All staff live in cabins with campers. Looking to fill the following activity instructor roles.

Archery, Knitting, Fishing, Swim Instructor/Lifeguard, Dance, Drama, Self Defense, Ropes Courses, Sports. 

Qualification:

• Must be at least 16 years of age or complete their junior year of high school.
• Ability to work as a team member with other counselors.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other counselors.
• Experience working with children and teens.
• Responsible, trustworthy, reliable, good morals, FLEXIBLE, hardworking , willing to learn
• CPR/First Aid recommended
• Must stay overnight in a cabin with campers for duration of contract.
• Must be organized, observant, and aware of your surroundings.

Responsibilities:

• Group supervision of campers with attention to all of the following: program, health, happiness, discipline, cleanliness, safety, routine duties, character and skill development.
• Be concerned for the social adjustment of EACH camper.
• Help teen campers, carry out and evaluate one evening program per week.
• Promote camper participation in ALL activities.
• Monitor and report any health or medical concerns to the Camp Nurse.
• Teach and assist with the camp programs and encourage camper participation.
• Set a good example in ALL you do at camp. Camp is a fun learning experience.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings.
• Work with the camp director and other camp staff to iron out difficulties with facilities, programs and campers.
• Provide Leadership and guidance to Teen Leaders working in activities.
• Help develop, carry out and evaluate a camp program that reflects the goals of camping and the 4-H pledge.
• Assist with chores for camp clean up.
• Follow all policies and guidelines as explained in the WT 4H Camp Staff Manual.
• PATICIPATE in all activities with your campers. Encourage and facilitate your camper’s participation in all activities by implementing appropriate strategies, such as visual structure and reinforcements.
• Participate in pre-camp staff training. Become familiar with and implement camp policies, procedures, and philosophy as stated in the Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Staff Manual, and learn the role of the camp counselor.
• BE ON TIME for all camp activities and meetings. This is a sign of respect for the people you are working with.
• Accept added responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Camp Director to ensure the safety and well-being of every person involved in the Camp’s activities.

Must be able to live at camp for the duration of the contract. 

About Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp

Welcome to the Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp family — we are excited to have you joining us and can’t wait for summer to arrive! Our entire camp staff is looking forward to helping your child/children grow this summer through our summer camp program. Our program offers a great number activities for campers ages 6-15 with both day camp and resident/overnight options and an outstanding leadership program for 15-17 year olds. We know you have lots of choices when it comes to summer activities for your kids and we are glad you are looking at our program. I look forward to meeting and working with you this summer to help your child experience the summer of a lifetime. Our Vision Cultivate opportunities for life-long connections through culture, creativity and courage in an outdoor environment. Our Mission Provide a setting and programs for the purpose of leadership training, environmental education and recreation for youth and families to develop responsible citizens. Life changing experiences only happen when a group of people come together as a community ready to embrace culture and creativity, finding the courage inside of them to step outside of their comfort zone and ...make new community connections. Here at Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp for the last 70+ years we have been and continue to provide campers, teen leaders, junior counselors and staff the opportunity to do just that. As an organization, we strive to create and facilitate an environment and programs where all who participate can grow and learn to be the best versions of themselves every day. One way we do this is to find those extraordinary people who will bring their passion for working with children and for personal growth to our community. We are looking for those that do not want to do the mundane but instead provide extraordinary experiences and life changing moments for others and themselves.

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