Dream of being a Camp Counselor but too young to apply? Join our brand new program that will teach you leadership skills, build your confidence, and encourage your love for Spanish!
*registration for this program has closed for the summer of 2023*
*registration for this program has closed for the summer of 2023*
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Certification Course:
Online Classes
The online classes cover key topics and consist of reading, discussion boards, case studies, and quizzes. Participants will learn about the following:
Once the online classes are complete, participants will choose one classroom session to attend. During this class day, they will practice a mock interview and receive personalized feedback, engage in team building activities to connect with other participants, and take the final exam for certification. This test covers material learned in the online portion and can be repeated until a participant has achieved a passing score of 93%.
Online Classes
The online classes cover key topics and consist of reading, discussion boards, case studies, and quizzes. Participants will learn about the following:
- Navigating Spanish: How to navigate language barriers and work with kids at varying language levels.
- Navigating Kids: Understanding the developmental stages of kids and the appropriate behavior management and discipline strategies.
- Culture, Coworkers & Conflict: How to foster a positive environment, be a good team member, and deal with conflict that may arise among peers or between kids.
- Top Priority: How to follow crucial safety procedures and build bridges between camp and families.
- Camp 101: Crash course on camp- daily routines, roles on-site, and all the other behind the scenes of a day at camp.
- Company Profile: The story behind La Senda and how our foundation impacts each team member.
- Expectations and Evaluations: What exactly is your role and how are you challenged and developed.
- Getting the job: Crash course on the hiring process and our best tips for applications and interviews.
- Leadership: Our top five leadership lessons and how you can implement them.
Once the online classes are complete, participants will choose one classroom session to attend. During this class day, they will practice a mock interview and receive personalized feedback, engage in team building activities to connect with other participants, and take the final exam for certification. This test covers material learned in the online portion and can be repeated until a participant has achieved a passing score of 93%.
Camp Experience:
"On the Job" Training
The next phase of the program takes place during summer camp. When camp assistants arrive the first day of a session, they will be assigned to one of the three roles:
Group helper: join a group of campers and participate in activities to set a good example and lead the other kids.
Big buddy support: provide one on one attention to a kid who needs extra help.
Instructional helper: assist a counselor in facilitating a rotation including games, crafts, projects, or activities.
"On the Job" Training
The next phase of the program takes place during summer camp. When camp assistants arrive the first day of a session, they will be assigned to one of the three roles:
Group helper: join a group of campers and participate in activities to set a good example and lead the other kids.
Big buddy support: provide one on one attention to a kid who needs extra help.
Instructional helper: assist a counselor in facilitating a rotation including games, crafts, projects, or activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is this for?
This program is for 11-13 year olds. Participants must be entering 6th grade in fall 2023. How do i sign up?
You will enroll in the program by purchasing a membership. The cost of this covers the online course and in-person class. Next, you will register for your one in-person class date and any preferred camp experience sessions. You will find this on our registration tab with the other summer programs. When do the online courses begin?
The certification class is self guided and will become available upon enrollment in the program. All material must be completed prior to the in-person class. do i still get to participate in activities at camp?
Yes! Camp assistants will be able to lead their group of children at camp with the guidance of a head counselor. Part of a camp assistant's job includes participating with the group to lead by example. Is this something i can put on a resume?
Yes! Camp assistants can put on their future resumes that they have gone through leadership training and have experience working at summer camp. This will make you stand out as a potential hire to companies in the future! How long should i be a camp assistant before applying to be a full camp counselor?
Depending on your age when you begin the camp assistant program, we recommend two years of this training prior to applying. In 8th grade, camp assistants are able to apply to be traditional counselors. The more experience you have as a camp assistant, the more your application will stand out! |
