Resources
Now is the time to setup your online Summer Camp Staff Training on the Adventist Learning Community for the following Courses. To set up your camps follow these simple steps.
- Enroll in the courses you intend to use and take the courses so you are familiar with the content.
- Contact Tracy Wood and specify which courses you have completed and want to use this spring for your staff training prior to Staff Week.
- When the courses are setup for your specific camp then Tracy will show you how to:
- Invite your staff to take the course
- Track the progress of each of your staff who are enrolled
- Confirm completion of the courses.
- Review your staff members’ portfolios to confirm that learning has been accomplished.
Camp Staff Training Online Courses on the Adventist Learning Community
NAD Camp Safety Training
Course Summary
This course is intended to be a self-study course for the purpose of equipping camp staff with safety procedures and guidelines for camp performance. The learning experience will be helpful for all camp staff to work and interact in a Christian, professional, and safe manner. This course will assist you in understanding your role and functions as a camp staff. It is divided into seven learning modules with learning activities and a quiz for each module.
NAD Camp Cabin Counselor Training - Course 1
Course Summary
Camp Cabin Counselor Training is designed to help new and experienced counselors develop the skills necessary to effectively lead and support a cabin of campers. This course covers the basics of cabin counseling, with an emphasis on creating a welcoming and supportive environment to ensure that campers of all ages have a fun, safe, and enjoyable week at camp. It is divided into five learning modules with learning activities and a quiz for each module.
Blind Camp Training
Course Summary
The Blind Camp Training Series offers youth camp staff and directors an overview of the blind community, distinctions and best practices regarding blind camp, safety considerations, partnership and support opportunities, and a look into why this ministry is beneficial for children and adults who are blind. NAD youth camps already offer a high level of safety and support to its attendees. This series offers a closer look at additional considerations when working with children and adults from the blind community. This course is divided into five learning modules.
The North American Division has chosen to publish a library of some of the best ideas, forms and resources that are available from North American youth camps. We are looking for contributions from each camp in the division.
This resource library is intended to be an idea-generating tool. Not all documents and ideas may be applicable to every camp and situation, but our goal is for you to take ideas and make them work for you. Be aware that laws vary; make sure any material used complies with your area's laws. If you see anything that posted that should be copyrighted, please let us know and we'll remove it from this page.
CAreers in camp ministry
Is camp ministry right for you?
Do you love being in the outdoors? Would you enjoy variety in your work? Do you find God’s voice a bit clearer out in nature? Do you like sharing these experiences with others? Would you savor the opportunity of working with young people… campers and summer camp staff alike? Do you want to grow spiritually? Do you have talents or skills that would lend themselves to camp life and work? If so, a career in camp ministry may be for you.
Day Camp Handbook
NAD Camp Wage Scale Guidelines
Camp Business Magazine
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