New Hires-Summer Camp 2026: Mandatory Training Dates & To Do List
WELCOME TO CAMPCO!
We are sooooo excited to have you join our Summer 2026 CampCo Team!
To make it easy for you to keep track of your pre-summer Staff Training dates & To Do items, we’ve made this web page.
- Bookmark this page so you can refer to it when needed.
- Refresh the page each time you open it so you can see any updates.
- Mark your calendar for these upcoming Mandatory Training Dates & To Do items.
- Get started on some of the items, today!
- For some listed trainings & to do items, we may have listed the names of who needs to complete. (We will erase names as staff complete the items).
- If no name is listed, EVERYONE attends/does it.
- If anything is unclear, here, call or text Sylvia so we can clarify.
This page is for New Hire Staff ONLY. Do not share this page publicly.
PAGE LAST UPDATED: 5/9/26 @ 10:22pm
FINGERPRINTING
Sylvia will text to schedule fingerprinting times.
For all staff who are age 18+ or will be turning 18 over summer, & have not yet been fingerprinted.
WHO: As of 4/27/26, Alexa Liana needs fingerprinting. All other age 18+ New Hires have been fingerprinted.
STAFF PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE
Due: ASAP (April 30 at latest)
Log into your UltraCamp account.
https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1061&campCode=n7u
Go to Documents & complete form.
NEED CHILDHOOD PHOTOS FROM:
Alijah, Madelyn
TRAINING: Sexual Harassment Course
Due: On or before Thursday, June 4, 2026 @ 5pm. Get started now.
Online course.
Course needs to be completed every two years.
Counselors: 1 hour
SD/Asst: 2 hours
WHO: Alijah, Joey, Colbie, Alexa L.
If you have a current certification from another employer, we may accept that certificate. Check with Sylvia.
You will be invited via email to complete this online course at “Mandated Reporter Training.”
You may begin this course as soon as soon as you receive the invitation (get it done early so less stress during finals). CampCo will be notified when you’ve completed the course.
You will be paid on your June 25 paycheck for the course.
If you have a current certification from another employer, we may accept that certificate. Check with Sylvia
TRAINING: REGISTER FOR CPR/FIRST AID
WHO: Colbie.
Due: Register ASAP! Space is limited!
Current CPR/First Aid certificate is MANDATORY in order to be hired to work for CampCo.
To register, TEXT Sylvia your date & time preference. Then, pay the $55 course fee via Venmo or Cash. CampCo charges only enough to cover the fees we pay to the ARC & for materials.
If you prefer to take the course through another vendor, you will be responsible for their course fee. Be sure to confirm that the course & vendor is approved by CampCo management.
Choices of dates & times:
NOTE: Due to new requirements for the American Red Cross courses, these times are slightly different than originally posted when you completed the rehire application (in-person 3 hours vs 2.5 hours).
Sunday, May 17, 2026, 9am – 12pm
- Lily-PAID 2. Anthony-PAID 3. Cassidy-PAID 4. Brynn-PAID 5. Caleb-PAID 6. Madelyn H-PAID 7. Ava-PAID
OR
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 9am – 12pm
- Brady-PAID 2. Kinder-PAID 3. Alijah 4. Joey -PAID 5. Alexa -PAID
OR
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 1pm – 4pm
The CampCo course is “hybrid online/in-person; approximately 2-½ hours online portion must be completed prior to the 3-hours in-person date. Wear comfy clothing.
TRAINING: Mandated Reporter Course
Due: On or before Thursday, June 4, 2026 @ 5pm. Get started now.
Online course.
Course needs to be completed every two years.
WHO: Alijah, Joey, Alexa L., Madelyn H.
If you have a current certification from another employer, we may accept that certificate. Check with Sylvia.
You will be invited via email to complete this online course at “Mandated Reporter Training.”
You may begin this course as soon as soon as you receive the invitation (get it done early so less stress during finals). CampCo will be notified when you’ve completed the course.
You will be paid on your June 25 paycheck for the course.
MANDATED REPORTER OF CHILD ABUSE STATEMENT FORM
Due: On or before Thursday, June 4, 2026 @ 5pm
You may do this any time after completing the Mandated Reporter Training. If your certificate is current & you do not need to re-take the course, this year, you may read & sign the statement now.
Log into your UltraCamp account.
https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1061&campCode=n7u
Go to Documents & complete form.
