Vermont State Parks used Expert Online Training to augment our annual three-day Park Manager training in 2016. As an organization, we recognized the value and need for a continuing education program for our front-line managers. At the conclusion of our spring training in early-May, we assigned each park manager eight pre-selected modules to complete by July 1st. EOT was a success with our Park Managers; the course content was stimulating, thought provoking and reemphasized key concepts learned at our three-day training in May. Feedback from the field was very positive and we consider the addition of EOT a valuable component of our 2016 training program.

Robert Peterson, Vermont State Parks
www.vtstateparks.com

“More than any other educational tool we’ve used in the past, adding Expert Online Training set a tone of professionalism and raised expectations, which I’m delighted to say our staff rose to. The staff were diligent, attentive, and confident. Your content, having been refined through years of direct experience in the field, makes a profound difference year after year.”

Andrea Zapcic
Director, City of Rahway, Department of Parks & Recreation
www.cityofrahway.com/recreation.htm

We’ve been using expert online training for many years. First, it helps cut down pre-camp time. Second, it gets everyone on the same page before they even arrive. My staff enjoy the modules because they’re in short segments that can be completed at their own pace. The quizzes are great because they really do have to watch the videos. It’s made a huge difference in staff leadership and professionalism.

John Dovic, High Meadows Camp
www.highmeadowscamp.org

“At Strong Rock Camp, we have been using EOT for several years to train our incoming staff prior to their arrival on-site. We love EOT because the videos, quizzes and handouts give our staff a chance to focus their minds on being a professional role model prior to staff week. Great videos with solid content!”

Daniel Redding
Strong Rock Camp, www.strongrockcamp.com

“Our camp really benefited from ExpertOnlineTraining.com’s services this past summer. Our staff was better prepared and well-equipped to deal with many different situations that arose during camp. We really feel that it made a big difference in our staff’s professionalism and overall responsibility. Thank you!”

Chanie Wilhelm
Camp Director, Camp Gan Israel of Greater New Haven
www.ganisraelnh.com

“ExpertOnlineTraining.com is a dynamic extension of engaging and innovative in-person presentations from top talent. Short but thorough training videos provide the information you need staff to have before they come to camp. Specifically, the Active Lifeguarding module has content that EVERY lifeguard should watch and learn before they dip a toe in your pool, lake or river. Follow up with onsite, in-water skills training and your lifeguards and waterfront staff will be well prepared to keep a watchful eye over your campers this summer.”

Cathy Scheder, MS Ed
Author of Camp Waterfront Management

“At International Gymnastics Camp, we require all of our staff to complete the Leadership Essentials online training. Our staff’s response has been extremely positive and they tell us it demonstrates the camp’s dedication to their knowledge and preparation for the upcoming summer. We have found this training to be especially helpful with our international staff because it provides them with a cultural vision of American summer camp and allows them to arrive at camp with more confidence in the journey ahead.

Leadership Essentials is a key tool in our staff’s education because before they arrive for pre-camp training, Leadership Essentials has set the tone for the important role each staff member will play as a youth development professional. Above all, we know that Leadership Essentials facilitates a smooth transition from the outside world to the high expectations of camp life.”

Brent Klaus
Director, International Gymnastics Camp
www.internationalgymnastics.com

“I must say that Leadership Essentials was a very productive and positive step forward for our staff. Our staff immediately applied many of the tools they learned from the video training modules. Many commented on the essential application of the homesickness prevention strategies. As both a camp director and cabin counselor I must commend your team on a timely, relevant, and appropriate presentation of various youth development subjects. Our staff was much better equipped to handle a variety of challenges and situations as a direct result of this training and supplementary information such as quizzes and handouts. I would recommend this program to any camp or youth development organization!”

Bobby Wiseman
Director, Camp Hemotion
www.hemofoundation.org

“When attending camp conferences we highlight the speakers who are a “must attend.” Dr. Chris Thurber is among a small, elite group who fits that category. Because we cannot bring our entire camp staff to a conference, I was thrilled to see that we could bring Chris’ teaching to camp! I am excited to offer Expert Online Training to my returning staff as well as to my new staff. Even though we could share many of these messages ourselves, having the pertinent education come from a new voice carries an even greater impact, particularly for returning staff.”

Barbara Boukater
Director of Pace Summer Programs
www.pacecamp.com

“Leadership Essentials lets professionals who specialize in key areas of staff training be in an infinite number of places at once–at far less expense than having them all actually come to your site. And the features of the Director Dashboard, empower me to hold staff accountable for completing the modules, keep records of their successful completion, and document the training for insurance, licensing, and accreditation purposes.

The number of topics covered is already extensive – and will only grow as time goes on. When you evaluate your options for staff education and consider quality, effectiveness and cost, there’s no better choice out there than Leadership Essentials. We know summer camp is good for kids–and Leadership Essentials helps camps help kids.”

Allen McBride
Director, Camp Mac
www.campmac.com