Pathfinder Basic Staff Training
The purpose of this course is to provide online training for all new Pathfinder staff and those thinking of working with Pathfinders. This certification is intended to provide basic information about the purpose, structure and ministry of Pathfinders to individuals who are just starting out in Pathfinder ministry and have little or no prior experience with the program. It is highly recommended that this certification is earned before they begin their participation in Pathfinder ministry, although not required.
Adventurer Club Director Certification
The Adventurer Club Director Certification is designed to develop the skills required to be an effective director of an Adventurer Club. Participants will learn leadership skills, the process of building a staff team and much more. It is not intended that this course should teach the basics of what Adventurers learn, but rather the basic elements to lead a club. Each participant should have an Adventurer Club Director’s Guide. Following the completion of the modules and quizzes, the participant will receive a printable completion certificate for this course.
Adventurer Club Basic Staff Certification Course
The Adventurer Club Basic Staff Certification is designed to develop the skills required to be an effective Adventurer Club staff. Participants will discover the purpose, mission, philosophy, and history of the Adventurer Club ministry. They will also acquire knowledge on how to organize an Adventurer Club. The participant will become acquainted with the planning process of a club, developing flow charts, yearly calendars, and creating a budget for the club. The participant will also understand the developmental growth of children and will learn methods of teaching the Adventurer curriculum in a creative, spiritual, and meaningful way. They will additionally understand the importance of working with and involving Adventurer parents in the program. And finally, the participant will discover safety guidelines, understand the importance of providing a safe environment in the club, and will also learn how to recognize the signs of potential child abuse.
OTHER HELPFUL COURSES
Mind, Body, Spirit: Health & Wellness in the 21st Century
In this course, you will learn about the elements and strategies essential for health and wellness. The lessons cover the elements of health, the impact of stress, tools for coping with stressors, and strategies for promoting mental and emotional well-being.
NAD Camp Safety
The purpose of this self-study course is to equip camp staff with tools and guidelines from the North American Division Code of Conduct to work and interact with minors, their parents, and other camp staff. This course is divided into seven learning modules with learning activities and a quiz for each module.
Work through all the modules of this course completing all the learning activities. After each module complete the module quiz. When all learning activities and module quizzes are completed you will need to print your ALC Certificate of Completion to include in your Camp Staff Safety Training Portfolio.
This course is intended to be a self-study course for the purpose of equipping camp staff with safety procedures and guidelines for camp performance. The learning experience will be helpful for all camp staff to work and interact in a Christian, professional, and safe manner. This course will assist you in understanding your role and functions as a camp staff. As you pray through this course, God will bless you with wisdom and vision!
Portfolio Development and Review - In module 1 you will be instructed on how to create your Camp Staff Safety Training Portfolio. After you have completed the course, you will need to sit with your Camp Director for a portfolio review.
