Training

Welcome to Hope’s Haven online training! If this is your first time helping at camp, welcome! The entire purpose of training is to inform and better equip you for this specific ministry. We have the training broken up into easily manageable pieces. You are welcome to complete them in any order and in your own time frame, as long as it’s done before our live equipping session and Q&A.

You’ll notice that in each section there is a short ‘quiz’ where the questions will provide instant feedback for your answer. Do your best, but if you do end up missing a question, don’t worry! This isn’t a pass/fail quiz, but a reinforcement of what was talked about in the training clip. Please submit all of the ‘quizzes’ so we can have a digital record that you completed training.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@hopeshavencamp.org or (570) 850-9443.

Introduction (No Quiz)
Overview of Staff Roles

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When at camp, who is responsible for cleaning up in the cabins, after meals, and around camp?*
When you notice a ‘stranger’ at camp, what should you do?*
Why should you be spiritually full and well rested for camp?*

Specific Staff Roles

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This person is responsible for teaching the lessons and is in charge during camp.*
This person is age 21 or older and is responsible for supervising the campers as well as building a relationship with them.*
This person is age 16 or older and is to be a Christ-like peer role model for campers. They are to support their assigned Mentor.*
This person is responsible for all photography at camp.*

Packing Guidelines

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What type of clothes should you pack for camp?*
Can I bring my own medications to camp?*
Can I bring my own snacks?*
What should I NOT bring to camp?*
Can I bring my cell phone to camp?*

Overview of Camp

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What is the first thing a camper should do when they arrive and the last thing they should do when they leave camp?*
What activities are Mentors and Guides asked to be involved in?*
What is the most important activity at camp?*

Rules & Guidelines

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What is the #1 rule of camp?*
Who is a mandated reporter?*
What kind of hugs are appropriate to give campers?*

Common Disabilities

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If your camper exhibits a behavior that seems out of place or that you are not sure what to do about, what should you do?*

Possible Behaviors & How to Handle Them

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When a child is acting with defiance and does not want to follow the rules, what should you do?*

De-Escalation

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What is something you can do if you are feeling overwhelmed by a camper’s behavior?*
What are some strategies you can use with your camper?*

Building Relationships

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What are some ways to build relationships with the campers?*
What are some other ways to build relationships with your camper?*

Camp Swatara (No Quiz)

Thank you for participating in our camp training.  We look forward to seeing you are camp orientation.  If you have not yet, you will be receiving a letter giving you additional information on when to arrive at camp and what to pack.

Remember:  Camp is about having fun, building relationships, and sharing the love of Jesus!