Austin CONTACT INFORMATION
| Person | Phone | |
| KV Austin Office | (512) 263-8992 | 11701 Fm 2244, Suite 240C, Austin, TX 78738 |
| Mollie Bent | 512.263.8992 | Mollie@kidventure.com |
| Sandra Rodriguez | 512.263.8992 | Sandra@kidventure.com |
| Subline | 972.379.9447 | N/A |
Welcome to Kidventure Austin!
Here you will find all city-specific training information and dates, instructions/ links to sign-up for trainings, information on role-specific meetings, how to request time off, and more.
Kidventure takes pride in ensuring all our staff feels prepared and ready to knock camp out of the park. Trainings are a HUGE component of our staff’s preparation and success at camp. It is what affords us the ability to function so well as a team and walk into the summer prepared. Not so much prepared for you, but prepared for the campers that are waiting to meet you.
You have a unique opportunity. You can choose to train like a champ, or coast and do the bare minimum. If you choose the former, you’ll potentially change the life of someone in need. If you choose to coast, you’ll do little for anyone. What will you choose?
We strongly advise all staff to check this page regularly to stay updated on training dates and information. All of the following trainings are mandatory, but some components have several options. Please read closely and complete the relevant training within each training component that corresponds to you!
Here’s how it works…
Trainings/meetings are required from all Kidventure Summer team members. Kidventure offers multiple dates for staff to choose from for trainings like 1st Aid/ CPR and Abuse Prevention. However, most other trainings are unique in that they will only take place on the reserved date and time. We ask that all staff reserve the dates and times announced for their respective required trainings, so that they may be the most prepared for camp. Additionally, we strongly encourage all staff to complete trainings as soon as they can (as applied) and not wait until the last minute.
All staff is required to be 1st Aid/ CPR Certified and attend one of our Sexual Abuse trainings (Virtus or Safeguarding). Additionally, depending on your role, you may be required to attend additional role-specific trainings/meetings. Find your role in the table below to learn what your required trainings for this summer are:
Every team member must be First Aid and CPR certified through August 9th, 2024. If you are not currently certified through August 9th, 2024, we ask that you complete the certification with Kidventure. If you are already certified in First Aid/CPR/AED and will be current through August 9th, 2024, your certifications must be uploaded to Paycom before May 31st, 2024.
Details
The cost for the training course will be $30 (Zelle is preferred, Venmo, cash, or check made out to Kidventure upon request). No payment is to be made to Pro First Aid directly.
All trainings will be held at the Kidventure Austin Office: “11701 FM 2244, Suite 240C, Austin, TX 78738”
Pro First Aid Classes| DATE | TIME | SIGN UP LINK |
| Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 6pm-10pm | Register here |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 6pm-10pm | Register here |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 | 9am-1pm | Register here |
For any questions or concerns, or are unsure if your certification is still valid, please contact mollie@kidventure.com
Kidventure Staff must complete the required sexual abuse prevention/awareness course for your campsite. This course MUST be taken every two years.
This MUST be completed prior to the start of your camp location. If you are unable to complete this course by the deadline your position with Kidventure will be rescinded.
All staff members must complete the Praesidium Academy online course to be in state compliance. This will be assigned to you once you accept the offer. If you do not receive it please email mollie@kidventure.com
For any questions or concerns, or are unsure if your certification is still valid, please contact mollie@kidventure.com
Check-in will be from 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. for all staff.
The dress is athleisure (including closed-toed shoes). More information to come regarding parking and other details, please check your email and Slack for updates.
| Counselor Conference | Date | Time | Training Location | Notes |
| Day 1 | Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 | 8am-12pm | Riverbend Church 4214 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746 | For Kidventure staff with less than 2 years experience. Please bring your own lunch |
| Day 2 | Thursday, May 30th, 2024 | 8am-1pm | Riverbend Church 4214 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746 | For all Staff Please bring your own lunch |
| Day 3 | Friday, May 31st, 2024 | 8am-12:30pm | Riverbend Church 4214 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746 | Lunch will be provided by KV |
Times subject to change
If you have any dietary restrictions, fill out this form
If you can NOT attend the Staff Counselor Conference please contact your Camp Coordinator Mollie at mollie@kidventure.com ASAP!
Each individual campsite meets on the Saturday or Sunday before the first Monday of camp. This is our time to set up for camp, decorate, go through our site procedures, and familiarize all staff with your specific campsite. See times and days below. We will be painting decorations and doing lots of different things, come casual and ready to jump in!
Dates have been updated below but are subject to change. Kidventure will notify you as soon as possible of any changes.
| Camp Site | Date | Time | Address | Notes |
| Camp Rough Life | Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 9am-5pm | 901 Highlands Blvd, Lakeway, TX 78738 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp Lakeway | Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 9am-5pm | 105 Cross Creek Road Lakeway, TX 78734 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp Steiner | Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 9am-5pm | 12550 Country Trails Ln, Austin, TX 78732 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp Riverbend | Saturday, June 8, 2024 | 9am-5pm | 4214 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp Dripping | Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 9am-5pm | 400 Old Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp Blue House | Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 9am-5pm | 4015 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp Barton Creek | Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 9am-5pm | 1314 Patterson Rd, Austin, TX 78733 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
All Directors & Managers are required to attend the following trainings. If you are unable to attend due to prior commitments, please be sure to let Mollie know immediately!
| Training Name | Date | Time | Address | Notes |
| Manager’s Retreat | March 22-24, 2024 | Overnight Stay | 34 Forest Glen Road, Huntsville, TX 77340 | |
| Director’s Retreat | April 19-21, 2024 | Overnight Stay | 34 Forest Glen Road, Huntsville, TX 77340 | |
| Director City Meeting #1 | May 18, 2024 | 8am-2pm | 11701 FM 2244 Suite 240C Austin, TX 78738 | Lunch Provided |
| Director City Meeting #2 | May 20, 2024 | 5pm-8pm | Virtual(a link will be sent out) |
Directors are also required to attend all counselor-specific Trainings. See “Counselor Specific Trainings” for more details.
Staff designated to the Hasmat Team will meet to go over STATE regulations and learn the instructions, safety, and responsibilities of Teambuilding and Archery Tag.
| Training Date | Time | Location | Notes |
| Thursday, May 30th | TBD | Counselor Conference | Please in athletic wear |
The Hasmat Team members are also required to attend all Counselor Specific Trainings. See “Counselor Specific Trainings” for more details.
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