Staff FAQs
When is staff training and is it required?
Staff training is required & mandatory for all staff members. Training dates are in the middle of June and the dates vary based on the year and position.
Required 2027 Staff Training Dates:
SOS Training (June 20-27)
Senior Counselor Training (June 23-27)
Counselor Training (June 24-27)
CIT Training (June 25-27)
O-Team Training (TBD)
Lifeguard Training (TBD)
What time does counseling staff need to be at camp for the week?
What time does counseling staff need to be at camp for the week?
- Counselors and Senior Counselors: Check in on Sunday at 7:30 PM and stay overnight at camp throughout the week. Pick-up is Friday afternoon or evening.
- Counselors in Training (CITs): Check in on Sunday at 7:30 PM and get picked up at 9:15 PM. Each Day Camp morning, CITs must arrive to camp by 7:30 AM and be picked up at 5:30 PM.
What times do CITS need to be dropped off and picked up during a Day Camp week?
CITS will need to check in on Sunday nights at 7:30pm and be picked up at 9:15pm. CITS will then need to be arrive back to camp at 7:30am each Day Camp morning and picked up at 5:30pm. CITS also have the option to spend the night on Thursday nights after campfire.
If I am working a Day Camp do I need to spend the night?
If you are a Counselor, Senior Counselor, or SOS you will need to spend the night during Day Camps. CITS do not spend the night during Day Camps with the exception of Thursday nights where there is the option for CITS to stay the night after campfire.
What time can counseling staff expect to be done on Fridays?
For Day Camps staff will be released at 6:15pm on Fridays and for Overnight Camps at 3:30pm on Fridays. Keep in mind that these times are estimates and may be later than anticipated some weeks.
Can CITs spend the night during Day Camps?
Can staff leave camp at any time during the week?
Staff are expected to remain on camp for the full duration of each week they are scheduled to work. If you have an appointment during the week you must receive approval at least one week before the Sunday check-in for that week.
Because staffing and camp operations depend on everyone being present, requests to leave camp must be approved in advance. Requests that are not submitted on time or have not been approved will not be accommodated. Please plan ahead and keep this expectation in mind when committing to a week of work!
Can I request a counselor to work with?
We don’t often take requests but will take note of your preferences.
Do I need to be previously lifeguard certified before applying to be a lifeguard?
No, we offer a Red Cross Lifeguard certification course in June. If you commit to working 6+ weeks then we will pay for your certification course. If you are working 5 weeks or less you are still eligible to join our certification course but you will have to cover the costs yourself. Current and up to date certifications through other companies like Starguard Elite or Ellis and Associates are accepted as well.
Is there a place for me to stay the weekends at camp?
We offer accommodations for staff who are 18 years old or older to stay the weekend. We don’t serve meals during the weekends so you are responsible for your own meals, but there is access to a fridge and microwave.