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Girl Scouts of Montana WyomingMaster Plan and AssessmentButte and Red Lodge, MontanaParadise PointComprehensive Assessment and Strategic Plan DevelopmentMcCall, IdahoCamp CohenConceptual Master Plan and Ministry AssessmentCleveland, MissouriAll Saints Camp and Conference CenterStrategic Plan, Executive Search, and Electronic SurveyDallas, TexasMinnesota Conference UMCStrategic Ministry AssessmentMinnesotaWestern Pennsylvania Conference UMCOrganizational PlanPennsylvaniaMound Ridge Camp and Retreat CenterOperational AssessmentCook Station, MissouriTennessee Conference UMCMaster Plan and Specific Area PlanBeersheba Springs and Lyles, TennesseeWisconsin Conference UMCSpecific Area Plan and Electronic SurveyWisconsinUCCI, Wisconsin Conference, UCCStrategic Vision and PlanWisconsinGirl Scouts of Ohio's HeartlandProgram and Property ReviewOhioGirl Scouts Wisconsin SoutheastStrategic Long Range Property PlanWisconsinCamp Walter ScottMinistry Planning & AssessmentDieterick, IllinoisCeta CanyonComprehensive Assessment and Strategic Ministry PlanHappy, TexasLazy W RanchSite Map & SignSan Juan Capistrano, CaliforniaSeabeck Conference CenterSite Map UpdatesSeabeck, WashingtonFrontier CampTeen Camp Concept PlanGrapeland, TexasLutheranchMarketing StudyNorth Carolina
February 2012ACA National ConferenceHyatt Regency AtlantaAtlanta, GeorgiaOctober 2011PCCA Annual ConferenceMo-Ranch Conference Center Hunt, TexasIACCA Annual ConferenceYMCA Blue Ridge Assembly Asheville, North CarolinaStop by and say hello!Fall 2011Our beta mobile site is live; check us out and link to our facebook on your smartphone or tablet.Summer 2011New mobile web site coming soon!May 2011New Kal Team Member--Julie Byron, Business ManagerWesterville, OhioWe are pleased to welcome Julie Byron to the KALEIDOSCOPE team! Julie will be coordinating projects, conducting research, and working with you, our great clients!Spring 2011We have moved into our new offices! Our administrative offices are now located in Westerville, Ohio (in the Columbus area) at 130 Wetherby Lane, Suite 104, Westerville, OH, 43081. Our site planning office is still in Arkansas, in new offices in Fayetteville. You can reach all of the Kaleidoscope team members at 614.448.0268. January- February 2011ACA National Conference San Diego, CAUMCRM National Leaders GatheringLake Junaluska, NCDecember 2010CCCA National ConferenceRidgecrest Conference CenterAsheville, NCUnited Methodist Executives ConferenceMount SequoyahFayetteville, ARNovember 2010PCCCA Annual ConferenceHighlands Camp & Conf CenterAllenspark, COKaleidoscope launches a new website!See something we may be missing, let us know!

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HISTORY.

MISSION. VISION. VALUES.

