Camps screen potential staff through applications, background checks, reference checks, verification of previous work history, and personal interviews.
Counselors are typically college age.
See standard HR-10 . For a basic resident camp that has a summer season, the counselors have at least 6 days of training. Day camp staff and short term residential staff must have at least 24 hours of training. See standard HR-11 . The ratios vary by the age of the child, and by day or resident camp type.