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Camp Lanowa

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Approximate Start Date

Start: 01 Jul 2025

Approximate End Date

End: 25 Aug 2025

Camp Type

Under-Served

Location

150 Baileytown Road, Central Valley, NY 10917

Staff

Total: 58 (20 international staff) aged 19+

Campers

Total: 120 (co-ed camp)

Camp Overview

Camp Lanowa is a free charity camp run by Homes for the Homeless of NYC. We provide 3 two week sessions for campers aged 9-14 in a woodland setting 1.5 hours north of the city. Camp activities include boating, fishing, swimming, sports, crafts, fitness, cooking, dramatics, dance, music, educational, outdoor education and environmental studies. Staff have the opportunity to visit NYC on days off. We are a no smoking facility. Work with us to make a difference in a child's life!

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Do you have the skills they're looking for?

We asked the camp what positions they are looking to fill at the recruitment fair. Look out for the big thumbs up!

Are you looking to hire Waterfront staff and Lifeguards at the fair?

Are you looking to hire counselors with Creative & Performing Arts skills at the fair?

Are you looking to hire Support Staff (Campower) at the fair?

Are you looking to hire General Counsellors at the fair?

Counsellor Roles:

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

Acting/Drama
Cooking
General Counsellors
Guitar
Lifeguarding
Paddle Boarding
Swimming

Campower Roles:

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

Dishwashing/Kitchen Cleaning
Housekeeping
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Hmm... What's your role?

Staff Time Off

Most staff days off occur in between sessions. An additional day will be given during the staff orientation period.

Staff Qualities

Staff who work well at Camp Lanowa are patient, dedicated men and women who are open to learning new strategies, games, activities and must communicate effectively. Backgrounds in social work, youth work, psychology, and education are best suited.