Staff Qualifications
Our Team consists of a dedicated group of individuals responsible for various areas of camp, including programming, kitchen, administration, and maintenance.
All staff:
-Are employees of The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton and are required to meet the high standards of the employment screening policy.
-Adhere to the Safe Environments and Abuse Prevention protocols outlined by the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton (Click Here for more info).
-Have completed a Government of Alberta Intervention Record Check and a Criminal Record Check
-Are 18+ years of age
Camp Encounter is an Accredited Member Camp within the Alberta Camping Association. For more information on what being a Member Camp entails, please visit the ACA website.
PROGRAMMING STAFF
All programming staff participate in a week long training program provided by the Program Director and other professionals. In house training topics include archery safety and session leading, emergency protocol, risk management, behaviour management, backpocket and initiative games. All programming staff are required to have valid Standard First Aid and CPR C certification.
Climbing Wall, Challenge Course, and Low Ropes Course
-All programming staff responsible for leading the Climbing Wall, Challenge Course, and Low Ropes course are fully trained and annually evaluated by Challenges Unlimited Inc.
-These areas are inspected annually by Challenges Unlimited Inc.
Waterfront and Canoe Program
-During swimming activities, Camp Encounter adheres to the Alberta Camping Association's ratio of 1 Lifeguard to every 20 swimmers. Our lifeguards are certified lifeguards with The National Lifesaving Society and adhere to the policies and procedures required by the Alberta Camping Association.
-Our canoe instructors are certified Flat Water Canoe Instructors by Paddle Alberta.
If you have any questions or concerns in regards to the training level or professionalism of any of our staff, please do not hesitate to contact the Director or Program Director.
All staff:
-Are employees of The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton and are required to meet the high standards of the employment screening policy.
-Adhere to the Safe Environments and Abuse Prevention protocols outlined by the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton (Click Here for more info).
-Have completed a Government of Alberta Intervention Record Check and a Criminal Record Check
-Are 18+ years of age
Camp Encounter is an Accredited Member Camp within the Alberta Camping Association. For more information on what being a Member Camp entails, please visit the ACA website.
PROGRAMMING STAFF
All programming staff participate in a week long training program provided by the Program Director and other professionals. In house training topics include archery safety and session leading, emergency protocol, risk management, behaviour management, backpocket and initiative games. All programming staff are required to have valid Standard First Aid and CPR C certification.
Climbing Wall, Challenge Course, and Low Ropes Course
-All programming staff responsible for leading the Climbing Wall, Challenge Course, and Low Ropes course are fully trained and annually evaluated by Challenges Unlimited Inc.
-These areas are inspected annually by Challenges Unlimited Inc.
Waterfront and Canoe Program
-During swimming activities, Camp Encounter adheres to the Alberta Camping Association's ratio of 1 Lifeguard to every 20 swimmers. Our lifeguards are certified lifeguards with The National Lifesaving Society and adhere to the policies and procedures required by the Alberta Camping Association.
-Our canoe instructors are certified Flat Water Canoe Instructors by Paddle Alberta.
If you have any questions or concerns in regards to the training level or professionalism of any of our staff, please do not hesitate to contact the Director or Program Director.