STAFF HEALTH HISTORY FORM
Due: On or before Saturday, May 16, 2026
Log into your UltraCamp account.
https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1061&campCode=n7u
Go to Documents & complete form.
NEW HIRE I: Paperwork & Manual
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 4:30pm-8:30pm*
NOTE: *Due to the small team of New Hire staff this summer (we had LOTS of returners), we are only offering this ONE time (vs two time choices originally advertised).
@ CampCo office
Learn all about CampCo; who we are, how to clock in, when you get paid, important responsibilities, get your uniforms & more! Enroll in CampCo CPR/First Aid training date (if you have not already renewed your certificate), then do online portion at-home. Bring snacks & water.
NEW HIRE II: The Basics of Working at Camp
Friday, May 29, 2026, 4:30pm-8:30pm
@ CampCo office
Camp tour, summary of typical day, being a great camp leader, customer service, water safety & supervision. Tips & role plays on working with campers: “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen”: teaching autonomy, alternatives to punishment, helping children deal with their feelings, engaging a child’s cooperation & more. Staff Manual test. Bring snacks & water.
SIGN UP FOR MY ADP
Due: Friday, May 29, 10pm
ADP is CampCo’s Payroll Provider:
Check your email for something from: “Payroll Security” with subject: “CAMPCO DAY CAMPS INC. wants you to access your pay info, taxes and more with MyADP.” Sign up for your MyADP account. (you don’t need “Wisely” or a credit card or anything they are trying to get you to sign up for).
Complete tax forms & direct deposit information. Choose “paper-less” for your paycheck stubs.
(If you have already done this in previous seasons, then you only need to log in & double check your info).
Complete all forms:
Tax withholding, Direct Deposit, Paperless.
CODE OF CONDUCT FORM
Due: Friday, May 29, 2026, 10pm
After New Hire II.
Log into your UltraCamp account.
https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1061&campCode=n7u
Go to Documents & complete form.
EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT FORM
Due: Friday, May 29, 2026, 10pm
After New Hire II.
Log into your UltraCamp account.
https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1061&campCode=n7u
Go to Documents & complete form.
CALSAVERS RETIREMENT
Due: Not required, but highly recommended.
All employees age 18+ or turning 18 during the summer season will automatically be enrolled in CalSavers.
If you have not already created your CalSavers log-in in previous CampCo seasons, you may want to so you can make adjustments to how much what % or how much $ you’d like to save each paycheck.
Watch for an email from CalSavers.
More info at: https://saver.calsavers.com/
TRAINING: Site-specific
Saturday, May 30, 2026
LMVA STAFF: 8am-1pm, Camp site
LFS&S STAFF: 11am-4pm, Youth Center
Site-specific training & manual. Parent info letter & orientation video. Detailed walk-thru of camp day. Swim test, aquatic supervision demonstration, fishing set-up, drive-thru, boat training (lmva only), emergency procedures. Finish setting up camps. Wear MWF Uniform & bring swimsuit, towel & sunscreen. Bring snacks & water.
EMAIL CPR & FIRST AID CERTIFICATES TO CAMPCO
Due: On or before May 31, 2026
WHO: Kaitlyn C, Alijah, Joey, Colbie, Alexa L., Madelyn H.
Renewed your CPR & First Aid certification since last summer? Email your current CPR & FIRST AID Certificates to: Sylvia@campcodaycamps.com so it may be stored in your personnel file. If you get your certification from a course taught by Sylvia, she will complete this task for you.
TRAINING: In-Person Sexual Harassment & Mandated Reporter*
Friday, June 5, 2026, 9am-3pm*
@ CampCo office
WHO: *ONLY for staff who did not complete the online courses by the Thursday deadline.
Pleeease get it done by Thursday night so we don’t have to do this training.
TRAINING: Summer Kick-off
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9am-4:30pm
Lake Forest Sun & Sail Club, Youth Center
The S&S Club has a swim meet that day. Parking will be crazy; carpool or get dropped off, if possible.
The final details before camp starts on Monday! Activity rotations: games, songs, skits, fishing, lanyards, camp activities packet. Team-bonding activities. Tips & tricks for working with campers. Safety at camp, The Jar & lots more fun & important stuff! Wear TTh Uniform & sunscreen. Pizza lunch provided.
SUMMER CAMP DATES 2026!!
Monday, June 8 though Friday, August 14, 2026