Staff Training Schedule

Wellspring’s staff training offers new and returning staff fun and educational experience. It is our goal to prepare you with the tools and skills you will require in order to provide a safe and quality experience for our campers. Below is an example of a typical Wellspring staff training.

Day 1:  Focus on staff community/staff norms and expectations

This day is spent developing teamwork, trust, and expectations for the entire community. We believe in spending quality time getting to know one another and problem solving through team initiatives. Creating group expectations together aid a smooth working environment for the summer. If we as staff are having fun, our campers will be having fun!

Day 2: Focus on introduction of clinical program

The clinical program is pivotal to Wellspring’s success. Our clinical team spends this day training the staff on the clinical program. This day clarifies what our clinical program entails and helps prepare our counselors to handle situations that may arise in working with our campers.

Day 3:  Focus on risk management and policies

At all Healthy Living Academies programs, it is crucial to spend adequate time reviewing risk avoidance and risk management policies and covering emergency action. This day is spent discussing risk avoidance and risk management, reviewing all our policies and procedures, and addressing issues that staff may be faced with when working in an outdoor setting with youth.

Day 4:  Focus on driving

At all our programs, driving is the activity with the highest risk. This day is spent reviewing the details of the vehicles we will utilize over the summer, transportation policies and procedures, plus a comprehensive driving practicum.

Day 5:  Focus on adventure activities

This is typically a one-two day expedition to visit the outdoor areas that will be utilized in the program and to understand the expectations our of outdoor trip program. It will be an opportunity to experience some of the activities the campers will participate in over the summer such as rock climbing or white water rafting. We also cover pertinent information regarding the delivery and supervision expectations of staff.

Day 6:  Day off

This is a great opportunity to explore the wonderful areas where our programs operate.

Day 7:  Focus on campers

This day is spent reviewing who each of our campers are and addressing special needs. Counselors move into their bunks and add the final touches to the accommodation in making them a welcoming place for campers and their parents.

Day 8:  Focus on First Aid

Depending on the program, camp counselors may partake in a one day Red Cross/AHA CPR training, or a five day; Advanced Wilderness First Aid training (at our Adventure Camps). This independent training provides certification to our staff and prepares them for potential emergency situations.