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Featured Camp Felix Opportunities

Camp Counselors work under direct supervision of the Unit Leader to achieve Camp Felix goals and objectives by delivering a safe, fun and enriching summer camp program that helps Camp Felix campers build positive relationships, learn new skills, improve their self-esteem and develop healthy habits.

Duties Include:

• Supervising campers during all activities, meals, shower time, and lights out. Participating in activities with them, and encourage them to participate as much as possible (i.e. arts & crafts, sports, hiking, dance, music, theater, swimming, etc).
• Helping campers grow and develop by providing positive reinforcement, guidance, support and care.
• Utilizing positive and supportive techniques and strategies to resolve problems and enforce discipline among campers.

Requirements Include:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a High School or GED diploma.
• Must have knowledge of or experience working in summer camps.
• Must have experience working with children in some capacity, preferably in an educational setting.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Exhibit qualities such as patience, kindness, honestly, responsibility, compassion, and desire to help others.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with the issues/needs of children involved in the child welfare system preferred.

he Performing Arts Instructor works under direct supervision of the Camp Director to achieve Camp Felix goals and objectives by creating and delivering a unique and engaging Performing Arts program that helps Camp Felix campers express themselves, develop new skills, and learn about arts and culture.

Duties Include:

• Developing and directing programs for the camp Performing Arts program.
• Leading cabin groups through daily performing arts (theater and dance) activities with the support and assistance of the cabin counselors.
• Developing age appropriate Performing Arts projects for campers ages 8 to 15.
• Developing a Performing Arts program that supports and promotes the goals and objectives of Camp Felix.

Requirements Include:

• HS/GED diploma required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Have the ability to design, implement, and teach an appropriate performing arts program (dance and theater).
• At least 2 years of experience working with children, preferably in a camp setting, required.