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Staff Training
The entire summer camp staff completes a week of orientation prior to the first session. All staff members are Red Cross certified in First Aid and C.P.R.
Staff members and camp counselors working at a specialized activity (Project Adventure, Adventure Sports, Swimming, Waterfront, Archery, and Riflery) are trained prior to our regular staff orientation.
- Lifeguards are certified by the American Red Cross.
- Higher Ground USA conducts the ropes course training.
- Archery staff members receive certification from the National Archery Association.
- Riflery counselors receive certification under the National Rifle Association.
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Dr. Jerry Jennings, educational psychologist from Berry College, Rome, Georgia, is our staff trainer.
He is joined by Dr. Chris Thurber, a school psychologist at Phillips Exeter Academy. Chris also works at Camp Belknap in New Hampshire during the summer and is the author of The Summer Camp Handbook. Chris is a regular presenter for the American Camp Association.
Bob Ditter also assists with training the staff. Bob is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in child, adolescent, and family therapy in Boston, MA. Bob has helped to train staff all over the world and has also been a regular presenter for the American Camp Association.
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Some of the topics covered during training are:
- Bullying
- Homesickness
- Conflict resolution
- Developmental characteristics of campers
- Managing inappropriate talk/behavior
Staff training is mandatory for first-time Laney staff.
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