Training and Camp Dates
Staff Retreat | Work Crew/Program Crew Retreat | Central Leadership Staff Retreat
Work Weekend | Adventure Recreation Training | Lifeguard Training | Shooting Sports Training
Work Week | Staff Week Training | Time Commitment | Work/Program Crew
First Half Staff | Second Half Staff | Family Camp |Outbound Haiti
Staff Retreat
Friday, April 19, 6:00 pm through Sunday, April 21, 11:00 am at Echo Valley
One of the many fun parts of being on staff at LLYC is attending the staff retreat weekend. During this retreat, we bring together our newly hired staff for a relaxing weekend of fun and fellowship. The weekend allows us to focus a little on the upcoming summer, but it serves mostly as a time to hang out and have fun together.
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Work Crew/Program Crew Retreat
Friday, April 19, 6:00 pm through Sunday, April 21, 11:00 am at Echo Valley
The purpose of this weekend is to prepare the crew for what is ahead in Summer 2013. All crew must attend this training weekend.
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Central Leadership Staff Retreat
Friday, March 22, 7:00 pm through Sunday, March 24, 10:30 am at Oakhurst
The purpose of this retreat is to enjoy fellowship and begin the process of working together as a leadership team for summer 2013. All Central Leadership Staff must attend this retreat.
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Adventure Recreation Training
Tuesday, May 21, through Saturday, May 25, a five-day training at Echo Valley
This training is fast-paced and fun. Each summer, we train some of our staff to facilitate our adventure recreation program. We teach facilitation of the Alpine Tower, Zip Line, climbing, rappelling, and other high-element experiences. We also challenge the facilitator to learn that the adventure experience is much more than simply accomplishing an element. Trust, problem solving, communication, and teamwork are just a few of the issues and lessons we try to convey.
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Lifeguard Training
Monday, May 27, through Thursday, May 30
Because of all the water activities that take place at LLYC, we need certified lifeguards. Our goal is to have every member of our counselor staff current in lifeguard certification. This can happen in one of two ways. First, you may take a lifeguard class in your town prior to camp, which LLYC will pay for. Please check your local Red Cross for times and dates of certification.
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Shooting Sports Training
Wednesday, May 29, through Thursday, May 30
Shooting sports is a popular activity in which counselors teach campers to shoot .22 rifles, 20-gauge shotguns, .50 caliber black-powder rifles, and compound bows. This training will cover safety, range management, use of the firearms and bows, and making the activity exciting.
Work Week
Friday, May 24, through Tuesday, May 28
This week serves to finalize getting camp physically ready for the summer. Work Week is a great volunteer opportunity to become acclimated to LLYC. If you are interested in attending Work Week, please mark the dates on your application. Central Staff members are required to attend Work Week.
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Staff Week Training
Friday, May 31, through Thursday, June 6
All paid staff are required to attend Staff Week. Staff Week is a period of staff training and a time to learn the specifics of LLYC. It also serves as a great opportunity for you to meet everyone and prepare for the incredible summer ahead.
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Time Commitment
At LLYC, we hire on a half-summer and full-summer basis. A full-summer commitment begins Staff Week, May 31, and ends Saturday, August 10, after final cleanup. If you work all summer, you are making a ten-week commitment. If you are currently in high school, you are only eligible to work for half of the summer.
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Work/Program Crew
First Half Crew reports on Saturday, June 8, between 3-4 pm and will be released on July 6 between 12-1 pm Second Half Crew reports on Saturday, July 6, between 3-4 pm and will be released on August 10 between 12-1 pm. If you have any conflicts or special circumstances, please call Gena Edwards at 830-792-1215 and inform her.
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First Half Staff
Summer staff who work only the first half of the summer are required to be at camp for Staff Week starting May 31. First Half ends after Second Session on July 6 and staff will be released between 12-1 pm.
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Second Half Staff
Summer staff who work only the second half of the summer are required to be at camp for Staff Week starting May 31 – June 6. Second Half begins on Saturday, July 6. The summer ends on Saturday, August 10.
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Family Camp
Many of you will be hired to work for Headwaters Family Camp the weeks of June 9 – July 13. If interested, contact John Hill, Family Camp Director, at 830-792-7562 and complete the questions in the application related to Family Camp.
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Outbound Haiti
We will have several staff openings for the Outbound Haiti trip scheduled March 9 – 16, 2013. If interested, please complete the additional questions found in the LLYC application. For more information, please contact Kevin Mayne at 830-792-1226.
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