HOUSTON CONTACT INFORMATION
| KV Houston Office | 713.960.8989 | houston@kidventure.com |
| Neira Galan | 281.683.7654 | neira@kidventure.com |
| Jake Stronz | 815.245.5456 | Jake@kidventure.com |
| Coordinator Line | 346.627.2200 |
Welcome to the Houston City Specific page!
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. Training is 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!
Directors are also required to attend all counselor-specific Trainings. See “Counselor Specific Trainings” for more details.
Every team member must be First Aid and CPR certified through August 8th, 2025. If you are not currently certified through August 8th, 2025, 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 8th, 2025, your certifications must be uploaded to Paycom before May 31st, 2025.
Details: Kidventure offers a training course to staff for a discounted price of $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 Houston Office: 2501 Central Pkwy Suite B2, Houston, TX 77092. Below is the list of First Aid and CPR trainings available, please chose the day and time that best fits your schedule.
- Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- Time: 6pm-10:30pm
- Register here
- Thursday, May 15, 2025
- Time: 6pm-10:30pm
- Register here
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time: 6pm-10:30pm
- Register here
- Saturday, May 24, 2025
- Time: 11:30am- 4pm
- Register here
*For any questions or concerns, or are unsure if your certification is still valid, please contact the HR Compliance Manager, at roxxi@kidventure.com *
Kidventure Staff must complete a Sexual Abuse Prevention course before camp. We have two options and multiple dates you can choose from. IMPORTANT: Specific sites must take specific training. The courses are Safe Haven, Praesidium, and/or Safeguarding. These courses MUST be renewed every two years- if you took a Sexual Abuse Prevention course Summer of 2024, you do not need to renew your Sexual Abuse Prevention certification this year.
This MUST be completed before the start of your camp location. If you cannot complete this course by the deadline your position with Kidventure will be rescinded.
| Sexual Abuse Prevention Course | Camp Locations |
| Praesidium ONLY * This is an ONLINE course- An account will be made for you by the HR team. Be on the lookout for an email to log in and complete your training. Follow instructions here for how to create an account and complete the course. | Bridgeland, Lodge 88, Nottingham, West U, FCC, Club Sienna, Riverstone |
| Safeguarding ONLY * This is a two-part training- you must complete both the ONLINE and the IN-PERSON courses to be fully certified. Follow instructions here for how to complete the course. | Holy Spirit & Ascension |
| Save Haven AND Prasedium BOTH * Both courses are ONLINE. They are completed INDIVIDUALLY. * Safe Haven- Staff will have to create their own account, and complete the course. Follow instructions here for how to complete the course. * Praesidium- An account will be made for you by the HR team. Be on the lookout for an email to log in and complete your training. Follow instructions here for how to create an account and complete the course. | St. Ambrose, St. Rose, St. Theresa, St. Michael, Corpus Christi, St. Thomas More |
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.
If you can NOT attend the Staff Counselor Conference please contact your Camp Coordinator Neira at neira@kidventure.com
| Date | Time | Training Location | Notes |
| Day 1: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM | TBD | Lunch will be provided by KV Fill out the Dieterary Restrictions form |
| Day 2: Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM | TBD | Please bring a refillable water bottle, lunch will NOT be provided |
| Day 3: Friday, May 30, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM | TBD | Please bring a refillable water bottle, lunch will NOT be provided |
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 Bridgeland | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 16902 Bridgeland Landing Dr. Cypress, TX 77433 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp St. Ambrose | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 4210 Mangum Rd Houston, TX 77092 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp St. Rose | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 3600 Brinkman St. Houston, TX 77018 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp St. Theresa | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 6500 Durford St. Houston, TX 77007 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp Lodge 88 | Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 1435 Beall St. Houston, TX 77008 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp St. Michael | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 1833 Sage Rd. Houston, TX 77056 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp Holy Spirit | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 12535 Perthshire Rd. Houston, TX 77024 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp Ascension | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 2525 Seagler Rd. Houston, TX 77042 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp Nottingham | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 325 Kickerillo Drive Houston, TX 77079 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp St. Thomas More | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 5927 Wigton Dr, Houston, TX 77096 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp Club Sienna | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 9600 Scanlan Trace Missouri City, TX 77459 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp Riverstone | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 18353 University Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77479 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp West U | Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 4210 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77025 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp Corpus Christi | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 4005 Cheena Dr. Houston, TX 77025 | Breakfast provided. Please bring a lunch. |
| Camp FCC | Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 1601 Sunset Blvd. Houston, TX 770005 | 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 Neira or Jake know ASAP!
| Training Name | Date | Time | Address | Notes |
| Manager’s Retreat | March 21 – 23, 2025 | Overnight Stay | 34 Forest Glen Road, Huntsville, TX 77340 | |
| Director Retreat | April 11 – 13, 2025 | Overnight Stay | 34 Forest Glen Road, Huntsville, TX 77340 | *Shuttles will be taken to retreat, please note other accommodations need to be approved by camp coordinator Please fill out this Form Linked |
| Director City Meeting #1 | Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 9:00 am – 5:00 PM | 2501 Central Pkwy Suite B2, Houston, TX 77092 | Lunch Provided, come picture ready for your headshot |
| Director City Meeting #2 | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 2501 Central Pkwy Suite B2, Houston, TX 77092 | Lunch Provided |
Staff designated to the Adventure Krew will meet to review STATE regulations and learn the Instructions, safety, and responsibilities of Teambuilding and Archery Tag. The Adventure Krew Training details is found below:
- Saturday, May, 24, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM
- Address: 2501 Central Pkwy Suite B2, Houston, TX 77092
- Please come in athletic wear
The Hazmat Team members are also required to attend all Counselor Specific Trainings. See “Counselor Specific Trainings” for more details.
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