Summer 2024 - Camp Burnt Gin -Support Counselor - 158730

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This position is responsible for the supervision and daily care for up to eight campers with physical disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. This includes but not limited to:

• Explain safety regulations and camp policies to campers and create a safe environment for all camp residents.
• Live in a cabin with campers, assure campers are supervised at all times, and promote socialization skills, as well as adjust to camp life. 
• Assist campers with activities of daily living which may include, feeding, bathing, changing, and/or other hygiene related tasks. 
• Guide campers through the daily camp schedule, while providing assistance in all activities so each camper can fully participate.  

This position has shared responsibility with other support counselors, behind-the-scenes work that keeps camp running. This includes but not limited to:

• Assist kitchen staff with meal preparation and clean up.
• Oversee and wash camp laundry.
• Trash removal, restock supplies, and general cleaning.
• Assist with assigned cabin group for the session, when finished support duties. 

Other responsibilities:

• Participate in a weeklong staff orientation/training. 
• Assist with the task required to open and close camp, and the daily activities required to maintain a clean facility.
• Attend staff meetings when not on cabin duty.

• Participate in all aspects of Camp Burnt Gin programing such as singing during mealtimes, morning motivation and movement, committee work, mid-morning activities, swimming and boating, and evening programs.
• Create awards to be presented to campers, write parent letter to be sent to camper’s parents and/or guardians, and do an evaluation form for camper’s charts.