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Our
best staff members are people who:
‣ Possess a
strong desire to make a difference in the life of a child
‣ Have an
appreciation of and interest in the natural world
‣ Have
previous experience working with children, particularly children
from the inner city
‣
Have
obtained, or are pursing, a degree in education, sociology,
psychology, criminal
justice, environmental education, outdoor
education, or social work
‣ Are willing
and able to facilitate children’s growth in a challenging,
rustic environment
‣
Have
previous experience, even if informal, with backpacking,
camping, hiking, or other
adventure-based activities
‣
Are at least
18 years old and have had at least one year of post-high school
experience
Trail Blazers
staff members are committed to:
‣ Working
professionally and making children their top priority
‣ Living in
rustic campsites with 8 to 9 children
‣ Challenging
themselves both physically and emotionally
‣ Acting as positive role models
of Trail Blazers’ practices, policies, goals, and traditions
‣ Serving as productive members of
the Trail Blazers community
Trail Blazers has the following positions
available:
‣ Group
Leaders (general counselors)
‣ Lifeguards
‣ Unit Leader
‣ Program Coordinators
‣ Assistant Cooks
‣ Kitchen Assistants
Before Applying
Trail Blazers has been described by many people
as one of the most challenging, and yet rewarding, experiences
that they have had. The program is certainly not for everyone,
and we urge you to think very carefully about your goals and
reasons for seeking employment at a summer camp before applying
to work at Trail Blazers. Please answer the following questions
before proceeding to the application.
Click here for questions.
Click here for our Online Application.
Dates
Staff Training: June 13–June 27
Pioneer Session (children ages 7–11): June 28–July 7
July Session (children ages 9–17): July 10–July
31
August Session (children ages 9–17): August 4–August 25
Staff depart: August 27th
Important Information
Days off: Every staff member receives 9 ˝ days
off during the season. Each day off is 24 hours long. There is
a 48-hour break between the July and August sessions.
Hours Off: We make every attempt to give staff
members 1 hour off during the day. In addition, you and your
co-workers rotate in the evenings, giving you 2 of every 3
evenings off from bedtime (between 9:00 and 10:00) to midnight.
For a look at a “Day in the Life of a Group
Leader,”
click
here.
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