Camp Counselor
Who We Are
Snipes Farm Day Camp is located on 80 beautiful acres of a 7-generation, USDA certified organic farm and is a part of the 501c3 nonprofit of Snipes Farm and Education Center. It is a vibrant place to spend a summer with the amazing activity and energy of working farm with nature all around.
Children and youth explore the creek, gardens, orchard and fields and make amazing discoveries with nature as their teacher. They tend a garden and care for animals. They harvest berries, fresh veggies and herbs and make yummy recipes.
Weekly themes, art, games and science bring the learning alive. Lasting friendships are made and community is built together with staff, campers and families. Our priority is physical, emotional and social safety as an inclusive community. We follow Covid-19 prevention practices provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Camping Association.
A love of the outdoors and a passion for working with children and youth are essential. Staff training provides educational frameworks and resources for success and builds a caring community ready for adventures with children on Snipes Farm!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Snipes Farm Day Camp runs for 8 weeks: June 19- August 11, 2023
A required staff training: June 12-16, 2023
All-hands Camp Put-Away (required): August 14 and 15
Part-time opportunities may be available
CAMP INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Plan and coordinate daily activities for a group of 15-20 campers ages 5-6,
7-8, 9-10 or 11-2 collaborating with a co-instructor, a Counselor-in-Training (CIT)
and the Camp Directors
· Provide extra hands and support in specials classes: art, archery, and
cooking
· Mentor the CIT's leadership skills
· Maintain an environment of emotional and physical safety
· Build community and team spirit within your group
· Help to maintain a pleasant, safe, and tidy campus
· Model compassion, curiosity, and enthusiasm!
Any of these skills or interests are helpful:
● A love of the outdoors
● An interest in children’s social, emotional, and educational development
● Hiking/Birding/Scouting
● Gardening
● Singing/Playing an Instrument
● Arts and Crafts
● Theater
● Caring for Animals
● Healthy Eating/Cooking
● World Cultures
● Social work/ special needs support
Work hours: M-F; 7:30am-4:00pm
Salary: $15-16 per hour
REQUIRED
1. Must be over the age of 18 with two years or more of direct children’s program
instruction
2. Work or academic references
3. Current PA Child Safety Clearances: Child Abuse History Record; Criminal
History Record; Fingerprinting (we can provide help with this process)
Snipes Farm Day Camp is located on 80 beautiful acres of a 7-generation, USDA certified organic farm and is a part of the 501c3 nonprofit of Snipes Farm and Education Center. It is a vibrant place to spend a summer with the amazing activity and energy of working farm with nature all around.
Children and youth explore the creek, gardens, orchard and fields and make amazing discoveries with nature as their teacher. They tend a garden and care for animals. They harvest berries, fresh veggies and herbs and make yummy recipes.
Weekly themes, art, games and science bring the learning alive. Lasting friendships are made and community is built together with staff, campers and families. Our priority is physical, emotional and social safety as an inclusive community. We follow Covid-19 prevention practices provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Camping Association.
A love of the outdoors and a passion for working with children and youth are essential. Staff training provides educational frameworks and resources for success and builds a caring community ready for adventures with children on Snipes Farm!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Snipes Farm Day Camp runs for 8 weeks: June 19- August 11, 2023
A required staff training: June 12-16, 2023
All-hands Camp Put-Away (required): August 14 and 15
Part-time opportunities may be available
CAMP INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Plan and coordinate daily activities for a group of 15-20 campers ages 5-6,
7-8, 9-10 or 11-2 collaborating with a co-instructor, a Counselor-in-Training (CIT)
and the Camp Directors
· Provide extra hands and support in specials classes: art, archery, and
cooking
· Mentor the CIT's leadership skills
· Maintain an environment of emotional and physical safety
· Build community and team spirit within your group
· Help to maintain a pleasant, safe, and tidy campus
· Model compassion, curiosity, and enthusiasm!
Any of these skills or interests are helpful:
● A love of the outdoors
● An interest in children’s social, emotional, and educational development
● Hiking/Birding/Scouting
● Gardening
● Singing/Playing an Instrument
● Arts and Crafts
● Theater
● Caring for Animals
● Healthy Eating/Cooking
● World Cultures
● Social work/ special needs support
Work hours: M-F; 7:30am-4:00pm
Salary: $15-16 per hour
REQUIRED
1. Must be over the age of 18 with two years or more of direct children’s program
instruction
2. Work or academic references
3. Current PA Child Safety Clearances: Child Abuse History Record; Criminal
History Record; Fingerprinting (we can provide help with this process)
