Expert Guidance for Municipal Summer Camps.
Empowering your staff and refining your programs to create safe, professional, and unforgettable summer experiences.
26+
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
ABOUT US
Meet Allie Lane
Allie Lane is a municipal recreation professional with over 26 years of experience developing and managing community programs. As a current Recreation Director, she has extensive experience overseeing summer camps, training staff, and building programs that support children, families, and communities.
Through Municipal Camp Partners, Allie works with recreation departments to strengthen summer camp programs through staff training, program design, and operational support.
She is also a presenter at the Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association conference on summer staff training, sharing practical strategies to help staff feel confident and prepared for the summer season.
Our Services
Summer Staff Training
Prepare your camp staff and counselors to feel confident, supported, and ready for the summer. Training focuses on supervision, behavior management, communication, and professionalism, with practical strategies staff can use immediately.
Camp Planning & Program Support
Support in building or refining your summer camp program, including schedules, staffing structure, daily operations, and overall organization. Designed to help create a smooth, well-run camp experience for both staff and participants.
Teen Employment Programs
Help your teen feel confident and prepared for their first job interview. This interactive class gives teens an inside look at what employers are really looking for.
Participants will learn how to complete an application, answer common interview questions, make a strong first impression, discuss their strengths, and follow up professionally. The class includes practical advice, common mistakes to avoid, and opportunities to practice interviewing in a supportive setting.
Camp Review & Consulting
A review of your current camp structure, staffing, and operations with recommendations to improve organization, communication, and overall effectiveness. Ideal for departments looking to strengthen or refresh their program.
Mid-Summer Staff Reset
For camps already in session that need quick help with staff expectations, supervision, morale, group leader support, or accountability. This one-day intensive helps Recreation Directors reset the tone, address staff issues, and create a clear plan for finishing the summer strong.
Why municipalities work with MCP
We don't just consult; we embed ourselves in your mission to ensure long-term sustainability and community satisfaction.
Over 26 years of municipal recreation experience
Practical, hands-on guidance for summer camp operations
Current Recreation Director with real-world expertise
Strong understanding of municipal staffing, planning, and expectations
Voices of Success
“Allie Lane’s summer counselor training was a fantastic experience for our team at Southborough Recreation. She brought great energy, insight, and real-world experience to our summer orientation, helping staff feel confident and prepared for the seven weeks ahead. Allie connected well with our team and set a positive, enthusiastic tone from the start. We truly appreciated her ability to equip our team members with the tools they need for a successful and fun summer.”
“This training was the perfect fit for our summer program. Although we have a staff of only six, our team is small but mighty. The training helped make this the smoothest summer I’ve experienced in my five years of running a day program, and I think that speaks volumes about its impact. It provided our staff with practical tools, valuable strategies, and the confidence to handle the challenges that can arise throughout the summer season.
My staff learned how to approach difficult situations that can arise in a camp setting. They enjoyed the discussions of real-life scenarios and felt that was a great way to prepare.
The training you provided helped my staff think about their inner-child.
Staff members learned how not only to keep kids safe and having fun; they learned the best way to handle potentially embarrassing moments for kids (like separating the group from a child who just had an accident or became ill).
They also learned how to represent my department in and out of the job.
Allie brought games, asked the staff questions, and welcomed discussion during the training. She not only made it fun but also helped my staff think about strategies and problem-solving that were applicable to our program.
I very much plan to have her back as long as she offers this training! ”
“Working with Allie Lane and MCP inspired our counselors to understand the true impact they
have on participants in our summer programs. Through real-life scenarios and practical
strategies, our staff learned how to confidently manage challenging behaviors while creating a
safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
More importantly, Allie emphasized that our staff are more than counselors, they are role models
and memory makers. Our counselors left the training feeling empowered, energized, and
excited to help shape the positive culture we strive to create at our summer programs each
year.”