KALEIDOSCOPE inc. was founded by Kathleen Trotter, in 1986. After a successful fifteen year career as a camp director, both on sites and in executive roles, Kathy understood the need to continually develop and apply expertise from a variety of professional areas - financial management, marketing, site development, and architectural design.The problem she experienced was that the professionals available to help in these areas knew their business but they didn't know the business of CAMPS and CENTERS. And without that understanding, the professional advice often did not lead to successful solutions. This was the foundation for KALEIDOSCOPE inc. - professional services FOR camps and centers BY professionals who know camps and centers.The firm has grown and changed in its 24 year history to adapt to the needs of the field, and to remain efficient and up to date in its delivery of quality services at a reasonable cost. But its mission and vision remain the same.
MISSION "To provide professional services to camps and resident centers to help them THRIVE!"Yes, it is our goal to deliver professional services "on time and within budget" based on each specific scope of work. But developing a plan is not the outcome. YOUR camp or center, alive and well, benefiting from the investment in the consulting and planning process, is our purpose and goal.VISION "Whole people for a whole world."We believe that the values taught and experienced in camps and centers contribute to individuals becoming healthy, mature participants who will create a sustainable world. VALUESPassion Believe in and share the power of the work we do.Stewardship Practice careful stewardship of all resources human, financial, natural. Quality Give your best and seek to be the best in the field. Value Deliver value to the client at fair prices, based on their needs.Honesty Say what you mean and mean what you say.Integrity Be who you say you are with all people at all times. Be true to your values even if they differ from others.Caring Listen to the needs behind the requests. Invest yourself as well as your work.Optimism Impart interest, enthusiasm, excitement, hope. Make others day better for having been a part of it.
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Jody OatesPrincipal ConsultantJody is an experienced camp leader with the skills to address the practical aspects of the operation without losing sight of the mission. His knowledge of day-to-day management issues enables Jody to guide leaders in setting realistic goals that empower the vision to grow into a sustainable enterprise. His effective communication skills enable him to relate to all parts of the organization - staff, directors, board. Jody's formal education in psychology, business and theology provide a balanced academic foundation for the issues to be addressed in mission-based organizations.
Julie ByronBusiness ManagerJulie supports both clients and the consulting team with her adept ability of managing the logistics of a project. Her administrative efficiency and dedication to continuous improvement are enhanced by her thorough understanding of the intricacies of the recreation industry from her many years as an event manager in college athletics.
Amanda Williamson, LLASite PlannerAmanda is a CLARB certified landscape architect committed to providing practical, sustainable site plans for camps and centers. Amanda's personal camp experience, her professional training, and her understanding of environmentally supportive design are a solid foundation for creating site and facility plans that will support 21st century programs, campers, and guests. Her ability to illustrate the plans with pleasing graphics delights clients and excites prospective donors while her technical approach focuses on feasibility.
Kathleen Trotter, CCDConsultantKathy is a nationally recognized specialist in camp, conference center and retreat center programming and management. Kathy consulted for three years as an associate for an architectural firm in Portland, Oregon before forming KALEIDOSCOPE inc. in 1986 to offer a broader range of services.Kathy's consulting skills are under girded by an academic degree in education and 15 years experience as a successful site director and executive in both camp and conference center settings. She has demonstrated her ability to develop and market creative programs for camps, environmental education, and adult retreats. She operated financially stable and self-supporting sites; supervised staff and led boards for optimum effectiveness; managed a start-up project as well as revitalized stagnant operations.With camp and center management as a background, she has honed her consulting skills to include in-depth analysis, effective communication in all forms, facilitation to achieve consensus, creative solutions to address critical problems.
TESTIMONIALS

1.QUALITY RESULTS

3.OUR PASSION

From an Executive Director in Washington"It looks like what we talked about and more. I think the natural playground under the bridge is ingenious!"
From a Director in Texas"Launching a Capital Campaign is not only about bricks and mortar. At its heart, the Campaign is about what our new facilities will do to amplify a child's laughter, a volunteer's compassion, a parent's recovery, and a community's generosity. And Kaleidoscope has embodied its national reputation in helping us to make this happen."

2.A NEW PERSPECTIVE

From a Girl Scout CEO in South Carolina"Thank you for a great job last evening. Providing a different lens and flow created opportunities for 'hmmm' and 'ah-ha'. Just what we need. "
From a denominational Executive "Having extensive experience with consultants over the years, I have come to know the difference between high quaility professional services and the 'instant expert from out-of-town'..... It was clear to me that you brought us REAL expertise in the subject and well-developed skills in working with a client.... Thank you for what you did and the caring, professional manner in which you did it."
From a Director in Nebraska"As we finalize the master plan, I want you to know how much I have enjoyed and learned from the process. I found myself looking at camp operations from a different perspecitve... and I know we managed better because of the analysis your team provided for us."
From a Board member in Georgia"...you have done an outstanding job in guiding the project through a lot of swirls and eddies that we have been trying to, not too sucessfully, paddle through for a couple of years now."
From a fundraising consultant"Your master plan was so thorough and well-organized – and it also helps demonstrate the need for capital investments and the rationale behind each project. It has been so helpful in the case development process."
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Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701

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ASSESSMENT

Comprehensive and integrated review of existing conditions (program, operation, finances, facilities, staffing). Compares findings to norms, trends and the perceived potential of the organization. Establishes a realistic basis for further planning. Can be brief or extensive, formal or informal.

Consulting

MISSION/VISION DEVELOPMENT

Facilitated process to review and/or identify a mission, vision, values, and long range goals appropriate to the organizational needs and opportunities. Provides the basis for focused strategic planning.

