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• A summer at Cheley will push you to grow. The mountains will give you perspective and help you clarify long-term goals. Most importantly, you'll have fun with great people. The combination is rare, the experience extraordinary. |
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By using the excitement of
the U.S. space program and combining cutting-edge technology
with hands-on learning, Space
Camp and Aviation
Challenge
stimulates young peoples interest in the study of math,
science, aviation and technology. These immersive programs
place students in a real-world context allowing them to view
math and science as tools to develop future careers as
scientists, engineers, teachers and astronauts. Counselors
will supervise and educate trainees in the history of the
space and aviation program; assist in experiencing the
sensations of space travel; and motivate, stimulate, teach
and supervise trainees in a variety of aerospace related
topics, including the Mission Center Complex, Aviation
Challenge and Museum simulators. Compensation includes a
wage of $9/hour; and those who live more than an hour
outside of Huntsville are provided with room and meals in
exchange for performing Resident Advisor duties. Perks
include extensive paid training, paid time off, discounts
throughout the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and free
admission passes. This is a great stepping stone for many
individuals who may have just graduated, are looking for a
unique internship opportunity or who are ready for a fun and
rewarding work environment! Now recruiting for counselor job
openings beginning on January 13th, 2010.
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• As a Space Camp and Aviation Challenge counselor, you will lead a team of trainees through their weeklong camp experience. Along with teaching stimulating space-related programs, you'll also have the chance to train students in Space Shuttle mission simulators and jet fighter operations. |
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• At Camp Augusta this summer, you might have oatmeal dumped on your head, get thrown in the lake, dress up like a pirate, comfort a homesick child, play an age-old activity like Zoogle or Balero, share in contagious laughter, sleep and wonder under the stars or experience the fine art of doing nothing at the camp's Hammock Village! Do you have the right stuff? |
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• Creative. Tireless, Patient. Flexible. Positive Attitude. Fun-Loving Spirit. Sense of Humor. Responsible. Sound like you? Colvig Silver Camps seeks these key attributes in its summer staff. |
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Located in the middle of
Pike National Forest at 9,200 feet (and just over an hour
from southwest Denver), Tumbling
River Ranch is
a second generation, family-run ranch serving 55 guests per
week for a vacation of a lifetime. Summer staff have a
tremendous opportunity to contribute to the guest experience
through superb customer service and respect. Whether working
as a cook, baker, housekeeper/wait staff member, hiking
guide, life guard/nanny, youth or teen counselor,
maintenance worker, wrangler, in the office or on the
grounds, all staff members should be prepared to work hard
and enjoy what they are doing. Benefits include an hourly
wage plus gratuities along with room and board. Preference
is given to those who can begin work in early May and finish
their assignment in late August/September. Call 800.654.8770
or send off an email to Megan
Dugan for detailed
job descriptions and an application.
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• With superb horseback riding, fly fishing, rodeos, live entertainment and an outstanding kids' program, the summer staff at Tumbling River Ranch help create a one-of-a-kind Western dude ranch experience for families. |
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Teach a camper how to
create a ceramic mug or kaleidoscope. Engage campers in
group problem solving skills on the ropes course and
climbing wall. Coordinate a small, earth-oriented tipi
village focusing on traditional Native American life. Lead a
llama trek. Interested? Hidden
Valley Camp is
an international summer camp for children ages 8-14, located
on 350 acres in mid-coast Maine. Outdoor programs focus on
adventures, community living, and leadership development
while enjoying the beauty that comes from the state of Maine
(and Canada). Summer
staff members are
needed to lead small groups in outdoor living & learning
programs, arts and crafts, horseback riding, swimming and
more! Adventure program staff will participate in different
wilderness excursions that may include whitewater rafting,
sea kayaking, rock climbing, hiking and camping. General
staff all teach classes in a variety of areas and live in
cabins with groups of children. In addition to a supportive
and creative learning environment, a salary, housing,
healthy meals (rumor has it there is a lobster banquet), and
generous off time is provided. Applications
are available online.
