Every staff person is carefully selected based on spiritual maturity, responsibility, and outstanding character qualities.  The hiring process includes a detailed application, reference checking, personal interview, and criminal background check. At the beginning of the summer season, Pine Ridge has a mandatory nine day staff training.  Training includes camp policy, behavioral management, emergency response and CPR, activity safety procedures, group leadership, and more.  In addition, training includes buidling a spiritual foundation centered on Jesus Christ.  Daily and weekly staff meetings throughout the summer provide consistent overview of our staff and their performance.