Internship Program 

Training Components General Outline

1. Cultural Tips and Taboos in the USA
2. Philosophy of Christian Camping
3. Distinctives of Christian Camping in the United States
4. History of the Receiving Camp/Conference
5. Intern Job Description, Staffing Chart, Expectations, Schedule
6. Objectives, Distinctives, Assessment
7. Evaluation and Feedback Mechanism
8. Behavior Standards, Ethics, Character
9. Servant Leadership
10. Program Development: What, How, and Why
11. Camp Operation
12. Marketing
13. Budgeting
14. Health and Safety
15. Customer Service
16. Personnel: Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, equipping, nurturing,
    disciplining, evaluating, dismissing
17. Team Building
18. Strategic Planning
19. General Training Schedule, Assignments, Camper Relationships
20. Best Practices and Implementation
21. Personal Spiritual Development and the Disciplines of Leadership
22. Assigned Reading
23. Practical Application, Taking Responsibility, Assessment
24. Homeland Ministry Plan
25. Experiencing USA Culture: Weekend Worship and Local Church Involvement, visits to sites of interest, other camps/conferences, museums, etc.

Debriefing

1. Travel to debriefing
2. Processing the experience with Global Outreach Group
3. Small group sessions for sharing experiences and setting goals for Christian Camping in home country

Return to Home Country