Parents
Thank you for taking time to find out more about Navs and Dells STP. We hope this site provides ample details about the experience and gives comfort as it you shows you who we are as an organization. Our staff considers it a privilege to spend time with your student and we treasure each one as an individual. In addition to the content available on the website, we have addressed a few parent-specific questions here:
What is unique about a Summer Training Program?A university student typically has three summers to choose how they spend their time, make (or spend) their money, and grow as an individual. Many trips, internships, and adventures are out there, but we believe a Summer Training Program is unique offering in that it provides your child:
Will I be able to visit my child?
Absolutely! Parents are always welcome to visit anytime during the Summer Training Program. The optimal time to come is over Parents Weekend, dates TBD. Because it is a tourist destination, the busiest days of the week in the Dells are Friday - Sunday. Our employer (The Kalahari) generously allows Navigator students to work an atypical schedule and only a 9-week season. That's why parents 'weekend' is in the middle of the week.
If you would like to visit outside of Parent's Weekend, we do ask that students follow through on their STP and work commitments. We hope you will understand that learning happens the most when they are present and engaged at all of their meetings, Bible studies, and activities (some of which you are welcome to participate in). Because of the busy summer season and their short employer duration, we would ask your child to keep their commitment to their workplace and refrain from taking days off of their normal work week (especially Friday - Sunday). We thank you for understanding as we ask students to honor these commitments.
Will my child be safe?
The Navigator staff take the safety of your son or daughter very seriously. We will do everything we can to ensure the safety of students at the program. Our housing set-up is within a gated complex where only contracted residents or approved guests are able to visit.
How will my child get to the Summer Training Program?
Most students carpool with other students to get to the Wisconsin Dells. We would recommend your son or daughter reach out to others from their campus or region to see if this is possible. It can be helpful if your child is able to bring his or her car to the program. Your child may also fly or drive separately to the STP if he or she does not live in a nearby city or near those students who are driving. If coming from the airport, we can arrange for someone to pick him or her up. Please contact us at dellsSTP@gmail.com if this is the case.
If my child is without a car, how will he or she get to work?
Students in the Dells STP work similar schedules and are able to carpool to and from work and wherever students may need to go throughout the week.
We thank you for your commitment to your child! We believe the Bible is clear that your child is to honor his or her parents. If you have any more questions or concerns about your child attending this STP, feel free to contact the Navs staff at your student's campus or email the Dells STP Director at dellsSTP@gmail.com.
What is unique about a Summer Training Program?A university student typically has three summers to choose how they spend their time, make (or spend) their money, and grow as an individual. Many trips, internships, and adventures are out there, but we believe a Summer Training Program is unique offering in that it provides your child:
- The opportunity to move to another city and work a full-time job and craft leadership and relational skills that can apply to any occupation
- An environment led by staff and energized by the 40+ other college students that will challenge him or her to grow in all areas of life and character
- Time to develop Biblical convictions that will affect his or her relationship with God and others for the rest of their lives through training in Bible study and evangelism
- The invaluable experience of meeting and working with people from all over the world
Will I be able to visit my child?
Absolutely! Parents are always welcome to visit anytime during the Summer Training Program. The optimal time to come is over Parents Weekend, dates TBD. Because it is a tourist destination, the busiest days of the week in the Dells are Friday - Sunday. Our employer (The Kalahari) generously allows Navigator students to work an atypical schedule and only a 9-week season. That's why parents 'weekend' is in the middle of the week.
If you would like to visit outside of Parent's Weekend, we do ask that students follow through on their STP and work commitments. We hope you will understand that learning happens the most when they are present and engaged at all of their meetings, Bible studies, and activities (some of which you are welcome to participate in). Because of the busy summer season and their short employer duration, we would ask your child to keep their commitment to their workplace and refrain from taking days off of their normal work week (especially Friday - Sunday). We thank you for understanding as we ask students to honor these commitments.
Will my child be safe?
The Navigator staff take the safety of your son or daughter very seriously. We will do everything we can to ensure the safety of students at the program. Our housing set-up is within a gated complex where only contracted residents or approved guests are able to visit.
How will my child get to the Summer Training Program?
Most students carpool with other students to get to the Wisconsin Dells. We would recommend your son or daughter reach out to others from their campus or region to see if this is possible. It can be helpful if your child is able to bring his or her car to the program. Your child may also fly or drive separately to the STP if he or she does not live in a nearby city or near those students who are driving. If coming from the airport, we can arrange for someone to pick him or her up. Please contact us at dellsSTP@gmail.com if this is the case.
If my child is without a car, how will he or she get to work?
Students in the Dells STP work similar schedules and are able to carpool to and from work and wherever students may need to go throughout the week.
We thank you for your commitment to your child! We believe the Bible is clear that your child is to honor his or her parents. If you have any more questions or concerns about your child attending this STP, feel free to contact the Navs staff at your student's campus or email the Dells STP Director at dellsSTP@gmail.com.
