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Teen Adventure Travel Trip Leader and Teen Leadership Jobs
Summer 2008 Camp Sky-Y
Position Summary: This position is directly responsible for campers participating in Camp Sky-Y’s Teen Adventure Travel Camps and Teen Leadership Camps. Positions begin on Sunday May 25th for 1 week of staff training. 9 weeks of adventure and leadership camps until Sat Aug 2nd. (Possible opportunities to work for a shorter period of time.) Teen Camps travel to New Mexico, Lake Powell, Catalina Island, Camp Surf, Disneyland, 6 Flags, Sea World, Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon. Teen Leadership camps also have a component spent at Camp Sky-Y resident camp.
Location: Camp Sky-Y is located in the Prescott National Forest, just 7 miles from the town of Prescott, AZ. Beautiful and cool location, 2 hours from Phoenix, 1 hour to Flagstaff, and just a few hours to the Grand Canyon.
Principal Responsibilities
- Supervise campers at all times from when the first camper arrives to when the last camper is placed on the bus or turned over to their parents/guardians
- Create a safe and fun environment for campers and facilitate friendships and teambuilding skills in campers.
- Maintain a friendly, cooperative, and professional relationship with your co-leaders and other camp staff.
- Complete and submit all required documentation including trip logs, accident reports, spending reports, receipts, and vehicle logs.
- Teach camping and outdoor skills – focusing on and modeling Leave No Trace ethics.
- Communicate with the Teen Director on a scheduled basis while on trips.
- Provide First Aid and medication administration to campers.
- Safely transport campers on YMCA Mini-buses. Involves driving for extended periods of time and occasionally in heavy traffic.
- Facilitate leadership activities and give feedback to teens on their leadership skills.
Education & Experience
- Minimum 21 years of age by May 25th, 2008.
- Valid U.S. Drivers license and safe driving record
- Ability to pass Coaching the Van Driver training.
- Ability to pass CPR and First Aid Training, ideally have these completed by May 25th, 2008.
- Lifeguard certification or acquire lifeguard certification by May 25th, 2008. (Red Cross or YMCA) Possible training by Sky-Y staff held in April/May on the weekends.
- Experience working with teens, preferably in a camp setting.
- Ability to hike 8 miles in semi-rugged terrain.
- Experience with belay or ropes courses desired.
- Skills in kayaking, snorkeling, waterskiing, or wakeboarding desired.
Salary and Benefits
- $210-250 per week depending on experience (Seasonal full time position) May 25-Aug 2, 2008
- Free Room and Board
- Wireless Internet access
- Opportunity to extend employment into our fall season.
- Opportunity to begin employment early in our spring outdoor education season.
Reports to: Teen Director at Camp Sky-Y
To Apply: Go to our website www.azycamps.org and download an application, 3 references required.
Please call Laura Pauli – Outdoor Ed. And Teen Director at 1-800-660-1385 or email her at lpauli@vosymca.org with any questions. Camp Sky-Y 5725 S. Senator Hwy. Prescott, AZ 86303.
Camp Sky-Y
Teen Adventure Travel Camps 2008
California Dreaming
(Entering Grades 8-12)
Fee $870
Trip A: June 1-7, 2008
Trip B: July 20-26, 2008 (7 days)
Experience Six Flags Magic Mountain, Universal Studios, Disneyland and the beach! In addition to enjoying the rides and making new friends, campers will stay in tents at campgrounds each night, Our last day we will travel back to Camp Sky-Y to wrap up our trip with a ride on our Giant Swing in the evening.
Surf and Sea World
(Entering Grades 8-12)
Fee $790
June 29-July 5th, 2008 (7 days)
Travel to YMCA Camp Surf in Imperial Beach near San Diego. We’ll camp right on the sand and be lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves. During the day partake in all Camp Surf has to offer - including surfing lesson, boogie boarding lesson, arts and crafts, archery, climbing tower, beach games, playing in the waves and more. We’ll also spend a full day at Sea World, enjoy fireworks, and visit Belmont Park in Mission Beach to ride the rollercoaster right near the beach!
Catalina Island and Disney
(Entering Grades 8-12)
Fee $870
June 8-14, 2008 (7 days)
Enjoy tide pools, snorkeling, and kayaking at Catalina Island. Just 19 miles off the Coast of California, Catalina is an ecological gem and a great place to explore the marine environment. After two nights on an island we’ll make it back to mainland to visit Disneyland before heading back to Sky-Y for our final night together.
Lake Powell Water Sports
(Entering Grades 8-12)
Fee $830
June 8-14, 2008 (7 days)
Enjoy the endless canyons and beauty of Lake Powell while tubing, kayaking, swimming, wakeboarding, and waterskiing. We’ll spend our days on the water, and our nights camping at the Wahweap Campground.
Habitat for Humanity New Mexico (Unique opportunity!)
(Entering Grades 10-12)
Fee $1100
July 20-30, 2008 (11 days)
Make and impact on the lives of a deserving family, by helping to build an Adobe house in Taos, New Mexico. Taos is one of 2 Habitat for Humanity chapters nationwide that build Adobe style houses. In addition to receiving 40 hours of community service credit, we’ll spend one day rafting the Rio Grande River. Included in the fee is a $150 donation to Habitat for Humanity.
Camp Sky-Y
Teen Leadership Camps 2008
Leaders in Training (LIT)
(Entering Grades 10-11)
Fee $1125
July 6-19, 2008 14 days (Sessions 6 & 7)
For those teens looking for an exciting opportunity that offers more than just a regular week at Sky-Y. The LIT program provides activities geared toward learning leadership, teamwork, outdoor skills, and communication, as well as opportunities to participate in various camp activities. This camp includes a 4-day camping trip to the Grand Canyon and Flagstaff area, as well as a service project at camp or in the local community. The LIT program is an outstanding way to build skills and enhance your application for our Counselor in Training program in future summers.
Counselors in Training (CIT)
Entering Grades 11-12,
Fee $1425
June 15-July 5, 2008, 21 days (Sessions 3, 4, & 5)
This 3 week program is for those teens interested in learning how to work with children in camp settings. Our first week will focus on developing camp skills - this includes song & game leadership, behavior management, teaching camp activities, and how to incorporate the YMCA core values into camp life. Week 2 involves a trip to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon and Lake Powell. The purpose of the trip is to have each teen have a chance to “lead” a section of the trip. The trip also and involves an 8 mile hike to focus on teamwork and support. Week 3 will be spent shadowing a counselor in a cabin, and putting their skills to work. An application is required and CIT’s will be chosen on the basis of maturity, and prior leadership, work, or childcare experience. Successful completion of the CIT program does not ensure employment at YMCA Camping Services, but does improve your skills and experience if you choose to apply to be a Junior Counselor in future summers.
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