Camp Alsing
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Camp Counselor/Coach
Camp Alsing is an overnight summer camp in Maine for kids, ages 9-17, with high-functioning autism and other social communication challenges. We help campers expand their boundaries in a traditional camp environment.
At Alsing, we have high expectations of our “Coaches”, and in return, we commit to providing coaches with solid training and the opportunity to have a transformative summer experience that will impact them both personally and professionally.
Being a camp counselor is exhausting and incredibly rewarding. If you love working with children and are ready for an incredible summer experience - please be in touch!
Position Summary
Coaches are mentors and role models for campers and are also the primary caretaker for their assigned small group of campers. Counselors live in a college dorm setting with campers and co-counselors. Counselors eat meals with the campers, travel to activities with and guide campers throughout the day.
Essential Functions
Creating a fun, exciting environment of activities and learning that inspire community, flexibility and growth.
Participation in a variety of outdoor and indoor activities such as theater games, athletics, board games, swimming and boating.
Uses training provided by Camp Alsing to help children grow in their social abilities and skills.
Facilitate the development of a connected, engaged small group
Manages, with assistance from the other camp leaders, the daily schedule of activities for camp.
Participation in onsite staff training prior to camp session.
Other duties, as assigned.
Arts & Crafts Specialist
The Arts & Crafts specialist is responsible for planning and implementing a creative, day-to-day arts and crafts program for a group of 40 campers (approximately 40 campers) ranging in age from 9 -17 yrs old. The Arts & Crafts Specialist has a love of a variety of arts mediums and has experience engaging kids and teaching them new skills and techniques in a fun, welcoming environment.
Preferred Training and Experience:
Experience working with school-age children
Essential Functions:
Creating a fun, exciting environment of activities and learning that inspire community, flexibility and growth.
Uses training provided by Camp Alsing to help children grow in their social abilities and skills.
Facilitate an engaging, fun, creative, hands on arts program
Participation in 5- day onsite staff training prior to camp session.
Other duties, as assigned.
Room and Board provided, weekly PTO, salary commensurate with experience. Internships and field-work opportunities available.
Additional Information About Camp Alsing
Room and Board provided, compensation commensurate with experience. Internships and field-work opportunities available.
Supervision by onsite Speech-Language Pathologist or LCSW. Dates: June 23 – August 1, 2021
Location: Standish, Maine
www.campalsing.com