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STRATEGIC PLAN

Strategic actions developed with decision-makers to identify concrete steps that will accomplish a vision and goals within a stated time period and available resources.

FEASIBILITY STUDY

Structured, objective, (usually quantifiable) study of "whether" an idea will work - e.g., introducing a new program or service; operating year round; adding an adult conference/retreat facility. NOTE: The consultants do not provide feasibility studies related to fund raising goals.

MARKETING/ RESEARCH PLAN

Market research through appropriate methodologies (written survey, web survey, telephone survey, focus groups, and/or facilitated dialogue) to gather data and perceptions as a basis for developing a program, management, or site plan. May result in a strategic marketing plan for the site or programs to increase usage and participation.

BUSINESS PLAN

Comprehensive description of the goals, management strategies, and financial expectations for an initiative. Provides an operating model to be followed to achieve projected growth, financial goals, and viability. The consultants are specifically experienced in developing business plans for new camp/center operations.

TRAINING

A variety of models for group or individual instruction - executive coaching, board development, staff development, hospitality training, preparation for fund raising.
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SITE & FACILITIES ASSESSMENTS

Processes to evaluate property and/or facility characteristics and value in relation to specific organizational goals (programs, operations, capital). Assessments are completed by professionals with specific credentials and experience to provide knowledgeable results and recommendations. Assessments may address these issues:• Adequacy of facilities and property to support current and proposed uses.• Best use of properties for the future (e.g. develop, maintain, divest).• Applicable codes and regulations for current and future development.• Feasibility of a particular type of development (e.g. water body, green infrastructure, expanded facilities).

Site Planning

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CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT

Comprehensive planning process that integrates program and operational goals with desired land and facility development. The conceptual master plan identifies all of the facilities needed, locates them on the property, defines circulation and amenities, and suggests a preliminary opinion of probable cost. A completed master plan includes site and program assessments, responds to the preferred land use plan and is delivered as an illustrated and documented comprehensive plan.Master Plan Development can be accomplished in phases and/or include alternative processes, such as:• Land Use Plan-- matches the functional requirements of the program and operation to land areas based on natural and built characteristics and the relationship of spaces to each other.• Master Plan Update-- builds on existing plans, revising concepts as needed to meet contemporary and future needs.• Schematic Design-- conceptual plans of a specific facility to further define the spaces and the general style of construction. Leads to more refined graphics and estimates of cost.A conceptual plan is often based on available public data and will be as accurate as those sources. Further planning may be required to provide an accurate topographic map, comprehensive code review, environmental impact studies, engineering studies related to infrastructure, etc.

SPECIFIC DESIGN SERVICES

A focused process to create a conceptual plan that provides the client with information to implement the project with staff, volunteers and/or local professionals. Designs might include:• Natural playground• Contemplation gardens/spaces-- butterfly garden, sensory trail, labyrinth• Campus plaza or courtyard• Interpretive stations and destination areas• Erosion management plans• Mapping services-- base map, trail map, campus map, wayfinding plans
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Contact the Kaleidoscope team to determine the most efficient and effective combination of services to address your current needs.

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CAMPS.

Camps
Lazy W Ranch Camp
Lazy W Ranch
Lazy W Ranch
Heart O' Hills
Heart O' Hills
Glisson Camp Conference Center
Glisson
Glisson

Camp Henry

Camp Henry

Camp Henry

Camp Henry

Camp Henry

Camp Henry

CAMPS are our PASSION and our business!We whole-heartedly agree with the motto of the American Camp Association: "Camp gives kids a world of good."In fact, camps provide people of all ages life changing experiences that promote self-esteem, build skills, develop relationships, and establish values.CAMPS- to campers - are simple places....relaxed, fun, spontaneous, invigorating.CAMPS- to owners and staff - are challenging and complex enterprises....extensive property and buildings, large and diverse staffs (year-round, seasonal, young, mature, program, operational, paid, volunteer, international), and multi-layered financial systems. Add to this complexity increasing regulations, higher expectations by campers, parents, and sponsoring agencies, increased behavioral problems, competition in the marketplace, and changing rules for not-for-profits... WHEW! And yet, the field is thriving!!

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Lazy W Ranch Camp

Lazy W Ranch

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RETREAT CENTERS

RETREAT CENTERS.

