Important Dates

September 25, 2020

LLYC begins accepting applications on this date. (High School staff candidates may apply in the fall, but all High School interviews happen during our spring interview season)

October 25, 2020

Central Leadership Staff candidates are required to submit an application by this deadline. College Staff candidates (any potential applicant currently in college) should submit an application by this deadline if they would like to receive an interview during the fall season. Candidates who submit an application for Central Leadership Staff or College Staff by this deadline will be contacted for an interview during this time.

Any College Staff applicant who submitted an application before the fall application deadline will be contacted for an interview within two weeks of applying. All High School Staff applicants will be interviewed during the spring interview season even if you apply early.

January 3, 2021

College Staff candidates who did not apply in the fall and any High School Staff candidates are required to submit their application by this date.

Any College Staff applicants who submitted an application after the fall application deadline will be contacted for an interview within 2 weeks of applying. All High School Staff applicants will be interviewed during this time even if you applied early.

September 25, 2020

LLYC begins accepting applications on this date. (Crew candidates may apply in the fall, but all Crew interviews happen during our spring interview season)

**You must be a junior in high school to apply for Program Crew (guys) or Work Crew (girls)

January 3, 2021

All crew candidates are required to submit their application by this date.

**You must be a junior in high school to apply for Program Crew (guys) or Work Crew (girls)

All crew applicants will be contacted for an interview during the month of January.

**You must be a junior in high school to apply for Program Crew (guys) or Work Crew (girls)

All crew applicants will be notified of their hiring status by mail.

**You must be a junior in high school to apply for Program Crew (guys) or Work Crew (girls)

February 26 – 28, 2021 in Kerrville

This is a weekend retreat required for all Central Staff.

Aug 9-14, 2021 in Colorado

Outbound is an optional backpacking trip in the Colorado Rockies for any paid summer staff member.

Finish your summer in the best way possible. Pack your fleece jacket and come up to the mountains to rest and reflect on your summer experience with other LLYC and LLFC staff members. Learn more.

TBD 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

May 21 – 25, 2021 (tentative)

Work Week is required for all Central Staff. It is also optional for anyone interested in helping to get camp ready for the summer. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the fun!

If you are participating in Work Week, you should arrive by 12:30 p.m. on the above start date. Lunch will be provided.

Work week concludes after lunch and cleanup on the end date.

May 28 – Jun 3, 2021 (tentative)

Staff Week is a paid training required for all college age Staff. High School seniors are encouraged to attend for any and all days their school schedule allows.

Central Staff arrive by 11:30 a.m. on the above start date for a lunch meeting.

All staff arrive between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on the above start date. Please do not arrive earlier than 3 p.m.

Staff will be dismissed on the above end date around lunchtime after camp is squeaky clean!

Central Staff will be the last to leave camp.

June 6 – August 7, 2021 (tentative)

All staff who will be working the entire summer should arrive at 3:30 p.m. on the above start date.

You will be dismissed from camp on the above end date in the afternoon after camp is squeaky clean and we’ve had our farewell meeting.

Central staff will be the last to leave camp.

June 5 – July 3, 2021 (tentative)

All staff who will be working for the first half of summer should arrive at 3:30 p.m. on the above start date.

Crew will need to arrive between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on the above start date.

You will be dismissed from camp on the above end date around lunchtime after camp is squeaky clean and we’ve had our farewell meeting.

July 3 – August 7, 2021 (tentative)

All staff who will be working for the second half of summer should arrive between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on the above start date.

Crew will need to arrive between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on the above start date.

You will be dismissed from camp on the above end date in the afternoon  after camp is squeaky clean and we’ve had our farewell meeting.

June 6 – June 19, 2021 (tentative)

June 20 – July 3, 2021 (tentative)

July 4 – July 17, 2021 (tentative)

July 18 – July 31, 2021 (tentative)

August 1 – August 7, 2021 (tentative)