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C.H.A.M.P.S. Instructor Training
June 19, 2023 @ 7:30 am – June 30, 2023 @ 1:00 pm
- C.H.A.M.P.S. Instructor Training
- Lodging
- Registration
- Schedule of Events
- Pre-Requisite
- Contact Us
- Final Training Details
The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association will conduct the annual C.H.A.M.P.S. Instructor Training course June 19 – 30, 2023. C.H.A.M.P.S. (Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety) is an intensive 80-hour mandatory course for all new C.H.A.M.P.S. Instructors. The course consists of a variety of topics, which include classroom management techniques, drug education, ATV safety, gangs, boating safety, hunting safety, internet safety, child abduction safety, etc. The C.H.A.M.P.S. Instructor is a unique deputy sheriff, capable of performing duties in an adult world and then transitioning into an effective teacher of children in an educational / classroom setting. This course is a Pass / Fail course. The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association along with Georgia’s Sheriffs takes this training seriously. The days will be long, however, we are confident you will appreciate the training and walk away with newfound insight, knowledge and friends.
Location
| James Madison Inn 260 W. Washington Street Madison, GA 30650 Room Rate: Corporate Rate – Ask for the Corporate Rate for GSA Training Reservations: Call 706-342-7040; To claim tax exempt status, you must present a tax exempt form at check-in both weeks. | Holiday Inn Express 1041 Ramada Lane Madison, GA 30650 Room Rate: $99 Government Rate Reservations: Call 706-342-9190; To claim tax exempt status, you must present a tax exempt form at check-in both weeks. | Hampton Inn 2012 Eatonton Road Madison, GA 30650 Room Rate: $99 Government Rate Reservations: Call 706-342-9003; To claim tax exempt status, you must present a tax exempt form at check-in both weeks. |
Non-refundable after June 2nd. You must register on-line by completing the registration form.
Registration Deadline: June 2nd, 2023
- Registration will begin at 7:30 am on Monday, June 19th in the Training Lobby of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Headquarters.
- Class starts promptly at 8:00 am on Monday, June 19th in the training room of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Headquarters.
- All other start and end times will be noted on the agenda.
- The final day of class will conclude at 1:00 pm on Friday, June 30th.
- A laptop is highly recommended for this training, but is not mandatory.
The pre-requisite for attending is as follows:
- To be eligible for this training, you MUST be a Certified LEO with a minimum of 2 years road / patrol experience.
- Write a 100 words or less narrative that explains why you wish to teach in the school system and what you hope to accomplish by doing so. Email to bloeffler@georgiasheriffs.org by June 2nd, 2023.
Registration
Training & Lodging
Visit this site after June 9th for final training details. Essential details may include a tentative agenda, training materials, changes to class location or registration/training times, or other important information.