Pre-Camp Training
Additional Information
Pre-Camp Training will take place online, through Zoom, Google Classroom, and through Email.
A staff application must be completed. Cedarbrook Camp will do a background check per California State Law.
Pre-Camp Training is one of the activities required to be accredited by the American Camp Association. There are specific topics in which all staff are expected to be trained. Some of these are: Safe Touch, Emergency Procedures, Bullying Prevention, and Chain of Command.
As you attend Pre-Camp, you will:
- Learn the Core Values of Cedarbrook Camp. How and why are we different from other camps?
- Develop skills to help you be the best counselor possible with God’s help.
- Discover what is the best way to teach Bible Exploration for your campers.
- Learn how to lead a camper to Christ.
- Learn the do’s and don’ts of outdoor cooking.
- Learn how to make and lead a Songfest.
- Fellowship with other volunteer staff who wish to make their experience at Cedarbrook Camp one that will influence the life of a summer camper.
- Get to know other leaders who will be serving the same week you choose.
- Discover what activity you will be helping with or teaching.
- Be acquainted with what your responsibility is to your campers in terms of health while at camp.
Staff who have never been to Cedarbrook Camp before will be introduced to the vocabulary used for various activities and the actions that are expected at camp.
Pre-Camp is a day full of learning, with lots of fun activities and laughter. Come with an expectant and positive attitude, and it is guaranteed that you will go away better prepared to minister to the campers and other staff this summer.