Staff Week, part one.

The rest of staff week just flew by! Our staff was very busy planning and preparing for the month of June. Staff week consists of trainings (CPR, First Aid, AED, Safeguarding God's Children), learning about being a camp counselor (leading a small group, knowing about each age group, etc), and planning (chapel program, afternoon activities, night activities). In addition, the staff spent some great time bonding and forming themselves as a team.

Saturday morning we sat down to define our role as a staff:

Saturday also brought a rescue simulation with Ranger Jason. We have a strong relationship with our South Cumberland State Park rangers - they lead the rapelling and rock climbing activities and are on hand for our hikes.

Thanks to Phil who volunteered to be our victim in this situation. This is one of those skills you hope to never have to use but are glad to have.

We scouted out a hike to use for our Pre-Campers, the short trail at Greeter Falls to the water hole. The staff runs through every hike before taking our campers out.

Our five lifeguards led instructions on water safety at our pool.

After a few days of cloudy weather, the skies finally cleared for a beautiful Sunday and Monday.

We shopped for our supplies - our annual Walmart run. This is what a basket of camp looks like!

The staff spent an entire morning and afternoon being First Aid/CPR/AED trained through the American Heart Association.

The staff was also very busy making signs, nametags, and more.

More to come on our eventful staff week!