Live in a cabin with a group of 10–13 campers and 2 co-counselors
Supervise multiple cabins and counselors
Act as a leader, guide, helper and positive role-model of assigned campers
Maintain maximum safety for campers at all times
Participate in all daily camp activities with campers and other staff
Make sure campers are prepared to participate in daily activities
Establish an individual relationship with each camper
Lead and/or assist in particular program areas
Put the needs of campers before personal needs
Oversee campers daily routine of bunk cleanliness, personal hygiene, sleep and rest
Help campers develop life skills including independence, cooperation, responsibility and perseverance
Know and follows all camp policies
Participate in pre-camp training and weekly staff meetings with Directors/Head Counselors
Prepare a daily written camper report relating to observations of each camper’s experience
Be a Difference Maker!
HEAD ACTIVITY SPECIALIST
Live in a cabin with a group of 10–13 campers and 2 co-counselors
Provide quality instruction in specialized program area. (i.e. coaching soccer or teaching ceramics)
Supervise other activity specialists
Provide age specific activities/drills for all age groups
Role model appropriate behaviors to all campers in program area
Be creative and innovative in keeping program area fresh and exciting
Have the ability to wear “two hats”, when not instructing in specialized area, fulfilling the cabin specialist role with assigned campers. (see cabin specialist job description for more info)