The counselors: one of the most important parts of VV.

Experience & loyalty.

There is an unparalleled experience and loyalty found at Camp Valle Verde. Approximately 70% of our counselors are former campers, and our return rate for staff is 96%. Our Camp Coordinators have at least 5 years of camp experience.

Counselor Education and Training Plan

Each counselor participates in many processes, which start with an intensive interview process and orientation program that covers camp values, procedures, policies and traditions, as well as offering specific instruction in dealing with the needs of our campers. Follow-up meetings with Coordinators and Directors occur at regular intervals throughout the year.

Staff Training happens during the year, including about 40 different workshops in which counselors participate depending on the requirements of their jobs.

Inspiration through positive example.

We feel strongly that the counselors are the most important part of a great camp. It is their skills that will be the foundation of safety in our programs; it is their personalities, caring and sense of adventure that will inspire boys and girls to "reach beyond their grasp" and try new things; it is their faith and consistency that we hope will be fundamental in helping our campers grow. This is why we believe that the right camp, with the right counselors can be one of the most important parts of growing up.

More about how our staff is organized

Camp Valle Verde has one staff member for every four campers.