end of this course, you’ll have the clarity and tools to confidently craft signature experiences that set your camp apart and prepare you to bring them to life for Summer 2026.

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Actionable. Practical. Proven. The Signature Camp System equips you with the knowledge you need to build a unique, unforgettable summer camp. 

What This Course Is:

  • A small-cohort, high-engagement learning experience with expert-led instruction to refresh and refocus their camp's identity

  • A blend of strategy, operations, culture-building, and branding tools in one package

  • A step-by-step roadmap for designing and launching a standout day camp program

  • A proven system built from successful, replicable camp models across the U.S.

  • Co-taught by two nationally recognized leaders in camp development and culture

  • A collaborative space to share, ideate, and get feedback from other camp professionals

  • A practical and inspiring system that you can actually implement (not just theory)

  • Built for people who want to launch their Signature Camp by summer 2026

Who This Course Is For:

  • Experienced and new camp directors building a Signature Camp program from scratch

  • Auxiliary program leaders looking to add custom, high-quality day camp programs to their offerings

  • Experienced professionals ready to refresh and refocus their camp's identity

  • Anyone seeking a repeatable system to create standout camp experiences

What You'll Get:

  • 10 live online course sessions with real-time instruction and discussion

  • A clear roadmap to build or improve your Signature Camp program

  • A collaborative cohort with limited seats for maximizing engagement

  • Tools, templates, and frameworks to use immediately

  • The playbook for what to include in your Signature Camp, and how to deliver your camp experiences

  • Personalized feedback and guidance from seasoned camp professionals

Course Instructors

Katie Peterson

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Katie Peterson is the Director of Auxiliary Programs at Breck School, where she leads everything from Summer Programs and Extended Day to Enrichment Classes and the Campus Store. A veteran in camp and auxiliary programming, she’s been crafting big ideas and joyful, community-driven experiences since her start as a camp counselor in 2006. After teaching first grade, she swapped lesson plans for leadership and has been shaping Breck’s beyond-the-classroom magic ever since. A trusted voice in the field, she’s presented nationally at NAIS, NBOA, and SPARC. 

Michael Carmody

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The Founder of Make It Campy, Michael Carmody is a nationally recognized camp brand identity developer & experience strategist. After earning his doctorate in clinical psychology, Michael shifted his focus to summer camps, blending creativity and strategy in leadership roles at Rally Camps and Fort Worth Country Day. Through Make It Campy, he partners with camps and schools nationwide to develop compelling brand identities, strengthen program experiences, and implement strategies that inspire loyalty, increase enrollment, and unlock new levels of revenue growth. 

For more than three years, Katie and Michael have worked side by side to design and refine The Signature Camp System, a tested blueprint for creating exceptional day camp experiences. Their collaboration blends Katie’s gift for cultivating vibrant camp culture and crafting innovative camper experiences with Michael’s expertise in brand development, systems/logistics, and camp engagement strategies. Together, they’ve focused on the details that make the biggest impact: seamless logistics, cohesive branding, engaged staff culture, and community-wide moments that bring the magic of camp to life. The result is a proven, scalable model that is now used successfully in multiple markets across the country, helping camps of all sizes deliver unforgettable summers.

Live Session Schedule:

Each session of The Signature Camp System is presented live via Zoom. During each meeting, you'll receive a tested framework, plug-and-play templates, and a step-by-step action plan to bring your Signature Camp to life. 

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All live sessions take place on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 PM Eastern.

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Weekly classes begin November 5, 2025, and run through January 28, 2026.

Classes will not be held on 11/26, 12/24, and 12/31.

The Brand Blueprint

Build a brand that families rally behind. 
Learn how to define your camp’s mission, vision, values, and identity in a way that doesn’t just check a box, but creates a magnetic camp presence. You'll walk away with a fully articulated Brand Blueprint that becomes the foundation of every decision you make, from your website to your full-camp rallies. ​

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The Business of Signature Camp

Make it sustainable, scalable, and sold out.

We’ll break down pricing models, budgeting tactics, enrollment systems, and standard operating procedures that keep things smooth behind the scenes. You’ll leave with a working budget template, waitlist strategy, and systems to maximize revenue without sacrificing quality.​

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The Staff Success System

Build a dream team and a culture they want to return to.

From job descriptions and recruitment pipelines to recognition rituals and retention strategies, we’ll map out how to attract, train, and uplift the staff who bring your camp to life. You'll get customizable templates for roles, onboarding checklists, and staff engagement strategies that actually work.

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The Staff Training Playbook

Run pre-camp training that inspires and equips.

Design a training experience that energizes your team while aligning everyone to your camp’s mission. You’ll leave with a fully mapped training schedule, creative delivery ideas, and plug-and-play training components you can use right away.

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The Daily Design

Create a summer rhythm that works.

We’ll design your full camp calendar, daily flow, and engaging curriculum that balances fun, structure, and impact. You’ll walk away with a complete template for your day-to-day schedule and the beginnings of a curriculum framework tailored to your goals.

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The Celebration Strategy

Make every week feel like a can't-miss event.

From themed weeks to camp-wide rallies and culminating celebrations, this session will help you build traditions and special events that keep campers excited and coming back. You’ll walk away with a theme-building matrix, event planning tools, and a strategy for weaving camp-wide magic into every touchpoint.

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The Story You Tell

Market your camp like a pro.

We’ll dive into marketing strategies that resonate, covering your website, social media, emails, and advertising strategies. You'll get a communications calendar, parent engagement templates, and tools to tell a compelling story that turns interest into enrollment.

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The Tangibles

Design the touchpoints that are engaging and unforgettable.

From t-shirts to signage, curriculum kits to camper giveaways, we’ll help you build a procurement and production plan that reinforces your brand at every touchpoint. You’ll leave with a branded asset checklist and planning timeline for all your physical camp elements.

 

The Culture Creators

Infuse your camp with magic, meaning, and memories.

Design the stories, tokens, and legends that make your camp unforgettable. We’ll show you how to use talismans, lore, and camper engagement programs to spark curiosity and belonging. Walk away with a creative framework for your own camp traditions, and tools to bring them to life.

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The Signature Showcase

Share your wins. Get feedback. Leave with a plan. 

In this final session, you’ll present your favorite element you’ve built throughout the course, and get feedback from your peers and instructors. You’ll also finalize your Signature Camp Roadmap, walking away with a clear timeline and checklist to launch in 2026.

Limited Spots Available

This program features live, cohort-based learning designed for camp professionals ready to create something exceptional. Seats are extremely limited to ensure deep interaction, discussion, and personal guidance.

Tuition: $450 per enrollment

This includes:

  • Enrollment for one attendee

  • Live sessions with expert instruction and real-time Q&A

  • Downloadable tools, templates, and checklists

  • A detailed roadmap to launch (or level-up) your Signature Camp

  • Access to a small, focused cohort for collaboration and feedback

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After submitting your registration, you will receive an invoice from Make It Campy. Tuition is payable via check or credit card. Tuition is nonrefundable. 

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Enroll today to start your camp's transformation into a hub of memory-making!

Fall 2025 cohort is now at capacity.

To join our waitlist for The Signature Camp System or to inquire about future Make It Campy courses, please email makeitcampy@gmail.com.

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