All of our Camp Counsellors must have successfully completed The Summer Camps Trust camper leader training course. The Trust is a registered charity and their amazing camp leaders course is led by a team with decades of experience instructing summer camp workers.
The week-long course is fully residential with morning, afternoon and evening sessions each day. There are presentations, discussion and practical sessions, indoor and outdoor activity periods, safeguarding and first aid instruction, evening games and much more. Attendees will leave confident in their ability to lead campers at summer camp.
Camp Counsellors are required to attend the whole course and join in all sessions.
The Details:
When is it?
The course dates are 12th - 19th April, 2025.
Where is it?
The course will be at The Elms Preparatory School, just outside Malvern.
What are the criteria for attending?
We require that those attending the course be eligible to work in the UK. You will need two written references from appropriate persons who know you well, confirming that you are suitable to work residentially with children, and be willing to undergo a DBS check.
How do I get there?
You will need to arrange your own travel. Lifts will be available from nearby railway stations. Instructions for those coming by car will be sent nearer the event.
Am I committed to working at Summer Camp?
We will ask you to make yourself available to work at Camp Crusoe for all sessions, however you are not bound to this and there is a (hardly ever used) get-out clause on both sides. Anyone who felt after the training course that working Camp Crusoe was after all not for them would be free to say so and withdraw from their commitment. Equally, we reserve the right to not employ anyone who we feel has shown they are not suited to working at camp. Neither of these is likely to happen as all trainees are left eager for summer!
Do I pay for the training?
We pay for the full cost of the training plus your room and board. Although you do not get paid for your time while on the course, we will cover the cost of your train ticket/car mileage plus other expenses by prior agreement. This training course is well respected and recognised within the summer camps industry as well as the wider childcare sector.
What kit will I need?
A full kit list will be sent out with the joining instructions one month before the course but any technical equipment required will be provided by us as well as suitable wear for activities if required.
More questions?
If you have any more questions on the training week or on any aspect of getting involved then don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.