January 9-14, 2022 at Headwaters
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. Dinner will not be served for staff arriving the evening before. Please plan accordingly!
May 16-20, 2022 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.
**Staff who get both high ropes and lifeguard certifications will receive a maximum pay increase of $45 per week.
**Training starts promptly at 8 a.m. For most people this means you will need to arrive the evening before your training starts. Dinner will not be served for staff arriving the evening before. Please plan accordingly!
May 21, 2022 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.
**Staff who get both high ropes and lifeguard certifications will receive a maximum pay increase of $45 per week.
**Training starts promptly at 8 a.m. For most people this means you will need to arrive the evening before your training starts. Dinner will not be served for staff arriving the evening before. Please plan accordingly!
During Staff Week at Echo Valley
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.
May 22-26, 2022 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.
**Staff who get both high ropes and lifeguard certifications will receive a maximum pay increase of $45 per week.
**Training starts promptly at 8 a.m. For most people this means you will need to arrive the evening before your training starts. Dinner will not be served for staff arriving the evening before. Please plan accordingly!
***We want as many certified lifeguards on staff as possible. If you have an active Red Cross lifeguard certification, it is valid at camp! If you are unable to attend our scheduled lifeguard training at camp, but would like to get certified locally in the months leading up to camp, LLYC will reimburse you for the training costs! Please contact us if you have confirmed employment with us this summer, and are interested in being reimbursed for training.
During Staff Week at Echo Valley
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.
During Staff Week at Echo Valley
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.
