Working at Camp Thorpe
We are now hiring for the 2010 season. Join the hundreds of Camp Thorpe Counselors who have come away with a better understanding of children and adults with challenging needs, developed a positive sense of responsibility and care, as well as skills that can be applied to other employment opportunities. Working in the Green Mountains at Camp Thorpe with individuals with special needs is an experience you’ll cherish for the rest of your life. If you’re looking for an experience some call profound, or a way to make new, life-long friends, please apply to work with us this season.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Head Counselors
Preference is given to college undergraduates and graduates. The head counselor is responsible for the operation of the camp program. The head counselor supervises counseling staff, schedules and oversees program activities and provides assistance as needed to specialty and general counselors. The head counselor leads all group activities and assists specialty counselors in planning.
Salary: Negotiable based upon experience.
Speciality Counselors
Preference is given to college students or graduates. High school seniors are encouraged to apply. Specialty areas include arts and crafts, nature, swim (life guard certification required), music, theater and/or dance, and sports. Specialty counselors plan and implement activities with the support of general counselors. Specialists are also assigned cabin duties with campers.
Salary range: $1,800-$1,900 per season.
General Counselors
Preference is given to college students or graduates. High school seniors are encouraged to apply. General counselors are responsible for cabin duties including supervision and support of campers. General counselors participate in all activities and assist in specialty areas.
Salary: $1,700 per season.
Nurse/Health Director
The Health Director is responsible for the safe organization, storage and dispensation of medications to campers and staff. The Health Director communicates with parents, care givers and agencies as needed.
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
In addition to the season’s salary, staff receive lodging, meals and laundry facilities.
Time Commitment
All staff are required to attend orientation. Sessions begin Sunday at 12:00 noon and end twelve days later on Friday at 2:00 PM (see session dates). All staff are required to stay at camp during sessions except during time off. Staff are off between sessions and get a portion of a day off each session.
College Credit
Many college students use their experience at Camp Thorpe as part of their college internship, practicum or field experience. Check with your school about this possibility. The Camp Director has experience with supervision and performance evaluations in relation to field experiences.
Application Process
Please complete an Employment Application and mail to:
Lyle Jepson, Director
Camp Thorpe
680 Capen Hill Road
Goshen, VT 05733