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Junior Counselor
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Junior Counselor Application
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Name (first and last)
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Please upload a current photo of yourself
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Permanent/Home Address
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Street Address
City
State / Province / Region
ZIP / Postal Code
Cell Phone
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Parent Cell
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Email
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What is your preferred method of communication?
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Phone
Email
Other
If "other", please share below!
Age
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Date of Birth
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Drivers License Number and State issued
Please tell us how to find you on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Other)
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Years at Illahee
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Education
High School attending
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Year in School
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Please list (and describe) your favorite subjects and any sports, school clubs, extra-curricular activities and/or hobbies that you are involved in.
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Availability
In order to make sure all sessions are well-staffed, we cannot guarantee a spot in the session you attended as a camper. With that in mind, please select all sessions you are available to work.
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Three Week (June 8- June 27)
Four Week (June 29 – July 25)
Two Week (July 27 – August 8)
Junior Camp (August 10 – August 15)
Please select your preferred session.
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Three Week (June 8 – June 27)
Four Week (June 29 – July 25)
Two Week (July 27 – August 8)
Junior Camp (August 10 – August 15)
Are you interested in working more than one session?
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Yes
No
Staff orientation is June 2nd – June 7th, 2025 and your attendance at orientation will affect our decision in the hiring process. Are you able to attend?
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Yes
No
If no, why?
What is your preferred t-shirt size?
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XS
S
M
L
XL
Experience
Please list any work experience that you have had:
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Please list 3 adults, other than family, who can make a statement regarding your current experience, character and ability. Please give complete information!
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Name
Relationship to you
Email
Phone
Reference # 2
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Name
Relationship to you
Email
Phone
Reference # 3
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Name
Relationship to you
Email
Phone
Health Information
Please list any special conditions, problems or limitations, including physical or mental impairments, that might interfere with your ability to perform the job for which you are applying:
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Are you under the care of a healthcare professional, doctor, or counselor for physical or mental issues?
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Yes
No
If yes, please explain
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Do you have any allergies or special dietary needs or restrictions? If so, please describe:
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Camp Illahee cannot employ a person using drugs, unless this medication is prescribed by a physician. Please list any prescribed medications you are currently using and their purpose:
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Skills and Illahee Activities
Listed below are most of the activities offered to campers at Illahee. Please check the appropriate box those activities that (A) you have taught before, at camp or elsewhere (B) you would like to teach or (C) you could, or would be willing to, serve as head instructor.
I have taught the following activities at camp or elsewhere
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Instructional Swimming
Diving
Synchronized swimming
Forward Riding
Hunt Seat Riding
Dressage
Western or Pleasure Riding
Jumping
Vaulting (on a horse or barrel)
Riflery
Archery
Whitewater Kayaking
Lake Kayaking
Canoeing
Indoor Wall Climbing
Rock Site Management
Lead Climbing
Ropes Course Management
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Orienteering
First Aid Instruction
Camping Skills
Gymnastics
Aerobics
Yoga
Dance (modern/jazz)
Basketball
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Running Club
Soccer
Sports Unlimited (teamsports)
Tennis
Pickleball
General Arts and Crafts
Ceramics
Painting
Woodworking
Fiber Arts (weaving, knitting, floor looms)
Sewing/needlecraft
Cooking
Dramatics (directing plays/behind-the-scenes)
Puppetry
Nature
Gardening
Faith and Fellowship
Music – Instrument
Music – Voice
I would like to teach the following activities at camp.
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Instructional Swimming
Diving
Synchronized swimming
Forward Riding
Hunt Seat Riding
Dressage
Western or Pleasure Riding
Jumping
Vaulting (on a horse or barrel)
Riflery
Whitewater Kayaking
Lake Kayaking
Canoeing
Indoor Wall Climbing
Rock Site Management
Lead Climbing
Ropes Course Management
Hiking
Orienteering
Mountain Biking
First Aid Instruction
Camping Skills
Gymnastics
Aerobics
Yoga
Dance (modern/jazz)
Basketball
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Sports Unlimited (teamsports)
Running Club
Tennis
Pickleball
General Arts and Crafts
Ceramics
Painting
Woodworking
Fiber Arts (weaving, knitting, floor looms)
Sewing/needlecraft
Cooking
Dramatics (directing plays/behind-the-scenes)
Puppetry
Nature
Gardening
Faith and Fellowship
Music – Instrument
Music – Voice
Of the activities listed above, which three would you be most excited to teach or learn to teach?
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Do you hold a lifeguard or WSI certification?
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Yes, Lifegaurd
Yes, WSI
Neither
I am interested in becoming lifeguard certified
Please check your preference for camper age.
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Yes, 7-9
Yes, 10-12
Yes, 13-15
Yes, no preference
A Little More About You
The following personal qualities contribute greatly to the success of an Illahee staff member: patience, grit/stamina, flexibility, confidence, initiative, positive attitude, high morals, humility and tolerance. With these traits in mind, please answer the following questions.
Of these qualities, which THREE do you feel best describe you?
Patience
Stamina/Grit
Flexibility
Confidence
Initiative
Positive Attitude
High Morals
Humility
Tolerance
What personal strengths do you feel you can contribute to the Illahee community?
What areas can you imagine needing extra support with if hired as a JC?
Why are you applying to return to camp as a Junior Counselor?
What qualities do YOU feel are most important in a camp counselor? Tell about a counselor you looked up to. Why did you admire this individual?
Describe a time that you had to do something that was especially difficult or challenging. How did you handle it? What did you learn in the process?
Important Guidelines for Illahee Counselors
Smoking/Vaping (Juuling) are not permitted.
I have read and can adhere to this policy.
The use of any controlled substance is absolutely prohibited while you are a staff member at Illahee.
I have read and can adhere to this policy.
Consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors (under 21) while employed by Camp Illahee is prohibited and would jeopardize employment. Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages may be brought into camp and no one may return to camp under the influence.
I have read and can adhere to this policy.
Visible body piercings (other than ears), tattoos, and extreme hair coloring/cutting may not be permitted during the camp season.
I have read and can agree to this policy.
Describe the location of any piercings or tattoos:
Social Networking Sites should be kept G-rated and must not include pictures or videos of campers.
I have read and can adhere to this policy.
During time off JCs may only leave camp with designated JC mom or camp director, unless given special permission by director, Additionally, JCs should not bring a car to camp unless pre-arranged with director.
I have read and can adhere to this policy.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been accused of or convicted of sexual or physical abuse of a minor?
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Yes
No
If yes, please provide the date and circumstances.
As a Junior Counselor, you will be giving up a great deal of privacy and comfort, working long and demanding hours, adhering to camp policies which may be limiting (time off, curfews, lack of privacy, cell phone use, no smoking, vaping or alcohol use, etc.)
I have read and can adhere to this policy.
I authorize investigation of all statements herein and release the camp and all others from liability in connection with same. I understand that, if employed, I will be an at-will employee and that any agreement to the contrary must be in writing and signed by the director of the camp. I also understand that untrue, misleading, or omitted information herein may result in dismissal, regardless of the time of discovery by the camp.
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