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TWO DEEP LEADERSHIP

Staff and volunteers are trained to never be alone with a camper. There are two counselors in each cabin, and campers and adults always travel in groups of at least three (i.e. either 1 adult and 2 campers, 2 adults and 1 camper.) Any private conversation between an adult and a camper must take place in view of at least one other person.

SUPERVISION

There are two counselors assigned to a cabin of a maximum of ten campers. In addition to these two counselors, there are many other staff members present at meals and each activity session. Older campers may use the buddy system at times, but counselors are responsible for knowing where their assigned campers are at all times, and campers are never alone.

SUMMER STAFF HIRING

Our summer applicants go through an intense interview process that lasts an entire weekend, during which we come to understand their maturity, their strengths, and their weaknesses. We screen their past employment and social media in addition to reviewing references and performing background checks and sexual offender searches. 

VOLUNTEER SELECTION

We use a combination of summer staff and volunteers to serve as counselors for each camp. A trusted adult, often a pastor or a past Loucon staff member, is chosen by Loucon to be the leader/coordinator of each camp. This dean is responsible for recruiting volunteers to help during their week of camp. Just like staff applicants, volunteers must complete an application, and Loucon performs reference and background checks in addition to a sexual offender search. 

ACTIVITY SAFETY

Our adventure activities are inspected and adjusted annually by an independent organization. Through this organization's report coupled with our additional inspections throughout the year, we work to constantly improve and update our courses, equipment, and safety procedures.