Our Camp Counseling and Program Staff

Plantation’s staff is approximately 50 people who are exciting, vibrant, and committed to helping kids have a great summer. The counseling, support, and administrative staff come from all over the US, as well as other countries such as New Zealand, Australia, England, and South Africa. We strive to have a diverse staff and to build a strong, supportive community. You will create a safe and rewarding experience for the campers as you make great friends and learn much more than you would expect. The skills that make a great counselor are critical to success in any future career that you choose.

Your fellow counselors will be backpackers, horseback riders, certified lifeguards, musicians, artists, Wilderness First Responders and teachers. The common thread is that you will create a safe and rewarding experience for the campers as you make great friends and learn much more than you would expect. Please read the Job Descriptions and Staff Expectations below.

What is the camp season?  It’s June 1st – August 25th, 2009

Work Camp *:  June 1st – June 12th

Staff Training: June 15th – 22nd 

First Session: June 22nd – July 16th

Second Session: July 20th – August 16th

Family Camp*: August 16th – 23rd 

Takedown of Camp :  August 24th – 25th

* We have limited spots available for both Work Camp and Family Camp. Spots will be filled based on skill and performance. If you are new, Work Camp, during which you set up camp, is a great way to meet fellow staffers and get acquainted with Plantation. It entails hard physical work transforming the farm into a kids’ camp, and it is a lot of fun!  Family Camp is the culmination of the summer and gives you a chance to be more of a guide at Plantation, helping families enjoy Plantation as much as their children have. 

Job Descriptions -- 2009: We are fully staffed for this summer.  Please check back in January for 2010 positions.

Expectations

Qualifications for Counselors:

1. Interest in working with children in a rustic, wilderness setting to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment.
2. Ability to be a positive role model to children.
3. At least 19 years of age (or have completed 1 year of college).
4. One year of college education or the equivalent in experience.
5. Interest, knowledge and skills in a variety of camp program areas and the ability to lead at least one activity.
6. Good character, enthusiasm, adaptability, good judgment, sense of humor, and ability to work with one’s peers.

General Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and guidance of a unit of campers, with other counselors.
2. Supervision of campers and enforcement of all safety regulations.
3. Active participation in all aspects of general camp program.
4. Completion of other staff administrative roles.