What should I ask about a day camp’s rainy-day plan and indoor space?

Start with the document. Is the plan written, and do staff know it? Ask when the camp decides to move indoors, who makes that call and how parents are told. Read it against the last wet spells: what did the camp actually do, and what did families say afterward? A plan that exists only in the director’s head is a risk for a new owner.

Then look at the space. Is the indoor venue part of the site or a separate arrangement with a school, hall or community centre? Ask for the written terms, how the space is booked on short notice and who else may be using it. Check whether washrooms, supervision lines and emergency exits suit a full group inside, and whether activities and supplies are ready.

Finally, consider how the plan fits the camp’s costs and continuity. Do extra staff, transport or fees arise on wet days? Does the arrangement continue with the next owner? A business continuity approach helps here: list the things that could disrupt a day, and decide what you would do about each. Ask your insurer and lawyer about the indoor arrangements before you rely on them.

Key takeaways

• Ask for the written wet-weather plan and compare it with what happened on actual rainy days.
• Confirm the terms, booking process and capacity of the indoor space.
• Find out what extra costs wet days bring and whether the arrangement survives a sale.