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Via West

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Approximate Start Date

Start: 30 May 2025

Approximate End Date

End: 25 Aug 2025

Camp Type

Special Needs

Location

13851 Stevens Canyon Rd.

Staff

Total: 85 (45 international staff) aged 18+

Campers

Total: 85 (co-ed camp)

Camp Overview

Located in the beautiful Bay Area of California only 1 hour from San Francisco! Via West is a camp dedicated to serving individuals with special needs achieve greater self-sufficiency and lead richer lives. Through a variety of recreational activities such as culinary activities, sports games and arts and crafts, our campers learn how to become more independent. At Via West you will learn many life skills including; team work, communication skills, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and many more. With employees from all over the Bay Area and all over the world, Via West houses a diverse community of staff where it is easy to make new connections and friends. This experience looks amazing on a resumes and provides healthy business connections for the future. If you are looking for a job that will teach you a diverse set of skills while you positively impact special needs individuals, apply to work at Via West today.

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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 counsellors with Creative & Performing Arts skills at the fair?

Are you looking to hire counsellors with Outdoor Adventure & Nature Skills at the fair?

Are you looking to hire counsellors for Special Needs care?​

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

Counsellor Roles:

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

Acting/Drama
All disabilities and ages
Animal/Farm Care
Arts & Crafts
Ceramics & Pottery
Cooking
Digital Photography
Gardening
Lifeguarding
Photography
Tye Dying

Campower Roles:

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

Assistant Cook/Food Prep
General Maintenance
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Hmm... What's your role?

Staff Time Off

First we will have a 5 day staff training and a short, 3 day session to get to know how our camp works. Then you will work 6 days on, 2 full days off for the rest of the summer. Staff have the opportunity to travel in groups to fun California locations on days off. Counselors do not stay with campers overnight.

Staff Qualities

Caring and compassionate individuals who are interested in helping children and adults with special needs have the best summer ever! Friendly and outgoing with a sense of adventure ready to meet new friends and explore new places. Hard working with plenty of energy to fully enjoy the camp experience. No experience necessary but the willingness to help others and put them first is a must.