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• Hidden Valley Camp is an art camp, a horse camp, an adventure camp, a performing arts camp, a farm camp, a dance camp, a water camp, a sports camp and much more. Make an impact on children's lives, enjoy the woods of Maine and meet the many challenges of working successfully in a community of talented children and adults. |
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Waterskiing and
windsurfing on Panther Lake. Conquering the climbing tower
or low ropes course. Mountain biking wooded trails. Creating
pottery in the ceramics studio. With activities galore
complemented by laughter, friendship and community, Maine's
Kingsley
Pines Camp
fosters a stimulating and rewarding experience for resident
campers aged 8 to 15. As the core of the camp
staff,
counselors
supervise, lead, guide and live with campers. Counselors
also teach in one of these areas: arts, waterfront, sports,
or outdoor adventure activities. The camp season kicks off
in early June with one week of training followed by ten
weeks of children's camp and two weeks of family camp. The
employment period varies between eleven and thirteen weeks,
ending either mid or late August. Benefits include room and
board (including delicious lakeside meals with a vegetarian
option), a competitive salary, staff lounge with Internet
access, transportation on days off and a summer loaded with
fun! Candidates should be caring, creative, enthusiastic and
have a genuine concern for children. The counselor
application
is available online.
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• With summer lake temps reaching 80 degrees, Kingsley Pines Camp counselors and campers get a chance to enjoy days filled with sailing, waterskiing and windsurfing. |
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• Barn Managers are responsible for the upkeep, oversight and decision-making at the corral, including 5-10 employees and 30-45 horses. The position requires a solid foundation of basic horse care (grooming, feeding, health, etc.) and the ability to handle any escalated issues from wranglers or customers. • Cook/Housekeepers provide family-style meals three times per day for 10-15 staff members and keep bunkhouse facilities spotless. Must be clean and organized, able to stay within a budget, minimize waste, get along with others and be creative with ingredients. • Trail Ride Wranglers are responsible for leading 1-hour to full day park-approved trail rides in the back country while captivating guests with the extensive history of the Park. Ensuring guest safety, maintaining the trails and facilities and daily care of the horses are also critical components for this position. Opportunities are
available from mid-May through mid-September (all positions
require a six-day work week). Compensation consists of a
monthly salary, possible tips, room and board. For more
information, connect with Aubrie
Loroña
through email or by calling 406.387.4405.
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• Would you like to meet new people, work with horses and wake up everyday in one of the most awe-inspiring National Parks in the U.S.? Now hiring honest, hardworking, people-friendly individuals who would like to enjoy a memorable, exciting, educational and fun summer with Swan Mountain Outfitters. |
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Every summer over 3,000
New York City children from disadvantaged communities will
pack their bags for a free trip to one of five
Fresh
Air Fund
summer camps just north of the city. For many, it'll be
their first time away from the busy streets. The Fund
operates the camps on a 3,000-acre preserve filled with
forests, fields and lakes. Summer
job opportunities
include general counselors, waterfront staff, ropes course
facilitators, farm staff, nutritionists, nurses and program
staff who focus on everything from photography and
woodworking to drama and outdoor living skills. Staff
members are important in the eyes of boys and girls who have
just been introduced to a new and exciting world. You'll act
as a role model, teach new skills and help plan days filled
with fun and discovery. Along with a wage ranging from
$2,200 to $3,000 for the season, meals and housing are
provided. A travel allowance is also provided for those
traveling over 300 miles to the camp. Applicants must be at
least 18, have completed their freshman year of college, and
have a sincere motivation to work with inner-city children.
If you're ready to have an unforgettable summer, your new
adventure starts
here.
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• Providing disadvantaged children from New York City the opportunity to pack their bags for a free journey to a 3,000-acre preserve, the Fresh Air Fund is looking for summer camp staff who can become role models, teach new skills and help plan days filled with fun and discovery. |
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Promoting the natural
world and human character through experiential programming,
Eagle's
Nest is
seeking camp staff, wilderness and adventure staff and
interns for the summer of 2010. Camp
staff teach
activities in the arts, music, and drama (batik, guitar,
pottery, musical instrument making, raku, improvisational
theater, and productions of musicals and plays), wilderness
(whitewater canoeing on a handful of southeastern rivers,
rock climbing in the Appalachian mountains, and backpacking
on the region's trails), and athletics (emphasizing skill
and teamwork, not competition, as well as exploration of
games from around the globe). Staff
members may also
double as wilderness trip leaders (with programs including
trekking, hiking, sailing in the U.S. and cultural trips to
Belize, Mexico and New Zealand). Staff will live on the
campus in beautiful Pisgah Forest, leading, living, and
forming community bonds in cabin groups with campers and
other staff. Summer orientation begins at the end of May
with work continuing through mid-August. Benefits include a
competitive salary, room, whole-food meals, laundry and
professional discounts on gear. Self-motivated, energetic
and creative applicants who have experience and a strong
desire to teach and play in the outdoors will thrive in this
fun work environment. Applications
are available for download online. Contact Paige
Lester-Niles or
call 336.761.1040 for more information.
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• Attracting individuals who yearn to be of service and make a positive impact on the world, Eagle's Nest is an extremely popular camp for counselors because of its creative and communal processes. |
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