How we pick our people and how important they are:

Our counselors, consisting mainly of outstanding UCSB students, are one of the most important assets of the Family Vacation Center. These exceptional people are enthusiastic, energetic, and positive role models for your children. We encourage vacationers to socialize with staff members—invite them to have dinner with your family and become friends with them. They are not employees in the strictest sense, because this is simply a summer job and not their profession. But for many, this may be the best job of their lives, and is one that will provide valuable direction to their future.

We choose our staff from a large pool of applicants, basing decisions on each individual’s skills and personality. Every member of our staff, from front desk attendant to kids group counselor, is first aid and CPR certified plus they go through an extensive screening and training process—so you know that you and your entire family are in safe hands.

Here’s what previous vacationers have had to say about our staff…

"Staff nominated for Sainthood"

"Awesome, fabulous and warm"

"Counselors were wonderful, personable, energetic and
genuinely interested in the activities they led.
They were always willing to go the extra mile."

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