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Summer Staff

PLEASE NOTE: We are no longer accepting staff or volunteer applicants for the summer of 2008. Thank you for your interest!

SUMMER 2008 CAMP SCHEDULE (requires Adobe Reader)

SUMMER STAFF AND SUMMER VOLUNTEER FAQS

Summer Staff ProgramThe following 12 week (June - August) salaried positions are needed each summer for our Camp program. If you have any questions, please contact The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, 565 Ashford Center Road, Ashford, CT 06278. Tel: 860.429.3444, E-Mail: ashford@holeinthewallgang.org.

Download a copy of the Staff Application (439 KB). To view and print this application you will need to have Adobe Reader. You can download Adobe Reader from Adobe's website by clicking here.

Cabin Counselors:

Requirements:

  1. 19 years old or completion of 1 year of college
  2. Physically and mentally capable to handle the care of 8 campers
  3. Camping experience recommended
  4. Ability to supervise and work with volunteers effectively

Recommended:

  1. Red Cross C.P.R. Certification

General Function:

To live in a cabin with 8 campers and 3 adult counselors and help to create a safe, happy and memorable camping experience. If medical care is needed, you are responsible for taking the camper to the infirmary. 

Unit Leaders:

Requirements:

  1. 19 years old or completion of 1 year of college
  2. Physically and mentally capable to handle the care of 8 campers
  3. Camping experience recommended
  4. Red Cross C.P.R. Certification
  5. Oversight of the operations of 3 cabins (12 staff & 24 campers)
  6. Ability to supervise and work with volunteers effectively

General Function:

To live in a cabin with 8 campers and 3 adult counselors and help to create a safe, happy and memorable camping experience. If medical care is needed, you are responsible for taking the camper to the infirmary. 

Program Specialists or Program Staff:

Requirements:

  1. 20 years old (Program Staff - 19 years old)
  2. Experience related to field
  3. Red Cross C.P.R. Certification required in certain program areas
  4. Certification if in certain program areas*
  5. Ability to supervise and work with volunteers effectively

General Function:

To assist in the running of special programs designed by the Camp. The program areas are: 
Woodworking Arts & Crafts *Fishing & Boating
Sports & Recreation *Swimming Theatre
Nature **Horse Barn Camping
Video Photography Creative Writing/Computer
**Adventure **Archery Driver

 * Area requires certification
**Area requires provided in-house training

Director of Entertainment:

Requirements:

  1. 19 years old or completion of 1 year of college
  2. Physically and mentally capable to handle the care of campers
  3. Camping experience recommended
  4. Choose weekly Camp themes
  5. Oversee all-Camp evening activities
  6. Facilitate Camp meals, Dining Hall announcements and Camp songs
  7. Function as a part of the Summer Leadership team

General Function:

Plan and organize meals and evening Camp activities for the Entire camp. Work with Program Specialists and Staff to provide safe and fun Camp events. Work with outside vendors and visitors associated with Camp entertainment. Function as a member of the Summer Leadership team.

LIT Coordinator (Leader in Training Coordinator):

Requirements:

  1. 19 years old or completion of 1 year of college
  2. Physically and mentally capable to handle the care of campers
  3. Camping experience recommended
  4. Interview and hire LIT candidates in the Spring
  5. Organize and plan leadership workshops for LITs
  6. Work with LITs and their mentors
  7. Function as a part of the Summer Leadership team

General Function:

Review, interview and hire former campers (16-18 years of age) for our Hole in the Wall Leader in Training (LIT) program. Plan and implement a program designed to develop Leadership skills. Work with cabin and program staff to function as mentors for LITs. Evaluate LIT performance. Function as a part of the Summer Leadership team.

Staff Nurses:

Requirements:

  1. Current RN licensure
  2. Current CPR certification
  3. Pediatric experience preferred
  4. Heme-Onc experience preferred
  5. Staff nurses are residential from the last week of May through August

General Function:

Provide primary nursing care to a group of about 24 campers each session. Staff nurses are also responsible to triage and treat acute issues among campers and staff. Staff nurses work under the supervision of the Nursing Director and Medical Director. Staff nurses work closely with cabin/program staff to adapt the Camp program to each child’s medical needs.

 

 

 

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