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Academy Camps

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Approximate Start Date

Start: 16 Jun 2025

Approximate End Date

End: 03 Aug 2025

Camp Type

Privately Owned

Location

185 N Main St, Suffield, CT 06078

Staff

Total: 75 (20-30 international) aged 18+

Campers

Total: 200 (co-ed camp)

Camp Overview

Academy Camps is a modern approach to the sports camp experience. We offer 1- and 2-week sessions for Boys & Girls age 10 - 15 interested in lacrosse, basketball, soccer or tennis. Our campers choose one of our four "Academy Sports" and receive two intensive training sessions per day with our high-performance coaching staff, as well as, Performance, Wellness, & Leadership instruction. The remainder of their schedule is dedicated to the traditional sleepaway camp activities, various sports, and having fun. We have a total of three 2-week sessions that run from June 23rd to August 2nd.

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Counsellor Roles:

Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!

Basketball
Climbing/Wall Tower
Fitness Instructor
General Counsellors
High/Low Ropes Course
Lacrosse
Lifeguarding
Outdoor Adventure
Rock Climbing
Soccer/Football
Swimming
Tennis
Yoga/Pilates
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Staff Time Off

Camp life is structured and demanding. A high energy level is important for a successful summer. We want you to be enthusiastic and happy about your work and recognize that you need some time off for rest and relaxation. In addition to regularly scheduled time off, camp facilities are open to staff throughout the day when not in use by the campers. A staff-only lounge, fully-equipped with internet and TV, is open every night. A state-of-the-art Fitness Center is available each evening for counselors to utilize during their free time. For those interested, there are regularly scheduled staff games and trips to town. Staff receive one day off per session and another day off between sessions.

Staff Qualities

Each year, the Academy Camps team is chosen from students, graduates and faculty from schools and colleges throughout the United States and internationally. We seek people with personality, character, stability, and warmth. Most importantly, we look for staff members with a sincere desire to work and live with young people. We look for staff who are or have the following qualities:

  • An excellent relationship builder - quick to connect, build trust, and rapport
  • A goal-oriented coach - motivated to help our athletes achieve their goals
  • A creative problem-solver - with an empathetic approach to customer service, team management, and ability to ask for help when needed
  • A growth mindset - an orientation towards learning and development; willing to receive and implement feedback and learn from mistakes