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What
do we look for in an applicant?
There are no specific traits that guarantee
your success as a camp staff member. Our staff members serve as
role models for campers so they must always consider how their actions
influence campers. We hire women and men who enjoy being with children,
who are patient, sensitive and understanding, who are interested
in leadership training and group dynamics, who enjoy the outdoors
and who will lead campers by their example.
Want an example? Here's the difference between
an "okay" counselor and a great one.
While a group of campers and their counselors
are heading back to their cabin after a heavy rain, they come across
a large mud puddle. The campers, of course, want to play in the
puddle. A "not-so-good" counselor tells them they can't because
they'll get dirty. An "all-right" counselor, after making sure the
puddle is safe, says "All right!" and watches the campers play.
A great counselor, after checking the puddle, says, "Follow me!"
and is the first one to jump in the mud.
Simply put, we want our
counselors to be "child-like" without being childish.
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What's
in it for you?
People work at our camp for a variety of
reasons. Here are just a few:
- Working with children makes you feel good
about yourself.
- Camp is a great place to find out if you
would enjoy a career in a human service profession, such as
teaching, social work or medicine.
- Camp provides a setting to develop
skills, including leadership, teamwork, communication, motivation
and organization - skills that can be used for the rest of your
life regardless of your career.
- Counselors form deep and long-lasting
friendships with other staff members and campers.
- Working outdoors, in a beautiful setting,
is a great change from school or work in the city.
- Camp is FUN!
The reasons you work with us will, of course,
be your own. We would be happy to discuss your goals and desires
for the summer.
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What
are the dates of the employment period?
The minimum employment period for 2006 is
June 12th through August 15th. These dates include a 7+ day staff
orientation. Additional work is available before and after camp
for those who desire it.
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What
employment positions are available?
- Cabin counselors who teach one of the
following: Sailing, Swimming, Canoeing, Water-skiing, Windsurfing,
Fishing, Sea-Kayaking, English Horseback Riding, Tennis, Archery,
Drama, Ceramics, Art, Photography, Aerobics, Dance, Outdoor Living
Skills, Low Ropes Course, Climbing Wall and Crafts. (Women only.)
- Program Specialists in one of the
activities listed above. (Women or Men.)
- Wilderness Trip Leaders who lead trips
from two to nine days long. (Women or Men.)
- Maintenance and Housekeeping Workers.
(Women or Men.)
- Cooks and Kitchen Workers. (Women and
Men.)
- Office Workers/Camp Drivers. (Women and
Men.)
- Nurses and Nursing Assistants. (Women only.)
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What
do these positions pay?
Salaries range from $2000 to $2800 for
the minimum employment period of June 12th through August 15th. (If
you want to work longer than nine weeks, you will be paid more.)
Additional compensation is provided in the form of room and board
and a transportation allowance ranging from $200 to $400.
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What's
next?
Please complete the On-Line
Application. Please make sure you've listed the complete names
and phone numbers of references and former employers. We'll be contacting
them. We'll make every effort to interview you in person. Once we
receive your application, we'll be in touch. Hope to hear from you!
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