JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
PROGRAMMING COUNSELOR works with four campers at a time on two computers, teaching
programming through projects the campers define themselves. Must have a strong background in
at least one computer language (e.g. LOGO, Visual BASIC, C, C++, or Java).
ROBOTICS COUNSELOR works with four campers at a time on two computers, using LEGO
Mindstorms and LCSI's MicroWorlds EX Robotics to teach campers to construct
and program their robots. Must have a strong background in programming and experience with
robotics.
FILMMAKING COUNSELOR works with small groups of campers, teaching them to brainstorm,
write scripts, shoot and edit to produce a live-action video. Must possess skills in film production (e.g. majoring in film; experience with camcorders and digital editors). Competence with Final Cut Pro is required.
ANIMATION COUNSELOR works with four campers at a time on two computers, teaching
them 2D or 3D animation techniques with output to videotape or DVD. We use Macromedia
Flash, Carrera, Poser, and Maya.
WEB DESIGN COUNSELOR teaches campers to produce their own original web pages. Must
have knowledge of web tools and techniques (e.g. HTML, CSS, Javascript) and a strong sense of design.
DIGITAL ARTS COUNSELOR teaches the campers a variety of graphic arts and helps them to collaborate on a multimedia project involving print, web, and/or video. Must have extensive artistic skill, training in photography, and experience with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign as well as some skills in web and animation techniques.
DIGITAL MUSIC COUNSELOR teaches music synthesis to campers who have some musical
ability and at least two years of music lessons. Must have experience with Cakewalk, Reason or other composition software. Knowledge of computer programming would be a strong
additional asset.
ATHLETIC COUNSELOR works with small groups of campers, helping them to develop
athletically and socially. General skills in team and individual sports are required, with a
specialty in one of the following: soccer, basketball, softball, frisbee, hockey,
football, volleyball, tennis, gymnastics (tumbling only), martial arts or dance.
DRAMA SPECIALIST teaches
campers to stage an original production for the end of each session. A strong theatre
background is preferred (a college major plus some professional experience), and a real
interest in teaching is also required.
Drama Specialists must also have skills to participate in the athletics program each day.
TENNIS SPECIALIST teaches tennis
lessons to beginning or intermediate level players for two hours daily. Experience in teaching
or coaching tennis is required.
Specialists are also general athletic counselors for part of each day.
CAMP NURSE/OFFICE MANAGER is the chief health provider on the camp site
(makes decisions about accidents or illness; maintains records on campers and staff;
administers medication under the direction of our consulting physician); and also
manages the Camp Office (greeting parents, answering the telephone, keeping attendance
records, filing, delivering messages, ordering lunches, distributing camper T-shirts).
Must be mature and competent, have a calm demeanor and some experience in health care.
RN, LPN, or EMT desirable but current certification in First Aid and CPR is sufficient.
A benefit to a parent: free camp tuition for a child. A special mail-in application
is required. Click here:
CAMP NURSE/OFFICE MANAGER APPLICATION. Also print out three
reference forms.
EXTENDED DAY SUPERVISOR runs the Extended Day Program from 3:00 to 6:00 each day;
prepares a nutritious snack; supervises 5-8 counselors; records attendance, plans indoor
and outdoor activities for 30-40 children. Requires experience teaching or working with children.
The salary is $2000+ for a half day (2:30-6:30 p.m.) A special mail-in application is
required. Click here: EXTENDED DAY SUPERVISOR APPLICATION.
Also print out three reference forms.
