as a head counselor at a boys summer camp in maine we find that our training session not only informs counselors of their responsibilties but also build freindships and bonds. we try to make everything fun, because noone wants to sit in meetings all day. we may play a baseball game, while doing so, we try to show the counselors how periods are to be run and so on. our one week orientation session is carefully scripted but with fun in mind. try to incorporate games and group exercises in your training. also, maybe a staff field trip? try it... i cound not hurt.
