Camp Counselors
Senior Camp Counselors
The Senior Camp Counselor reports directly to the Camp Director and Assistant Director and is responsible for the primary supervision of all camp participants.
Responsibilities include:
- Daily administration of the Summer Camp Program
- Ensuring the well-being and safety of all participants
- Organizing games and activities
- Providing daily feedback to the Camp Director and Assistant Director
- Completing paperwork and maintaining daily logs
- Providing a safe and enjoyable environment for the participants
- Supervising and mentoring the Junior Camp Counselors as well as the Counselors-In -Training
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years or older.
- Maintain current Adult and Child CPR/AED certifications (provided during training) and be able to swim
- Must be available to work Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
- Ability to attend mandatory training sessions
- Available for entire duration of camp, which runs from June 27th through August 19th
Qualifications:
- Previous work in a summer camps or interaction with large groups of children
- Must be comfortable with public speaking and leading small groups
- Outgoing and energetic personality
Junior Camp Couselors
The Junior Camp Counselor reports directly to the Camp Director and Assistant. Camp Director and is responsible for aiding in the supervision of all camp participants.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting senior counselors in daily administration of the Summer Camp Program
- Ensuring the well-being and safety of all participants
- Organizing games and activities
- Providing daily feedback to the Camp Director and Assistant Director
- Completing paperwork and maintaining daily logs
- Providing a safe and enjoyable environment for the participants
Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years or older
- Maintain current Adult and Child CPR/AED certifications (provided during training) and be able to swim
- Must be available to work Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
- Ability to attend mandatory training sessions
- Available for entire duration of camp, which runs from June 27th through August 19th
Qualifications:
- Previous work in a summer camps or interaction with large groups of children
- Must be comfortable with public speaking and leading small groups
- Outgoing and energetic personality
Archery Instructor
The Archery Instructor must be actively certified and follow all State of Connecticut requirements.
Responsibilities include:
- Teaching archery to children in grades 4-8
- Maintaining a safe experience at all time
- Helping out in other areas as needed
Requirements:
- Must be CPR and First Aid certified before the first day of camp
- Previous experience teaching archery to children
Arts & Crafts/Music Instructor
The Arts & Crafts/Music Counselor reports directly to the Camp Director and Assistant Director.
Responsibilities:
- Planning and organizing the execution of arts & crafts program for all age groups.
- Teaching and leading arts and crafts projects
- Training, orientating and overseeing arts and crafts helpers
- Taking weekly inventory of supplies in order to determine what will be required for the next session
- Preparation and cleanâup of arts and craft classes
- Helping out in other areas as needed
CIT
Counselors In Training (CITs) are generally 13-15 years old. The CIT program is an educational program, with a curriculum designed to develop the people and technical skills necessary to be an effective camp counselor. It is not “working” at camp. A CIT is still technically a camper and therefore bound by many of the same rules and restrictions as regular campers. Junior CITs (ages 13-14) pay tuition and attend camp during regular camp sessions. Since a CIT program is a training program, CITs are not paid, nor is a job at the completion of the program assured. CITs will be paired with a CIT Advisor and have weekly meetings with them in order to track their progress and provide any feedback.