Winter High Ropes Training
Dates TBD at Echo Valley
Come out to camp and learn how to facilitate all of our high ropes elements as well as how to belay campers on our natural climbs and rappels. No prior experience is required, but you must be up for adventure! You must be 18 or older by the first day of training. You will receive a level 1 challenge course certification through Adventure Experiences. This certification will last for one year.
Please contact us if you are interested in this winter training.
**Training starts promptly at 8 a.m. For most people this means you will need to arrive the evening before your training starts.
High Ropes Training
Dates TBD at Echo Valley
*Required for all A-Team staff members.
Come out to camp and learn how to facilitate all of our high ropes elements as well as how to belay campers on our natural climbs and rappels. No prior experience is required, but you must be up for adventure! You must be 18 or older by the first day of training. You will receive a level 1 challenge course certification through Adventure Experiences. This certification will last for one year.
Bonus: We pay you $150 for this week of training AND you will receive an extra $30 per week during the summer.
**Training starts promptly at 8 a.m. For most people this means you will need to arrive the evening before your training starts.
High Ropes Recertification
Dates TBD at Echo Valley
This is a level 1 recertification for returning facilitators who were certified within the last year and have met or exceeded their 50 hours of documented facilitation time. This certification will last for one year.
**Training starts promptly at 8 a.m. For most people this means you will need to arrive the evening before your training starts.
Mountain Biking Training
Date TBD at Echo Valley
Come out to camp and learn how to safely lead campers in mountain biking experiences all over our beautiful canyon! You will sharpen your own riding skills while picking up techniques to effectively lead riders of all ages and skill levels. No prior mountain bike experience is necessary, but you must be able to ride a bike. This certification will last for two years.
Bonus: We pay you $50 for this day of training AND you will receive an extra $15 per week during the summer.
**Training starts promptly at 8 a.m. For most people this means you will need to arrive the evening before your training starts.
Lifeguard Training
Dates TBD at Echo Valley
*Required for A-Team and Canyon Club staff members.
Come out to camp and become a Red Cross certified lifeguard so you can supervise swimmers and help campers enjoy our many incredible swimming holes on the Frio! Anyone over 15 years of age may become a lifeguard and your certification will even transfer to other swimming facilities after camp! This certification will last for two years.
Bonus: We pay you $150 for this week of training AND you will receive an extra $30 per week during the summer.
**Training starts promptly at 8 a.m. For most people this means you will need to arrive the evening before your training starts.
Wilderness Training
Dates TBD at Echo Valley
Come out to camp and learn how to guide campers and fellow staff to various habitats and ecologically unique features of our property. Study many of our diverse and beautiful native plants, birds, animals and insects so you can teach others about what they encounter in creation at camp. This certification is designed to prepare our wilderness activity and hike leaders. This certification will last for two years.
Bonus: We pay you $75 for this two-day training AND you will receive an extra $15 per week during the summer.
**Training starts promptly at 8 a.m. For most people this means you will need to arrive the evening before your training starts.
Target Sports Training
Date TBD at Echo Valley
Come out to camp and learn how to safely facilitate archery, tomahawk throwing, our sling shot range, etc. so that campers can have a blast honing their target sports skills and potentially trying something they’ve never done before! This certification will last for two years.
Bonus: We pay you $50 for this two-day training AND you will receive an extra $15 per week during the summer.
**Training starts promptly at 8 a.m. For most people this means you will need to arrive the evening before your training starts.
