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spend your summer in the out-of-doors participating in physical activities that will enhance your physical
development. |
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gain experience in working with children, develop confidence while working as a team member and test
your patience and flexibility. |
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develop leadership skills that will benefit you with your future plans as a teacher, business person,
professional or as a parent. |
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experience the unique feeling of knowing that you have made a positive difference in children's lives. |
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be working along side some of the finest educators and camping personnel in the Philadelphia area. |
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be given the opportunity to demonstrate your creativity and spirit in the camp's special events, theme day
activities and rainy day programs. |
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receive training in the fields of child development, behavior management and daily program as well as
teaching skills for sports and swimming. |
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enjoy your summer employment, have your evenings and weekends free, make new friends and most of
all have lots of FUN! |
A Few Words About Staff Positions |
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SENIOR COUNSELORS - generally just graduated from high school, are college students and/or
teachers working with a group of children. |
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JUNIOR COUNSELOR PROGRAM - entering 10th-12th grades and assist Senior Counselors with
a bunk of children. |
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SPECIALIST STAFF - high school graduates who have the skills and leadership experience in a specific
area such as nature, dance, outdoor adventure, theatre, ceramics, arts and crafts, music,
computers, cooking, boating, fishing, aerobics, pool and sports. Some Junior Counselors are
also hired to assist in a specialty area. |
Camper/Staff Ratio
Our group counselors are responsible for 10-16 campers of the same age and sex at all times during the
camp day. The number of staff per bunk is usually as follows and is determined by the age of campers: |
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Genies (3 - 4 yr. olds) - 1 Senior Counselor and 2 Junior Counselors |
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Sesame (5 - 7 yr. olds) - 1 Senior Counselor and 2 Junior Counselors |
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Rockwood (8 - 12 yr. olds) - 2 Senior or 1 Senior Counselor and 1 Junior Counselor |
About Transportation
Staff must reside within our pick-up area or be able to provide their own transportation. Most staff, 18 years of
age and older, provide their own transportation and some pick-up campers and/or other staff on their way to
camp. Some staff, 21 years of age and older, drive leased vehicles and some staff are assigned as trans counselors. All offers of positions in camp are dependent upon available transportation if needed. |
As A Staff Member You Agree To |
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employment for the full eight week season. |
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provide required references and complete necessary paper work in a timely fashion. |
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attendance at orientations, the extended evening activities and specialist meetings. |
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be on time (8:25 - 8:50 dependent upon your position and transportation arrangements) and make all
appointments after the camp day (4:00 or after your transportation responsibilities are completed).
If you have another job after camp, arrange your schedule so you do not need to leave early. |
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dress appropriately and wear a staff shirt daily. |
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make the health, safety and welfare of the campers your #1 priority and focus. |
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participate in special events and activities. |
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support the camp administration, goals, policies and procedures. |
Counselors Also Agree To |
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wear a bathing suit to instructional swim, actively assist at swim lessons and act as a lookout at fun swim. |
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assist Specialists with instruction when your group goes to sports, arts & crafts, ropes course, etc. |
Specialist Also Agree To |
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plan and carry out program as determined with the Directors. |
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assist in program set-up prior to the camp season as needed. |
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instruct classes as designated by your Director. |
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wear clothing appropriate to your position. |
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assist as needed to implement the rainy day programs and special events. |
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Art Staff also prepare assigned craft samples. |
TO APPLY FOR A POSITION AT SESAME/ROCKWOOD CAMPS... |
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You will need to complete a staff application. |
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Have two written reference forms sent to the camp office. |
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If positions are available, personal interviews are scheduled primarily during the day, in the evening,
on some weekends and school vacations. |
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If you are interested in being considered for a position at Sesame/Rockwood Camps, do not delay in
starting the application process. |
