Staff Training
We Teach You How to Be a Camp Counselor!
We want you to have an amazing summer. We are here to support you, answer questions, and show you how it’s done.
Before camp you will receive online training, followed by hands-on training when you arrive at camp. In addition to activity specific training, you will spend several days getting to know your fellow counselors and learning all about how we do things at Vista Camps.
We also offer the opportunity to become an American Red Cross certified lifeguard, ropes certification, as well as training in our shooting sports (archery, riflery, and trap)!
What You Learn in Staff Training
- Qualities of a good counselor
- How to be a role model and leader
- Camper ages & stages, how kids grow up
- How to have positive interactions with your campers
- Bullying & conflict resolution
- Building a culture of inclusion
- Activity curriculum and what you’ll be teaching
- Safety and risk management
- First aid & waterfront safety
- What to do in all kinds of situations
- Daily schedules & how camp runs
- Camp policies and procedures
We’re Here to Help You Succeed
Working as a camp counselor is a lot of fun, but we know you’ll have lots of questions when you’re getting started. Our leadership staff of directors, program directors, and division leaders are here to back you up. We all work together for the good of the community. Keep reading to learn more about what it’s like to work at our summer camp.