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Our superb leadership team members
are really the foundation of the camp.
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How we find these superstars of camping
- Applicants must be 19 years old, or have completed minimum one year of college
- They must have impressive experience working with children
- They must have incredible experience teaching the activity or sport they are hired for
- We interview each candidate and ask those tough questions
- We conduct thorough background checks
- We hire ages 24+ for our head staff
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How we prepare to work with campers
- 8 days of intensive pre-camp staff training
- Hands-on workshops and interactive seminars
- Modern, progressive concepts in child care and motivation
- Topics include safety, health, staff-camper interactions, camper-camper interactions, bully free zones
- Staff becomes ready with tools to create a safe, fun-filled, happy and meaningful environment
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How we make the campers' journey worthwhile
- The success of camp is the success of our staff
- We find the most dedicated and experienced people out there
- Their experience creates a warmer, more nurturing environment
- They know just when it’s time for encouragement, reassurance or an extra hug
- Counselors become “older brothers and sisters” for campers
- Activities are led by specialists in their field
- Athletic coaches create a fun environment while teaching skills
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How we ensure good staff communication
- Unit leaders are often parents and teachers themselves
- They ensure the health and well-being of every camper
- They track camper satisfaction – and even monitor their hygiene
- Senior staff meets daily with head staff and owners/directors
- We have more staff in the cabins
- Unit leaders live in private quarters connected to camper cabins
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What happens as a result of all this?
- The campers feel the thrill of making the journey here
- They bond into a tightly knit community
- The staff love what they do and they see the results
- Staff members return year after year
- The campers recognize the loyalty of staffers – and they love it
Every camp is proud of its staff – we have extra reason to love ours . . . [read more] |
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