Child Sexual Abuse Prevention for Camps
Protecting Children. Empowering Staff.
Strengthening Camps.
CampSafe® is the nationally recognized, expert-developed online training that prepares camp staff to prevent child sexual abuse — before they arrive on-site. Created by Cherie Benjoseph, LCSW, and educationally endorsed by the American Camp Association.
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Staff trained for summer 2025
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Camps trust CampSafe® nationwide
99.7%
Report feeling safer that their camp takes action
Educationally Endorsed by the ACA · Approved by the State of Texas
Two Levels of Training
CampSafe® Training
Staff arrive already understanding core child safety concepts — so your pre-camp week can focus on deeper, more meaningful conversations.
CampSafe Training
For all camp staff, counselors, volunteers, and support personnel
An engaging, interactive online training created with young staff in mind. Approximately 30 minutes, with audio in English and Spanish, 3D animated scenarios, and a knowledge quiz with downloadable certificate.
- Child sexual abuse prevention fundamentals
- Early detection and awareness
- How to respond to disclosures
- Healthy boundary scripts
- Supervision best practices
- Scenario-based risk recognition
- Interactive problem-solving activities
NEW
CampSafe Prevention in Action Level 2
For returning staff who have completed CampSafe® for 3+ consecutive years
An advanced, scenario-based training that builds on Level 1 foundations. Designed for seasoned staff, Level 2 deepens practical skills through real-world situations and interactive decision-making.
- Advanced scenario-based learning
- Complex boundary situations
- Peer-to-peer abuse prevention
- Leadership modeling techniques
- Crisis response and de-escalation
- Reinforcement of core principles
- Annual certification renewal
What's Included
Your Annual Subscription
CampSafe® Director Certification
For camp directors and leadership teams
A practical, in-depth certification program designed to help leaders build and sustain a strong prevention culture at their camp. Directors complete this training before staff access the CampSafe® platform.
Screening and onboarding best practices
Protection policy guidelines
Mandated reporting
Supervision through a prevention lens
Pre-camp week in-person training plan
Prevention for campers with special needs
Healthy boundary scripts
Parent and staff communication templates
Certification testing and documentation
CampSafe® Staff Training
For counselors, volunteers, and all camp personnel — approximately 30 minutes
An engaging, accessible online learning experience created with young staff in mind. Interactive content, 3D animated scenarios, and scenario-based problem-solving keep staff engaged and learning.
Prevention Fundamentals
Early Detection & Awareness
Understanding Peer-to-Peer Behavior
Responding to Disclosures
Establishing Healthy Boundaries (with scripts)
Supervision Best Practices
Scenario-Based Risk Recognition
Interactive & Self-Paced Learning
Annual Subscription Pricing
One subscription covers both Director Certification and Staff Training
1 – 49 users
$300
/year
50 – 149 users
$500
/year
150 – 299 users
$700
/year
300 – 499 users
$900
/year
500 – 1,000 users
$1,200
/year
More than 1,000 staff? Contact bekidsafe@centerforchildcounseling.org
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2025 Survey Results
Proven Impact
Trusted by over 180 camps across the United States and internationally, CampSafe® post-training surveys show measurable increases in staff knowledge, risk awareness, and confidence in recognizing and reporting concerns.
99.5%
Prefer completing CampSafe® online rather than in a large group
99.7%
Report feeling safer that their camp is taking action to protect children
99%
Report the importance of annual reinforcement of this training
Developed by an Expert
Cherie Benjoseph, LCSW
Child Safety Expert and Curriculum Developer
Cherie is the creator of CampSafe® and Stay KidSafe!™ — a licensed clinical social worker and nationally recognized child safety expert who serves on the National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation. CampSafe® was developed in collaboration with seasoned camp directors to ensure the training reflects the real-world needs of camp environments.
ACA Educational Endorsement
Educationally endorsed by the American Camp Association — the gold standard in camp accreditation and professional development.
State of Texas Approved
CampSafe® is an approved training program with the State of Texas. Approval number YC23-0147.
Money-Back Guarantee
Not satisfied? Full refund within 7 days of purchase for a single-user trial. We stand behind our training.