Retreat Centers
Seabeck
Seabeck
Seabeck
Swanson Center
Swanson Center
Swanson Center
Swanson Center
Lake Huron Retreat Center
Lake Huron- Before and After
Lake Huron
Lake Huron
Rolling Ridge Retreat Center
Rolling Ridge
Rolling Ridge
Labyrinth
Outdoor Chapel

RETREAT CENTERS are "places apart" that encourage true engagement with new ideas, personal and spiritual issues and other people.The spaces are designed to foster contemplation, reflection, thought, dialogue, renewal, and the building of relationships. RETREAT CENTERS may focus as much on QUALITY OF LIFE experiences as "productive" agendas.The space in a RETREAT CENTER is critical to achieving the desired goals:Land or vegetation that buffers the facilities from surrounding development.Simple accommodations that provide essential comfort without becoming the focal point of the experience."Places to pause" for individuals and small groups to encourage introspection, sharing, and insight.Natural beauty that calms and inspires.Variety of gathering places for formal and casual agendas, designed to serve the specifc group sizes, identity and purpose.The KALEIDOSCOPE inc. professionals know from personal experience how important it is to retreat at a "growth point" in a personal journey. They appreciate the opportunity to think creatively with retreat leaders about how space, structures, natural settings, ambiance, hospitality, and programming can merge to create life-changing experiences for participants.

Retreat Centers
Seabeck
Seabeck
Seabeck

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CONFERENCE CENTERS

CONFERENCE CENTERS.

Conference Centers
Prothro Center
Prothro Center
Prothro Center

Kettunen Center

Kettunen Center

Kettunen Center

Barbara C. Harris

Barbara C. Harris

Barbara C. Harris

CA Vines 4H Center

CA Vines

CA Vines

CA Vines

CONFERENCE CENTERS are designed for effective meetings, trainings and events.Financial resources and time are too precious to waste on meetings and gatherings that don't result in positive outcomes - productivity, learning, organizational and personal growth.CONFERENCE CENTERS provide the following special components that make it easy for leaders to be effective and add value to any gathering:Meeting rooms the right size and configuration for the group's agendaQuality AV and telecommunications resourcesSupport staffHospitality servicesBesides providing for meeting needs, CONFERENCE CENTERS care for their guests through responsive hospitality that buffers them from daily pressures and distractions, provides a relaxed environment for learning and work, offers opportunities that rejuvenate, and creates a place where a group of strangers are encouraged to become colleagues and friends.The KALEIDOSCOPE inc. professionals believe that these living/learning/leisure environments are among the most effective ways to introduce and manage change and growth in the 21st century. They are essential settings in the world of business, religion, education, and recreation.Our firm is committed to providing professional services that help your specific CONFERENCE CENTER meet its mission and goals, because at your center, the world is being changed.

Conference Centers

Prothro Center

Prothro Center

Prothro Center

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EDUCATION CENTERS

EDUCATION CENTERS.

Education Centers

Seacamp

Heifer Ranch

Kalamazoo Nature Center

Kalamazoo Nature Center

Kalamazoo Nature Center

Kalamazoo Nature Center

Grant Walker

Grant Walker

EDUCATION CENTERS have many identities depending on the nature of the educational mission.While in the broadest sense, ALL of the camps and centers on the client list are engaged in education, some groups provide FORMAL education for public and private schools or organizational purposes - outdoor and environmental education for children, training or education for agencies and classes for colleges and universities.These resident education centers meet the curriculum requirements of the affiliated educational institution(s) through non-traditional experiential activities. Their staff members usually have academic credentials appropriate to the education being offered. The site usually offers residential space typical of any camp or center, plus specific educational resources and classrooms appropriate to the curriculum.The KALEIDOSCOPE inc. consultants know that the requirements of these institutions are somewhat different from camps and centers who offer growth experiences that are personal and voluntary. And they are clear that educational centers vary from each other depending on the student population they serve.An education center may have a singular educational specialty related to the primary organizational mission. It may be a part of a multi-style camp and conference center in which a specific aspect of the organization is an educational program. The center may only provide hospitality services and site resources to other groups who direct educational programs.Regardless of the level of involvement in the educational curriculum, the KALEIDOSCOPE inc. professionals can assist with issues related to using an outdoor setting and experiential model for formal education, especially with regard to risk management, marketing of the programs and services, operational requirements and site design.

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