Training

Senior Staff Training: May 23-June 4, 2010

All Senior Staff are required to complete a two-week training course prior to the summer season. We understand that our staff relies on each other throughout the summer as their encouragement and support. Because of this, we find it important to pack our staff training with lots of time for fellowship and building staff relations. Staff training consists of six main components.

 

• Program/activity facilitation
• Camper education, including management and camper/parent relations
• Camp policies and procedures
• Worship and devotions
• Staff fellowship
• Specialized training (CPR/First Aid, etc.)

Senior Staff are also given the opportunity to be certified as a Lifeguard by the American Red Cross. Lifeguard training dates are TBA. Resource and support staff positions may require additional training. These trainings may take place over weekends prior to the official start of our Senior Staff training. Specific dates and times for these trainings are TBA and will be arranged through Camp Tekoa.

Staff Assistant (SA) Training: June 13-19, 2010

Staff Assistant training is a shortened version of the Senior Staff training. The SA training is broad in scope, as we use our Staff Assistants to fill many positions at Tekoa. Staff Assistants will gain knowledge in five training component areas (these training components will focus on elementary and middle school age camp programs).

• Program/activity facilitation
• Camper education, including management and camper/parent relations
• Camp policies and procedures
• Worship and devotions
• Staff fellowship

Counselor In Training (CIT): Session 1: June 20-July 17 Session 2: July 18-August 14

CIT training is a four week session intended for learning and leading and is geared towards preparing our volunteers for working with children and youth in a Christian camp atmosphere. We focus on training our CITs in small and large group activities, nature programs, leading campfires, and personal growth.