General job Description
- share living space with 8-10 campers of the same grade (rising 2nd through rising 11th) and, for younger campers, a co-counselor
- provide setting that maintains the health, safety and general well-being of the cabin group
- serve as a positive role model for the campers through exercising patience, flexibility, a sense of humor, good communication and a genuine desire to spend time with campers
- have fun
Specific Responsibilities include
- getting to know each camper by spending time with them
- supervising campers during cabin time – specifically in the morning, at rest hour and at bedtime
- observing campers’ adjustment to camp life and overseeing their physical and mental well-being throughout the session – including being away from home, hygiene habits, and social skills
- serving family-style meals in the dining hall
- helping campers keep up with their belongings during their time at camp
Staff Benefits
- competitive pay based on experience
- room and board provided
- laundry facility on camp (done weekly for staff)
- applicable certification opportunities explored
- discount cards for town businesses
Resume Building skills Gained
- daily practice of critical and creative thinking, collaboration, communication and problem solving
- regular opportunities for responsibility, facilitation, mediation, taking initiative and following through
- community engagement modeling and teaching pro-social behaviors such as cooperation, resilience, tolerance and inclusion
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