Our Mission: The
National School of RV Park & Campground Management enhances the
skills of its students through a high-quality educational program
focusing on business management principles and practices as applied
to the RV park and campground industry. This is accomplished in a
professional educational setting providing formal and informal
student contact with an experienced, interdisciplinary faculty
including park operators.
The School: Co-sponsored by the ARVC Foundation (an
affiliate of the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds –
ARVC) and The National Training Center for Public Facility Managers
(NTCPFM), it is a 50-hour, intensive two-year program conducted for
one week each year. The School offers park owners, operators and
managers a structured program covering a wide array of management
and operations topics, including finance and administration,
marketing, customer service, recreation management, maintenance,
personnel management, retail and food service operations and more.
Certificate and CPO Credits: Students are awarded a
Campground Management Certificate upon successful completion of
their second year. Students who are enrolled in the Certified Park
Operator (CPO) program will earn 25 credits each for completion of
Year 1 and Year 2. Graduates with at least 24 months of campground
management employment plus attendance at a minimum of two state,
regional or national conventions, qualify for immediate CPO
recognition through the CPO Fast Track program (a separate Fast
Track application will need to be completed). Those who complete
the Graduate Program earn 15 credits toward their CPO certification
or re-certification. For those not enrolled in the CPO program,
separate registration materials and fees are required within 60 days of school completion
for CPO program
credits. CPO is the only professional designation in the outdoor
hospitality industry. Contact the National Association of RV Parks &
Campgrounds (ARVC) for CPO registration information or a CPO Fast
Track application at (303)
681-0401
or www.arvc.org under Education.
Fireside Chat: An informal evening gathering at the
fireplace in the Hickman Lounge to share students’ questions and
ideas about the park/resort business. Students often cite the
relationships and personal interactions with fellow industry
professionals as the most valuable part of their school experience. |
