Division Leaders act as a liaison between the Directors and the group or division for which they are responsible. Division Leaders are direct supervisors of the campers and counselors in their groups and assist the Directors with all activities, group issues and staff performance. The Division Leaders are fully involved in all aspects of their campers’ day, including meal supervision, group management and scheduling. They meet with the Directors before each day begins to exchange information as to the events of that particular day and maintain an open line of communication with their counselors and campers. Each afternoon, after campers go home, Division Leaders review each of their groups' Daily Reports, which are filled out by their counselors. The Division Leader meets with a Director and communicates with parents at this time. Since Division Leaders “live” with their campers, they are perfect for personal communication situations that arise. They help set the positive overall tone which incorporates our mission of teaching children the skills of making and keeping friends while building self-esteem and self-confidence.
Group Leaders head up our Stepping Stones and first grade groups. Their job entails all of the responsibilities of a Group Counselor as well as directing the group counselors that work with them. Group Leaders must be at least 21 years of age.
Each group of campers is led by 2-3 Group Counselors who fill the role as parent, coach, older sibling and teacher. Much of the campers' summer success lies with the relationship with their Group Counselor. Counselors spend the day working with their campers and participating in all activities with them. We look for applicants who have patience, compassion, great listening and communication skills, good judgment, empathy, spirit and the ability to relate to children.
The role of a Specialist is to provide instruction to campers in their specific area of expertise with the assistance of the Group Counselors and Specialty Area Director. Some of these positions require extra training (which we provide). Swim staff must have swim certifications.
Athletic Specialists: Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Gymnastics, Soccer, Tennis, Hockey
Waterfront: Swimming - WSI's & Lifeguards
Creative Arts: Ceramics, Cooking, Macramé, Rocketry, Stained Glass, T-shirt design (tye-dye), Woodworking, Painting and Drawing.
Outdoor Adventure: Ropes Courses (high and low), Horseback Riding (North Shore)
Performing Arts: Theatre, Dance, Music
Specialty Area Directors lead, teach, supervise and ensure the overall safety of the Specialty area. Applicants must demonstrate significant experience teaching/coaching in the Specialty area, as well as the ability to train and supervise a group of assistants. We require our Specialty Area Directors to be able to work autonomously, developing their own program within our camps' philosophy. We follow a team approach and all work together to ensure the highest quality program and camp experience.
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