Welcome to Kidventure DFW!
Here you will find all city-specific training information and dates, instructions/ links to sign-up for training, information on role-specific meetings, how to request time off, and more.
Kidventure takes pride in ensuring all our staff feels prepared and ready to knock camp out of the park. Trainings are a HUGE component of our staff’s preparation and success at camp. It is what affords us the ability to function so well as a team and walk into the summer prepared. Not so much prepared for you, but prepared for the campers that are waiting to meet you.
We strongly advise all staff to check this page regularly to stay updated on training dates and information. All of the following trainings are mandatory, but some components have several options. Please read closely and complete the relevant training within each training component that corresponds to you!
DFW CONTACT INFORMATION
Person | Phone | |
KV DFW Office | 214.303.9789 | 3330 Keller Springs Rd, Suite 230, Carrollton, TX 75006 |
Ryan Isbrecht | 817.829.6185 | Ryan@kidventure.com |
Cheyenne Quiggle | 972.750.8555 | Cheyenne@kidventure.com |
Subline | 469.630.1216 | N/A |
LEARN MORE ABOUT TRAININGS
Trainings/meetings are required from all Kidventure Summer team members. Kidventure offers multiple dates for staff to choose from for trainings like 1st Aid/ CPR and Abuse Prevention. However, most other trainings are unique in that they will only take place on the reserved date and time. We ask that all staff reserve the dates and times announced for their respective required trainings, so that they may be the most prepared for camp. Additionally, we strongly encourage all staff to complete trainings as soon as they can (as applied) and not wait until the last minute.
All staff is required to be 1st Aid/ CPR Certified and attend one of our Sexual Abuse trainings (Virtus). Additionally, depending on your role, you may be required to attend additional role-specific trainings/meetings. Find your role in the table below to learn what your required trainings for this summer are:
DFW SUMMER 2024 TRAININGS
Every team member must be First Aid and CPR certified through August 2nd, 2024. If you are not currently certified through August 2nd, 2024, we ask that you complete the certification with Kidventure. If you are already certified in First Aid/CPR/AED and will be current through August 2nd, 2024, your certifications must be uploaded to Paycom before May 31st, 2024.
Details
The cost for the training course will be $30 (Zelle is preferred, Venmo, cash, or check made out to Kidventure upon request). No payment is to be made to Pro First Aid directly.
All trainings will be held at the Kidventure Dallas Office: “3330 Keller Springs Rd Suite 230, Carrollton, TX 75006”
Pro First Aid ClassesDATE | TIME | SIGN UP LINK |
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 9am-1pm | Register here |
Saturday, May 25, 2023 | 12pm-4pm | Register here |
For any questions or concerns, or are unsure if your certification is still valid, please contact ryan@kidventure.com
Kidventure Staff must complete the required sexual abuse prevention/awareness course for your campsite. This course MUST be taken every year. If you attended an in-person training in 2023 you have the option to take the refresher course online in 2024. Please confirm with Ryan (ryan@kidventure.com) if you are unsure which class to take.
This MUST be completed prior to the start of your camp location. If you are unable to complete this course by the deadline your position with Kidventure will be rescinded.
VIRTUS is the Catholic Archdiocesan Sexual Abuse Prevention Course. The course is FREE and will be offered on 2 different dates.
DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
Wednesday, May 11, 2023 | 1:30pm-4:30pm | 3330 Keller Springs Rd Suite 230, Carrollton, TX 75006 |
Saturday, May 25, 2023 | 8:30am-11:30am | 3330 Keller Springs Rd Suite 230, Carrollton, TX 75006 |
Please review and complete the steps below to complete your certification. Please go to virtus.org to sign up for one of the trainings above and select Kidventure as the organization.
Click here to see full instructions on how to sign up for a Virtus class.
For any questions or concerns, or are unsure if your certification is still valid, please contact your city coordinators
Check-in will be from 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. for all staff.
The dress is athleisure (including closed-toed shoes). More information to come regarding parking and other details, please check your email and Slack for updates.
Counselor Conference | Date | Time | Training Location | Notes |
Day 1 | Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 | 8am-12pm | 7777 Osage Plz Ct, Dallas, TX 75252 | For Kidventure staff with less than 2 years experience. Please bring your own lunch |
Day 2 | Thursday, May 30th, 2024 | 8am-1pm | 7777 Osage Plz Ct, Dallas, TX 75252 | For all Staff Please bring your own lunch |
Day 3 | Friday, May 31st, 2024 | 8am-12:30pm | 7777 Osage Plz Ct, Dallas, TX 75252 | Lunch will be provided by KV |
Times subject to change
If you have any dietary restrictions, fill out this form
If you can NOT attend the Staff Counselor Conference please contact your Camp Coordinator (Ryan, or Cheyenne) ASAP!
Each individual campsite meets on the Saturday or Sunday before the first Monday of camp. This is our time to set up for camp, decorate, go through our site procedures, and familiarize all staff with your specific campsite. See times and days below. We will be painting decorations and doing lots of different things, come casual and ready to jump in!
Dates have been updated below but are subject to change. Kidventure will notify you as soon as possible of any changes.
Camp Site | Date | Time | Address | Notes |
Camp All Saints | Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 8am-5pm | 7777 Osage Plz Ct, Dallas, TX 75252 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
Camp Highland Village | Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 8am-5pm | 310 Highland Village Rd, Highland Village, TX 75077 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
Camp Little Elm | Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 8am-5pm | 303 Main St, Little Elm, TX 75068 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
Camp Preston Hollow | Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 8am-5pm | 7611 Park Ln, Dallas, TX 75225 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
Camp Arlington | Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 8am-5pm | 500 W Nedderman Dr, Arlington, TX 76013 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
Camp St. Patrick | Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 8am-5pm | 9635 Ferndale Rd, Dallas, TX 75238 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
Camp Kessler | Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 8am-5pm | 1822 W 10th St, Dallas, TX 75208 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
All Directors & Managers are required to attend the following trainings. If you are unable to attend due to prior commitments, please be sure to let Ryan, or Cheyenne know immediately.
Training Name | Date | Time | Address | Notes |
Manager’s Retreat | March 22-24, 2024 | Overnight Stay | 34 Forest Glen Road, Huntsville, TX 77340 | |
Director’s Retreat | April 19-21, 2024 | Overnight Stay | 34 Forest Glen Road, Huntsville, TX 77340 | |
Director City Meeting #1 | May 4, 2024 | 8am-5pm | 3330 Keller Springs Rd Suite 230, Carrollton, TX 75006 | Lunch Provided |
Director City Meeting #2 | May 18, 2024 | 8am-5pm | 3330 Keller Springs Rd Suite 230, Carrollton, TX 75006 | Lunch Provided |
Director On-site Training | May 28, 2024 | TBD | 7777 Osage Plz Ct, Dallas, TX 75252 |
Directors are also required to attend all counselor-specific Trainings. See “Counselor Specific Trainings” for more details.
Staff designated to the Hasmat Team will meet to go over STATE regulations and learn the Instructions, safety, and responsibilities of Teambuilding and Archery Tag.
Training Date | Time | Location | Notes |
Tuesday, May 28th | TBD | TBD | Please in athletic wear |
The Hasmat Team members are also required to attend all Counselor Specific Trainings. See “Counselor Specific Trainings” for more details.