Summer program staff members are hired for their experience
working with children or teens, interest in teaching youth about
the environment, positive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
Typically, staff members are either college graduates or are
working toward their degrees. Often several of the Earth Camp
staff members are international, generally from Europe or Australia.
All program staff members hold First Aid and CPR certifications.
Each Teen Expedition that involves boating or swimming has
at least one Rhode Island State certified lifeguard and leaders
carry cell phones for emergency use. Criminal Background Checks
are conducted on all Day Camp Counselors, Earth Camp Counselors
and Teen Expedition Leaders in accordance with state law.
A two-week training program for Earth Camp Counselors and
Teen Expedition Leaders and a one-week training program for
Day Camp Counselors includes safety training, policies, practical
sessions and an exam.
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Two to three Rhode Island State certified lifeguards supervise
the Lake Eisenhower waterfront. An onsite nurses assistant
or EMT assists the Registered Nurse. Junior Counselors, who
work with the Day Camp and Earth Camp programs, are high school
students, ages 14-17, chosen for their initiative and ability
to work with children. Most support staff—cooks, cooks’
helpers, custodians, maintenance, office staff and nurse—work
year round to insure the quality of both school year and summer
programs.
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