Each staff member is hired for his/her ability to relate to children. The creativity, commitment and knowledge of the staff are what make your child’s summer a successful experience.

1. Where do you find your camp staff?
2. Do you do background checks on you staff?
3. What kind of training do you provide for your staff?
4. How old are your counselors?
5. Do the counselors receive continuous training?
6. Will my child have the same counselor throughout the summer?
7. What are the qualifications of your Specialists?

1. Where do you find your camp staff?
   Most of our staff are returning counselors. We do extensive recruiting and interviewing of new staff that are hired. Word of mouth is also a key to successful hiring of quality and caring staff.
2. Do you do background checks on you staff?
   Yes, we use the National Sex Offender Registry and we thoroughly check references, both work-related and personal. We also use the National Criminal Background Check.
3. What kind of training do you provide for your staff?
   All of our staff goes through a complete and informative orientation program before camp starts each summer, which meets all of the American Camp Association’s requirements.
4. How old are your counselors?
   Our Senior Counselors are college students, 18 years and older. Our Junior Counselors are 9-12th graders.
5. Do the counselors receive continuous training?
   Yes, we have weekly staff meetings for all staff members that involve a weekly agenda and different aspects of training.
6. Will my child have the same counselor throughout the summer?
   Yes, the Senior Counselors and Co-Counselors remain with the same group throughout the entire summer. However at times, changes may need to be made. Junior Counselors rotate groups each week.
7. What are the qualifications of your Specialists?
   Our lifeguards are required to have American Red Cross certificates in CPR and First Aid, as well as their WSI certificate. All other Specialists are trained or certified in the area of expertise.