The 12 STEPS
In the recreation field, programmers can think of program and event development as a staircase, with each STEP representing a specific aspect of the program or event planning process. Except for STEPS 1 and 2, completing one STEP is not a prerequisite to working on the next. Programmers will often find themselves running up and down the staircase as required, building and flushing out the remaining STEPS as the program plan unfolds.
STEP 1: Who Are You (planning for?)
STEP 2: Needs Assessment
STEP 3: Finances and Budget
STEP 4: Purpose, Goals and Objectives
STEP 5: Program Design
STEP 6: Supplies, Equipment & SWAG
STEP 7: Leadership and Personnel
STEP 8: Risk Management
STEP 10: The Walkthrough
STEP 11: Program Evaluation
STEP 12: Celebrating Success