We will run 2 – three week Jr Staff training programs both of which are specific to our two sites

2023 Blue Bronna Jr Staff Training

“JOURNEY” – A JR COUNSELOR TRAINING PROGRAM

There are two sites to choose from in the Jr Staff Training

Site #1

Coat Creek Wilderness Site

Dates: July 31st to August 19th 2023

For those who prefer wilderness camping truly at its best!

Want to experience the adventure of a lifetime? Come out to our wilderness site! You will sleep in cozy wall tents, complete with bunks and a wood stove.

Location: Down the Forestry Trunk Road by Livingstone Campground

• Training - Learn:
  • Horsemanship
  • Horse Chores
  • The rides in the area
  • Hiking - During a 3 day mountain hiking trip
  • Wilderness Skills
  • Cooking over a fire
  • How to teach a bible study
  • Camper Management
  • Bed wetting, homesickness, bullying
  • How to be involved in other areas of camp
    • Chapels, hanging out with kids
    • Staff Meetings etc
  • God Talks through the Book of James and also on our Identity in Christ
  • Fun Times
  • As well as help run a 3-day Day Camp at a local church

You will head to Cardston as a team and help run the Day Camps together with those from the Cardston Community Church

Cost

$490 includes all accommodations and activities

Accommodations

Canvas wall tents with mesh bunk beds and a wood stove

Cooking and eating area - both areas are tarped, and the eating area has benches. The cooking area has a trailer equipped with all the cooking supplies you will need. There are tables to prepare and serve on and an altar to cook your food.

There are no washroom facilities except an outhouse

Food Services

Food is cooked over the fire by you and those in your group

Arrivals and Departures

Arrival time is at 2:00pm on your first day

Departure time is by 2:00pm on your last day

Site #2

Willow Creek Resident Site

Dates: July 2nd to July 21st 2023

9 Participants and 3 Staff

For those who prefer a more relaxed setting!

If you enjoy camping but are looking for a few more amenities, our Willow Creek site is for you! This site enables you to enjoy the adventure of wilderness camping with a few more comforts.

Location: 12kms down Hwy 532, south of Longview near Indian Graves Campground.

• Training - Learn:
  • Horsemanship
  • Barn Chores
  • Take training in our activity areas - canoeing, climbing, archery
  • Hiking - During a 3 day mountain hiking trip
  • Learn how to help with chores around camp
  • How to be involved in other areas of camp
    • How to teach a bible study
    • Chapels
    • Hanging out with kids
    • Camper Management
    • Bed wetting, homesickness, bullying
    • Staff Meetings etc
  • God Talks through the Book of James and also on our Identity in Christ
  • Fun Times
  • As well as help run a 3-day Day Camp at a local church

You will head to Black Diamond as a team and help run the Day Camps together with those from the Black Diamond Gospel Chapel

Cost

$490 includes all accommodations and activities

Accommodations

You will stay in wall tents. This site has all the amenities that you could need including indoor plumbing at our washhouse, showers and covered eating and campfire areas.

Food Services

Food is cooked in our fully equipped kitchen, but you will also cook meals over the fire by you and those in your group.

Arrivals and Departures

Arrival time is at 2:00pm on your first day

Departure time is by 2:00pm on your last day

Jr Staff Training Applications are not done on a first come first serve basis. Your application will be reviewed once we have all the info and then you will be informed of our decision. There are a number of factors we will be taking into consideration when deciding on whom to accept this year.