Counselor Training Material

“We grow where
we are loved”
– Bob Goff

    Please Complete Each of these Homework Tasks

    1. Read “How to Lead a Small Group”

    2. Read “Having a One-On-One with a Camper”

    3. Watch these two videos about leading a “skill building time”
    https://youtu.be/ea8xzaOCM0o
    https://youtu.be/40Yw7HRyl-M

    4. Read and watch this training video about TBRI: Trust Based Relationship Intervention.
    Video Link: https://youtu.be/FWScSJKjn1A
    Document Link: https://files.constantcontact.com/e5dba80f601/cf3015a6-ed6e-4d78-81bf-6123ca0c81d0.pdf

    5. Watch THIS VIDEO about the devotional book and recording points for teams.

    6. Watch THIS VIDEO about our first-aid cart and how to record care you give.

    7. Read about sharing the gospel HERE.

    8. Checkout the packing list for summer 2025 HERE and read the part about what to bring for our theme events.

    9. Read our “General Counselor Guidelines” and “Counselor Code of Conduct” HERE.

    10. Check out the basic camp schedule for summer overnight camps HERE. Check out the basic winter retreat schedule HERE.

    11. Day Camp Specific Training

    12. Prepare to Share Your Testimony

    13. Cleaning up after camp is important. Watch THIS VIDEO so you are ready!

    14. Spend time with God – Give yourself 30 minutes of uninterrupted time alone with God, without your cell phone or other distractions. Do the devotional below and spend time in prayer for camp this summer.
    Link to Devotional