Trusted by Camps Nationwide
What Camps Are Saying
Our year-round camp program has prioritized training all staff and volunteers on child sexual abuse for decades. As a Camp Director, the CampSafe® program is the only program we have found thus far that understands and focuses on the goals of protecting youth specifically in a summer camp setting. The CampSafe® program is thorough, focused on protecting and empowering youth, and provides staff with the tools needed to make camp a safer place.
SeaCamp, Florida
Camp Zoo at the Phoenix Zoo started using CampSafe® last summer, and my only regret is not starting it sooner! We used to do our abuse prevention in house, and I personally found using CampSafe® to be much more effective! I found CampSafe® to be the most inclusive of diverse backgrounds, and it was competitively priced. We plan to renew it for next summer as well!
Camp Zoo at the Phoenix Zoo
This is an extremely comprehensive course that covers everything our staff needs to know about consent, bodily autonomy, safe boundaries, and reporting.
Residential Camp, Washington
After learning and practicing the skills this course has very intentionally taught me, I feel more confident in my role and responsibilities as a camp counselor.
Residential Camp, North Carolina
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CampSafe® cost? +
The price range for CampSafe® is: 1 - 49 users, $300/year, 50 – 149 users, $500/year, 150 – 299 users, $700/year, 300 – 499 users, $900/year, 500 - 1000 users, $1,200/year. The price includes the Director training plus the CampSafe training for the camp staff.
Is CampSafe® just for overnight camps? +
No. CampSafe® can be utilized by day and residential camps, youth-serving organizations, parks and recreation programs, and out-of-school time programs.
What is CampSafe® Level 2? +
Level 2 — Prevention in Action — is a scenario-based, interactive training designed for seasoned staff who have completed CampSafe® for 3 or more consecutive years. It builds on Level 1 foundations with advanced situational training.
Do I purchase one subscription for my entire staff? +
Yes. One subscription covers both the Director Certification training and the CampSafe® Staff Training for your entire team.
How long is the staff training? +
The CampSafe® Staff Training is approximately 40 minutes. Staff complete it online before arriving at camp, so your pre-camp week can focus on deeper conversations.
Is there a test at the end of the training? +
Yes, there is a knowledge quiz at the end of the training.
Do staff receive a certificate? +
Yes. All staff who receive a passing grade (80% or above) on the knowledge quiz receive a CampSafe® certificate valid for one year that can be downloaded.
Do all of my staff take the training? +
Yes, to earn your CampSafe® trained badge for your camp, all staff including counselors, support staff, dining, maintenance, volunteers and administration take the training.
How do I track my staff's progress? +
You designate a Group Leader from your leadership team. The Group Leader Dashboard lets you see the progress of all staff members in real time.
Does CampSafe® have an ACA Educational Endorsement? +
Yes. CampSafe® has the Educational Endorsement from the American Camp Association (ACA).
Is CampSafe® approved by the State of Texas? +
Yes. CampSafe® is approved by the State of Texas. Approval number YC23-0147.
Will I get a badge for my camp's website? +
Yes. You'll receive a CampSafe® Trained badge to display on your website for parents, caregivers, and staff — showing families that safety is your highest priority.
Can I try the training before I purchase? +
Yes. There is a money-back guarantee within 7 days of purchase for a single-user trial.
Do I have to take the Director training? +
Yes, the Director takes the CampSafe Director Certification training before staff are provided with the CampSafe training. It is recommended that the camp leadership team take the CampSafe Director Certification training as well.
How long is the certificate valid? +
The certificate is valid for one year.
Do I need to use a specific web browser? +
Chrome works the best for the training platform.
I'm not receiving e-mails from beKidSafe, what can I do? +
If you are missing an email from beKidSafe, it is possible that the message was caught by your spam filter. Check your spam/junk folder and move to inbox before clicking any links. Add bekidsafe@centerforchildcounseling.org to your contacts. Check your email filters for rules moving messages to different folders. Search for @centerforchildcounseling.org across all folders. If using company email, ask your IT department to whitelist @centerforchildcounseling.org.