SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES
STAFF
As the foundation of our
outstanding program, the staff undergoes thorough screening along with a
training program that includes camping skills, first-aid, counseling, Christian
Education and human awareness. Interest in working with children,
dedication to the camp's philosophy and program, commitment to Christian
Education and a mature sense of safety are key factors in the staff selection
process. Counselors are college age and many staffers are former campers
who have grown up in the program. Several resident families aid with the
guidance and nurturing of the staff. Arrowhead is an equal
opportunity employer.
BE A PART OF OUR
SUMMER STAFF
Arrowhead offers high school and
college youth the opportunity to work with campers in a Christian environment,
sharing experiences and growing spiritually. With the opportunity to meet
other staffers from all walks of life, lifelong friends are formed. Camp
experience and recommendations can be a great addition to a resume. We
also work with college programs for credit. Camp has worked with Camp
America for over 15 years. Staff members from other countries
come and share their culture and experiences. You must be 16 to apply
for entry level service jobs. Counselors must be high school graduates,
and there are lots of administrative jobs available. Interested in
applying? Contact our Director,
Walt Lafontaine
Voice/Fax (856)-863-1043
or Download
Summer Job Information.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Camp Arrowhead, located on Rehoboth Bay in
Lewes, Delaware, has been in operation since 1954. Owned
and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware, the
camp serves boys and girls aged 8 to 16 years in a loving
de-centralized environment. Our program offers Red Cross
Swimming, canoeing, sailing/windsurfing, nature, crafts,
archery, wilderness camp craft and much, much more.
Staffers must be willing to live and work in a Christian
family environment, which has always been the basis from
which the Camp's traditions and philosophies have
evolved.
Camp is surrounded by 500 wood and wetland acres which includes a swimming pool, a private beach on the bay, remote campsites and lots of great program supporting materials. There is a staff lounge, a small canteen and a laundry.
WE ALSO HAVE TERRIFIC FOOD!
Being a live in camp, there will be special activities for the staff throughout the summer with many chances for you to learn new skills and meet new people. All in all, Camp Arrowhead is a very unique place to help children live, work and grow. It also has hundreds of staff alumni who have over the years formed the "Spirit" which touches all those now becoming part of the Camp.
Can you answer yes to these questions?
 | Can I take responsibility for the health, care and safety of both myself and all the children entrusted to my care by loving parents? |
| Am I willing to try new experiences, make new friends and participate in all kinds of activities? |
| Am I sensitive to the feelings of others yet willing to contribute my own ideas? |
| Do I like camping, water sports and generally being outside despite sometimes adverse weather conditions? |
| Am I sympathetic to basic Christian values? |
| Can I work under the Camp's philosophy, rules and regulations? |
| Am I able to work the ENTIRE 10 week camping season, usually from the third week in June to the third week in August? |
| Am I able to follow the Camp's total ban on tobacco use while employed? |
| Am I honest, hard working and able to give of myself even when I do not always feel like it? |
If you answered yes to ALL of these questions, then read on!
WHO CAN APPLY?
Males and Females beginning at age 16.
WHAT JOBS ARE AVAILABLE?
Generally, there are three basic job areas at Camp, including COUNSELING, SPECIALIST and WORK CREWS. Specific positions are listed below.
WHAT IF I AM NOT A MEMBER OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH?
Arrowhead is an equal opportunity employer and we hire folks of all races, origins and faiths. Our programs are designed to allow staff and campers of all religions to participate in meaningful ways. Arrowhead is a living Christian community and working here makes you an important member.
WHAT IS CAMP LIKE?
Arrowhead has been an overnight summer camp for 42 years. Serving children from 8 to16 years old, they live in small groups of ten campers with a senior and junior counselor as leaders. Each "unit" develops their own programs for the session and participates in all activities as a "family " group. Campers sign up for either a one or two week session and all aged campers attend camp at the same time. The camp is able to house 150 campers per session.WE ALSO HAVE TERRIFIC FOOD!
WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT CAMP?
We have many, and some include: Playacking, canoeing, windsurfing, sailing, paddle boating, crabbing, Christian Experience, Red Cross Swimming, court and field sports, initiative course, a new environmental center, crafts, hayrides, overnight camping, dances, campfires, disk golf, regular and compound archery, singing, hiking and much more!WE ALSO HAVE TERRIFIC FOOD!
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