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 May 28th – August 31st, 2012

Work Camp *:  May 28th – June 7th

Staff Training: June 8th – 13th

Family Camp Weekend: June 14th -17th

First Session: June 18th – July 12th

Second Session: July 16th – August 9th

Mini Camp*:  August 11th - 18th

Family Camp*: August 23rd – 26th

Takedown of Camp*:  August 26th - 31st

* Hiring preference will be given to staff members who can work all summer.    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.  Positions at Work Camp will be by invitation, based on your work experience.  Mini Camp is a one week session that introduces Plantation to younger, first-time campers.  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.  Working for only one camper session is difficult to accomodate and must be discussed with the directors in advance.

Job Descriptions

You can read our 2012 Counselor Information and Job Description here.

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.

7. Should be able to light a campfire (with matches)

8. Cooking experience (especially over a fire) will be useful

9. All counseling staff must be currently certified in CPR and First Aid (preference for Wilderness First Aid)

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. Get along with all campers, fellow staff, directors, parents, alumni and other people associated with Plantation.

5. Completion of other staff administrative roles.