Van Buren Youth Camp

Each staff member gets a night off mid session - starts at dinner and goes until first class the next day. And the Saturday overnight between sessions from around noon to noon on Sunday. (We host one sleepover in between sessions that all staff support). Each staff member is scheduled to have at least two classes off each week...one for personal time and one to observe other staff teaching their program. There are opportunities to request specific blocks of time off throughout the summer...and as needed for illness or other special circumstances. Beyond time off, we are with the kids the majority of our awake hours. Staff sleep in dorms with other staff, not in cabins with campers.

We look for a desire to interact with and learn from school age children, positive attitude, team players who enjoy supporting the team and learning from each other as we work towards the goal of the most magical camp experience ever. (for all of us) We focus on the individual growth for each staff person in that we help each staff person create goals for themselves for each week and touch base to support and assist as needed. We have the ability to train or seek training for specialized activities like Archery, Canoeing, Kayaking, Low Ropes, Riflery, etc. We bring a certifying body to camp each spring to facilitate First Aid, CPR/AED training for instance. Our staff team is in charge of running the entire program with guidance and support from the board and directors. It really is a unique opportunity.