It’s not too late to plan a Martial Arts Summer Camp!
As we approach the end of the school year it would seem like it is too late to plan a camp but that isn’t true. Many summer camps of all varieties are full. Parents that didn’t think about summer activities in the dead of winter are stuck wondering what to do with their children during summer break. You will need to act quickly but it would be manageable.
Marketing
First, choose dates and begin to market to your existing clients.
Print fliers and deliver them to local schools and daycares.
Post on local community pages in Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Partner with other kid friendly business to help promote your program.
Business
Decide on pricing. Do not undervalue your services just because you are late to the game. Consider requiring a deposit or offering a payment plan.
Contact KarateInsurance.com to add the camp to your policy.
Offer free tuition to older student if they help with younger ones.
Get t-shirts printed with your logo. Many websites, like customink.com can do this reasonably and quickly.
Activities
Although, much of the curriculum should be athletic/martial arts based, don’t be forget it is summer and kids want to have fun. So include a movie, trip to a local water park or zoo, an afternoon bowling or a fun craft.
Summer camp is a great way to keep your income steady through out a typically slow season. It is also a great for recruiting new students to your school for the upcoming year.
Camp Insurance
Like tournaments, camps are not automatically included in your coverage. If you are hosting either a camp, seminar or tournament, please let us know at info@karateinsurance.com. Thanks, Don
Martial Arts Business Tip: Have Waivers at the Ready!
One commonly overlooked aspect of day-to-day martial arts operation is the utilization of waivers. Although most instructors understand the value of running a safe class, injuries are never predictable and should be kept in mind at all times. Also, don’t overlook the possibility of new students looking for a chance to sue an unsuspecting business.
Waivers might seem like a damaging business idea at first. After all, if you are making a new potential student waive liability wouldn’t it make it seem like you are EXPECTING trouble?
Ignore that thought when it pops into your mind. The usage of liability waivers is not only standard but also critical to insuring safety and longevity for your program. If a student is so gun-shy that a waiver scares them off then martial arts may have not been in their best interest anyway.
You can consider developing your own liability waiver (and in time it will become obvious if you should or not), but in the meantime you can use our sample products. Hop over to our forms page and download waivers for a variety of topics including injury liability and background check affidavits.
Grab some sample waivers here.
Some studios will insist on having a waiver signed even before prospective students step onto the mat for their free trial class. You should consider adopting this habit as it sets a precedent of good business practice and accountability both for the school and student.
One final note about waivers. Don’t feel as if you need to get bogged down in legal jargon. Sure, it’ smart to have a legal professional look over your waiver material but that doesn’t mean it should be completely unreadable by normal folks. Say what you mean and mean what you say. It can be that simple to keep your program safe!
Financing the insurance premium
We can finance your premium for a 20% down payment plus a $60 finance charge. The balance is paid in six equal installment payments.