Girls Camp Outdoor Recreation Leader (Internship Credit Available!)
About Camp Little Notch
Camp Little Notch is located in Fort Ann NY, within the beautiful Adirondack Park. Little Notch was founded in 1939 as a Girl Scout camp. In 2008, the property was closed by the Girl Scouts and by 2012, the property was acquired and reopened by the Friends of Camp Little Notch (FoCLN) non-profit organization. FoCLN is now the owner of Camp Little Notch and our camp operates as an independent non-profit summer camp for girls where we continue to build upon decades of memories that have been built at camp. CLN campers participate in a variety of experiences at camp: waterfront, arts and crafts, hiking and creekwalking, field games, ropes, fishing, off-camp trips, outdoor cooking and outdoor survival, and more!
What We Look For In Applicants
Above anything else, we look for individuals who aspire to make a difference in the lives of our campers. All interested staff should believe strongly in our values of: harmony with nature, harmony with self, and harmony with each other. That means that we’re looking for someone who has the desire to join our camp family, and make meaningful, lasting relationships with the campers and their co-workers, and we’re also looking for individuals who value caring for the environment and find peace and enjoyment in nature. Other qualities we look for? Good communication skills, patience, sense of humor, flexibility, maturity, self-awareness, strong work ethic, someone who is not afraid to be silly or quirky or put themselves out there, integrity and enthusiasm.
About the Position
- Dates: June 15-August 13, 2022
- Applicants must be at least 19 years old at the time of camp (July 9).
- The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the design, planning and execution of outdoor recreation programming. This position allows the unique opportunity to practice curriculum development and program facilitation. Sample programs may include: firebuilding, orienteering, Leave No Trace, archery, creekwalking and exploration, hiking, overnight camping, and more.
- This position also assists in overall camp operations, such as assisting the Program Director in the creation of camp-wide games and theme activities, and helps with camper supervision overnight.
- Living on-site is required for this position so room and board is provided, along with free laundry, transportation to/from a local airport or bus station at the beginning and end of the season, and access to our staff house for time-off which includes WiFi, TV with DVD player, kitchen, and front porch overlooking a peaceful creek.
- Camp weeks run Sunday-Friday. Staff receive most weekends off from Friday evening to Sunday mornings, along with a minimum of two hours off per full day of camp. During time-off, staff can leave camp or enjoy camp activities like swimming, canoeing, kayaking and more.
- If applicable, we are happy to collaborate with an applicant to ensure their position meets any college or university internship credit requirements. Ask us about this when you apply!
- Have questions before applying? Contact our Camp Director Mandi at Mandi.Miller@friendsofcln.org or through messaging on Handshake.
Learn more and submit an application at https://www.camplittlenotch.org/jobs