Sawtooth On-Site Training Weekend

This training event is for all program camp staff members including deans, counselors, resource people and CITs. This training includes spiritual development, behavior management, learning skills, instructional skills, and program ideas. This Sawtooth On-Site Training Weekend is a companion to the Leadership Training held in April in Boise.

Come and familiarize yourself with Sawtooth Camp and the facilities that your camp staff team will utilize this summer. Deans and counselors will take a close look at this year's curriculum, FruitFULL Faith, from Chalice Press, working with the camp schedule, best practices in working with staff and campers, and integrating faith experiences throughout the day to support the camp's mission. We will review core pieces of Camp and Retreat Ministry to better understand our mission and everyone’s roles in keeping camp safe, as well as how to practice Safe Sanctuaries and Child Protection Policies in the camp setting.

Counselors will enjoy an engaging track designed to help them prepare for their week of camp with their campers. Skill sessions will include establishing a community of respect, knowing camp rules, camp worship and prayer, how to get campers excited and how to settle them down, listening, working with small groups, seizing faith moments through the day, and more.

Whether you are an experienced camp leader or just getting started, this is the training for you and should not be missed. If you are unable to make this training, please contact your dean so that these important topics can be covered well in advance of camp.

Important Details To Know Before You Go:

• The location for this training will be at Sawtooth Camp.
• The training will start at 5pm Friday evening and end Sunday at 4pm. All meals are included. 
• Please note that campers under the age of 18 are allowed to drive to camp only with the written permission of their parents and are not allowed to have any passengers under the age of 18.
• For directions to Sawtooth Camp CLICK HERE.
• Please complete your On-Line Disclosure prior to your arrival if you have not already done so. You will later receive an email to initiate the process for a confidential criminal background check (ages 18+).
• You may want to bring warmer clothes for cooler evenings and mornings during the early season! You'll need warm sleeping bags, towels and toiletries and a completed health form, if you did not complete it online.
• A notebook and pen will be handy during the training sessions.
• For registration information please contact our camp registrar: Holly Dolan, 503-802-9214 or registrar@gocamping.org
• For program or camp related questions, please contact the camp directly at the email address below.