Special Needs Camps
Camp Talisman
Approximate Start Date
Start: 21 May 2025
Approximate End Date
End: 05 Aug 2025
Camp Type
Special Needs
Location
64 Gap Creek Rd, Zirconia, NC 28790, USA
Staff
Total: 60 (10 international staff)
Campers
Total: 80-90 (co-ed camp)
Camp Overview
Are you seeking a summer job experience that builds your resume, your professional experience and your bank account – and is both meaningful and fun? Do you enjoy the outdoors, kids, and making friends from around the world, and making a difference? A summer camp job offers all of this, and the chance to experience a new part of the country, too!
Talisman Summer Camp offers you many opportunities for personal and professional growth, and we provide you with some of the best training in the industry. We work specifically with kids who have high-functioning autism, ADHD or similar social skill needs. Whether you are considering a career in education, outdoor leadership or psychology, or just want to build leadership and mentoring skills, you will come away with invaluable work experience and a solid understanding of this unique population. You will also know you have positively changed the life of more than one child.
Counsellor Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Music
Drama
Science
Hmm... What's your role?
Staff Time Off
We have a staff break room on site as well as on days off, staff are welcome to travel into the local area or to Asheville to explore.
Staff Qualities
Patience and empathy are extremely valuable as we work with a special needs population. Ability to remain calm when overwhelmed or stressed and communicate clearly when help is needed.