Question: What is required in a location? A dry place for students to stand around my two 8' tables placed end -to-end (so 16' of table space). This can be a shelter, porch, basement, fellowship hall, garage, shop, etc.

Question: How long is the camp? Crankin Engines Camp is a 3-Day camp, 4-hours each day. Crankin Engines 2 is a 2-day camp, 4 hours each day, and is an optional add-on for any host.

Question: What ages ranges are possible? Little Cranks: 5-10 years old with required adult participation Mixed age: 8-13 years old with required adult participation for the under 11 year old student 11-19 years old to drop off OR stay and learn with them

Question: As an organizer, what methods of payment can I accept? Entirely up to you! Cash, check, Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, Zelle, whatever you already have. I ask that you send me electronic payment via Venmo friends and family by 9am the morning after the deadline. This prevents any excessive fees.

Question: What about inclement weather? As long as there is shelter, I will teach unless there is a drastic weather event. I've taught through hurricanes under a pavilion.

Question: What do organizers provide? Nothing else is required, but on hot days, a fan or three is always welcome. Same for heat in the winter. Students are asked to bring snacks and water, but a cooler of ice and/or water is also nice.

Question: What is Little Cranks? Like the name suggests, Little Cranks is the same small engine class, but for 5-10 year olds. It covers the same disassembly and reassembly, but without the focus on math, science, and diagnostics. We take it slower, and parents are required to be present and participate with their youngster.

Question: What if I have more questions? Just reach out! You can email me at mandie@crankinengines.camp, or call/text me: 336-701-2502

Question: What is provided for the students? I provide all materials - safety equipment, tools, push mower engines, table covers, and storage boxes.

Question: What time is camp? Usually I prefer morning in the summer and afternoon in the winter. This optimizes heat and travel conditions for everyone. I am flexible on a camp-by-camp basis, but usually 8-noon or 9-1 are morning times, and 1-5 is my afternoon time.

Question: Can you come to my city/town/county/state? Sure! Since I might not have contacts in your area, I will be happy to help you draw the students in any way I can - Facebook, emails, or carrier pigeon. Word-of-mouth and personal requests are always best.

Question: What's everything an organizer needs to know all at once? Thanks so much for registering as an organizer for Crankin Engines this year! I'm Mandie, and I've been teaching this camp for 10 years all over NC and surrounding states! The curriculum I'm teaching can be found at crankinengines.com, and is written by my friend Rankin Barnes, a retired college automotive instructor. As a reminder, hosting involves five things: 1) Staying in communication with Mandie. 2) Securing the space for camp, whether indoors in winter, under shade, or under cover. 3) Advertising locally to draw the 11-14 students required for camp. 4) Collecting funds from registrants and sending them to Mandie by 9am the morning after the deadline. 5) Introducing us to your bathroom. As a reminder, LOL, the perks of hosting include: 1) Free student registration with a full class of 13 other students (yours is the 14th). 2) You pick the date, time, and location. 3) Your students probably don't have to be ready until the last minute. Winning! Here are some suggestions about what other hosts have done in the past, *none* of which are required: 1) Setting up fans if we are outdoors and it's HOT, or heaters if it's cold 2) Providing a cooler of bottled waters 3) Having an area for parents who are staying to sit during breaks 4) Providing snacks (I will ask students to bring their own water and snacks.) Once you have registered and set up a date and time with Mandie, she will send you a graphic to use for advertising. She will also prepare your sign up form and post it on the website. Please send your people to CrankinEngines.camp to get to the FAQ, which they must agree to on the Student Registration form. The form is open to the public, so try to fill in your guaranteed students first, including your own. Remember that people can withdraw up until the deadline. We still need the minimum of 11 students. So, keep inviting until we have a few on the wait-list. I will arrive about 5-10 minutes in advance to set up on the first day. I will put up signage on the first day of class to direct parents where to go. It goes much faster as students help unload when they arrive. I have two folding 8' tables that will go end to end, as well as tarps and cardboard. I supply the Briggs and Stratton push mower engines, cardboard boxes for them to sit in, and tools. Students will have nitrile gloves and safety glasses that I also bring. Every guardian is liable for their own student. You can choose if I have to pack up camp each day and take it back to the airbnb, or if I leave it where it is. If there is an emergency on my end, I will refund money if I have to cancel class. Please let me know if there is an emergency on your end (it has happened), and we will do our best to reschedule.