Site: Sawtooth Camp
Dates: 6/7/2024 - 6/9/2024
Age Level: Ages 16 and up
Cost: No fee; donations for food are gladly accepted
This training event is for all program camp staff members including deans, counselors, resource people and CITs. This training includes spiritual development, behavior management, learning skills, instructional skills, and program ideas. This Sawtooth On-Site Training Weekend is a companion to the Leadership Training held in April in Boise.
Come and familiarize yourself with Sawtooth Camp and the facilities that your camp staff team will utilize this summer. Deans and counselors will take a close look at this year's curriculum, FruitFULL Faith, from Chalice Press, working with the camp schedule, best practices in working with staff and campers, and integrating faith experiences throughout the day to support the camp's mission. We will review core pieces of Camp and Retreat Ministry to better understand our mission and everyone’s roles in keeping camp safe, as well as how to practice Safe Sanctuaries and Child Protection Policies in the camp setting.
Counselors will enjoy an engaging track designed to help them prepare for their week of camp with their campers. Skill sessions will include establishing a community of respect, knowing camp rules, camp worship and prayer, how to get campers excited and how to settle them down, listening, working with small groups, seizing faith moments through the day, and more.
Whether you are an experienced camp leader or just getting started, this is the training for you and should not be missed. If you are unable to make this training, please contact your dean so that these important topics can be covered well in advance of camp.
Important Details To Know Before You Go: