The Pit Activity Book March/April 2015 | Page 10

IGC Staff: Professional, knowledgeable, consistent, and caring -1 to 3 total staff to camper ratio -1 to 8 coaching staff to camper ratio - Two trained, live-in counselors in every cabin All staff have extensive background checks and are at least 18 years of age. We are trained to handle allergy, diabetic and diverse medical concerns. WHY ARE All staff are CPR and First Aid certified. All coaches are gymnastics safety certified. Coaches help campers set individualized goals and accordingly prepare lesson plans for each event. Coaches participate in daily training through our Professional Coaching Diploma program. BES Quality & beyond Counselors participate in a pre-camp educational program with specific lectures in bullying and homesickness and a summer long program focused on child development and sports psychology. Lectures and programs by: -Dr. Josie Palleja; PhD - nationally known child development specialist; child, adolescent, and family psychotherapist, with 40 years of experience -Dr. Chris Thurber; PhD - child psychologist and professional educator Registered Nurses and Certified Athletic Trainers live on grounds and are available 24/7. Campus is gated with 24/7 on-site security. IGC Gyms: All 5 air-conditioned gyms are state-of-the-art facilities with the highest standards in equipment. We are an industry leader in gym design - enhancing safety and learning techniques constantly. National teams and campers from around the world continue to train at IGC as they have over the past 45 years. IGC boasts more pits than any other facility in the world. We pioneered pit design and invented the 6X6 foam block. I