Hampshire Regional YMCA 286 Prospect St Northampton, MA 01060 Company Description: Salary Range: Location: Per Year HUNTINGTON MA Job Type: Category: Seasonal Child Care Education Level: Work Experience: Some College Coursework Completed Preference: Preferred Preference: Nice to have Skills/Certifications/Licences: Description: At YMCA Day Camp Norwich our goal is to prepare children for the challenges of today and tomorrow through programs that develop individuals, strengthen families, and build safe, caring communities. Camper relationships are our main focus. This is why campers attend daily activities together in small groups of 10-14 campers with 2 counselors. Throughout their time at camp, campers explore all age appropriate activities in the supportive environment of their small group. Camp Norwich is located on 137 beautiful acres of fields and forests with 1/3 mile of shoreline on crystal clear Lake Norwich. Only 20 minutes from Northampton, our camp includes nature trails, a low ropes course, large program buildings, and athletic fields and courts. Camp Norwich offers many exciting activities including swimming, adventure programming, outdoor living skills, athletics, boating, drama, crafts, music, campfires, and overnights. Camp Sessions: I. 6/25-6/29 and 7/2-7/6 II. 7/9-7/13 and 7/16-7/20 III. 7/23-7/27 and 7/30-8/3 IV. 8/6-8/10 and 8/13-8/17 Optional: V-A 8/20-8/24 and V-B 8/27-8/31 General Summary: Program Specialists are responsible for planning an exciting and creative program in their specific area. Specialists will design programs that challenge campers and are age specific. We are hiring specialists in Boating, Dram & Music, Fishing, Nature & ODL, Team Building/Ropes, Archery and Arts & Crafts. Requirements: • At least 18 years of age. • Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in varied conditions. • Must submit health history record and examination form prior to first day of work. • Must be able to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI). • Ability to interact with all age levels, including appropriate and friendly interaction with parents when necessary. • Capacity to understand principles of youth development and developmental stages of youth. • Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner. **Camp staff are paid a daily seasonal rate. We require all applicants to submit a CAMP application, which can be found on our website: http://www.hrymca.org