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Description
The Environmental Education Center of Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association offers a variety of camps for students entering the 4th - 9th grades.
Our goal is for campers to learn more about the environment, the arts, themselves and their world. We stress individual growth and group cooperation in a residential camp setting.
As many as 80 students will live at the camp for 5 or 6 day sessions. They will enjoy a curriculum concentrating on appreciation and understanding of the arts and the environment, as well as take part in recreational opportunities including swimming and campfires. Campers also make new friends and take on new responsibilities while building a positive living community.
Position Description:
Participate in our week-long pre-camp training.
Implement the purpose, goals, and objectives of the camp.
Live in the dormitory and assume responsibility for overnight camper supervision.
Provide leadership and guidance to campers in daily living with special attention to: safety, health and welfare, personal hygiene, respect and discipline, and camper participation in all camp activities and meals.
Assume responsibility for interpreting the policies and procedures of the Environmental Education Center to the campers.
Serve as a positive role model in making good decisions and implementing effective practices for the campers.
Participate, as a team member, in the guidance of campers in daily activities.
Perform related work as required.
Counselors with appropriate skills may be asked to assume additional responsibilities.
Term:
June 27th - August 8th, 2004. Training will take place for one week, beginning June 27, 2004.
Camp sessions run July 5 - August 6
Qualifications:
Minimum:
-19 years of age and at least one year of college or equivalent experience.
-Interest in leading young people and expanding their appreciation of the arts and the environment.
-Enthusiasm, tolerance, creativity and good physical health required.
-Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Preferred:
-Background in the arts, environment, or education and experience as a camper or counselor.
Background/fingerprint check, First Aid & CPR Certification, valid driver's license required.
Pay and Benefits:
Camp counselor salary is $170/week. Housing provided in the Environmental Education Center's dormitories during training and camp. Meals are provided when campers are in residence. Limited medical insurance is provided.
To Apply:
Call or write for an application packet. Please send a cover letter, application form, resume and three reference forms to
Summer and Family Program Coordinator,
3675 Oak Hill Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.