Camps

What is CampSafe®?

CampSafe® is an interactive, online training for Camp staff, designed by experts in the field of child sexual abuse prevention. This training will strengthen your child protection strategy, building the foundation for a culture of safety at your camp.

Educated Staff equals Safer Camps!

With CampSafe®, your staff will begin the summer with the skills needed to keep campers safe! 

CampSafe®

The CampSafe® subscription includes 2 courses:

CampSafe for Directors is a comprehensive training for camp directors and the leadership team. The director training includes modules on: screening, interviewing, and background check protocol; child protection policy and procedures; supervising through a sexual abuse prevention lens; a comprehensive follow-up training for staff during pre-camp; links to state resources; example scripts and ice breakers for staff to utilize with campers to establish healthy boundaries; sexual harassment; letters to parents and staff; post testing for certification.

CampSafe® – Is an online, interactive prevention training course designed for camps and out-of-school programs. The goal of this training is for all staff – including counselors, administrators, supervisors, owners, dining, health, maintenance, volunteers, and board members – to arrive at camp with the same strong foundational knowledge of child sexual abuse prevention, awareness, and protocol. It is created with young staff in mind – filled with interaction, audio in English and Spanish, scenarios presented through 3D animation, and easy for everyone to navigate.

Fee: based upon number of users:
1 – 49 users $300/year
50 – 199 users $600/year
200 – 349 users $750/year
350 – 1000 users $900/year

*If your camp has more than 1000 staff please reach out to us at bekidsafe@centerforchildcounseling.org

New To CampSafe®?

Already Using CampSafe®?

Register Here for a Live Demonstration of the CampSafe Training

Wednesday, February 26, 2025,  12pm EST

Monday, March 3, 2025, 2pm EST

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 10am EST

Thursday, March 27, 2025, 2pm EST

Testimonials

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! It aligned really well with our behavior/group management training and provided specific examples and scenarios to make expectations for conduct clear. I like how they emphasize the importance of modeling behavior and boundaries! I used to be a teacher, and have done many abuse prevention trainings. Personally, I found CampSafe to be the most inclusive of diverse backgrounds, and it was competitively priced–under one rate we were able to train all our staff, representatives from other departments, and volunteers. We do year-round programming, so we were even able to train our new hires for the fall/winter/spring as well. We plan to renew it for next summer as well! 🙂

"I found this training to be very helpful and insightful. The training really improved my awareness and provided strategies to speak to young people and adults about this issue. I also had no idea how prevalent sexual abuse is in the United States." 

Residential Camp Counselor, WI

"As a teacher with 38 years of experience and former camp staff member with 19 years of experience, it is reaffirming to see the extent of training on sexual abuse required by camps and related groups. Thanks!" 

Staff Leadership, National Teen Program

"This is an extremely comprehensive course that covers everything our staff needs to know about consent, bodily autonomy, safe boundaries, and reporting."

Staff Leadership, Residential Camp, WA

"I feel way more prepared." 

Camp Counselor, Residential Camp, NM

"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." 

Camp Counselor, Residential Camp, NC

"Solid training modules, appreciate the ease of use and sensitivity in its language."

Residential Camp Counselor, OH

FAQ's

How much does CampSafe® cost?
The price range for CampSafe® is: 1 – 49 users, $300/year, 50 – 199 users, $600/year, 200 – 349 users, $750/year, 350 – 1000 users, $900/year. The price includes the Director training plus the CampSafe training for the camp staff.
Is CampSafe just for overnight camps?
No, the CampSafe training can be utilized by day and residential camps, youth serving organizations, parks and recreation programs, and out of school time programs.
Do  I purchase one subscription for my entire staff?
Yes, the subscription covers both the Director and staff trainings.
How long is the training for my staff?
The training for your staff is approximately 40 minutes.
Is there a test at the end of the training?
Yes, there is a knowledge quiz at the end of the training.
Do my staff receive a certificate at the end of the training?
All staff that receive a passing grade (80% or above) on the knowledge quiz will receive a CampSafe certificate, valid for that summer, 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 will I track my staff’s progress?
You will designate one person from your leadership team (or yourself) to be the Group Leader for your CampSafe account. In the Group Leader dashboard you will be able to see the progress of all staff.
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.
Can I try the training before I purchase it?
There is a money back guarantee within 7 days of purchase for one user.
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.
Will I get something I can place on my camp website to promote that we are CampSafe® trained?
Yes, you will receive a CampSafe Trained badge to display for parents, caregivers and staff.
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. There are a few factors that can determine if a message is delivered to your inbox or flagged as spam. Here are a few items and tips that you can use to find the message and to help ensure that emails are delivering properly in the future. 

  1. Check your spam/junk folder – Your spam filter is a web tool used for managing email service. If email is in spam/junk folder, move to inbox before clicking on any links.
  2. Add the sender to your friend list – Entering sender information to your friend list can bypasses the spam filter and should deliver the message to your mailbox. Add bekidsafe@centerforchildcounseling.org
  3. Check your email filters – Email filters can apply rules to messages, including moving them to different folders.   
  4. Make sure the sender has your correct email address – It is common that a sender may have an incorrect spelling or a missing character in the email address itself. 
  5. You can search for emails in your Inbox and folders, this doesn’t include spam/junk folder. Search for @centerforchildcounseling.org to see if accidentally missed the email or it went directly into a folder.
  6. Using company email – ask your IT department to whitelist @centerforchildcounseling.org. Means they add to approved senders list so that email client knows sender and trusts them so that emails will arrive in your inbox.
Does CampSafe have an Educational Endorsement from the ACA (American Camp Association)?

Yes, CampSafe has the Educational Endorsement from the ACA.

Is CampSafe an approved program with the state of Texas?

Yes, CampSafe is approved by the state of Texas, The approval number is YC23-0147