Assistant Camp Director
Title: Assistant Camp Director - Summer
Duration: 6 weeks (June 5-July 19th, 2023)
Pay: $500-525/weekly + housing & meals + training
Supervisor: Emily Archambault
Description: What’s Camp Sharing Meadows, and how can you become involved in this unique, life-changing camp as one of our ministry interns?
- What we do: Camp Sharing Meadows is a week-long values retreat for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here, the Campers have the opportunity to participate in traditional camp activities, socialize with their peers, and, most importantly, grow spiritually!
- Who’s Involved: Camp is composed of approximately 25 campers, 1 Assistant Camp Director, 8-10 Assistant Camp Counselors, Multiple Cooks, and 1 Nurse. Our focus is promoting equality among campers and staff to create a place where everyone is valued and respected for their unique personalities and talents.
Basic Requirements: The main responsibility of an Assistant Camp Director is to be an available, understanding, and compassionate companion for the campers who leads them closer to Christ through their love and actions. An Assistant Camp Director supervises and directors all aspects of camp during the entire week of camp. They direct camp staff, bring up morale, keep the ball rolling, and make sure camp is fun for campers! Generally, Assistant Camp Directors monitor and assist camp ministry interests to ensure they provide proper camper personal hygiene, eating, and participation in activities. Camp activities include: campfires, hayrides, dancing, swimming, boating, fishing, talent shows, games, celebrations with God, group discussions, crafts, and even practicing a play (with costumes, sets and dance routines) to perform at the end of the week! Assistant Camp Directors are present with all campers and staff most of the day as well as at night while sleeping in community dormitories. Staff free time is worked into the schedule daily. Staff has weekends (Friday afternoon -Sunday morning) off!
Training or Requirements: No experience is necessary to be an Assistant Camp Director, though previous camp experiences are appreciated and helpful in the position. An Assistant Camp Director must demonstrate patience, tolerance, and a caring nature when working with other-abled adults over the age of 18. Additional training is provided in the required orientation held 2 hours before each camp worked. 18+ years old, First Aid and CPR certified (we can help with this).
Organization Overview: The Share Foundation is a non-profit organization that exists to serve adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities. We foster a peaceful, rural, and Christian community on 200 acres of land - Sharing Meadows. Here, we have a residential program with 5 villages that are home to 30 adults. We also have six week-long summer camp/values retreat at Sharing Meadows where other abled adults can socialize in a peaceful, loving environment.
Applu here: https://igfn.us/form/4N3vIw
Contact Information:
Corinne DeLucenay
Share Foundation
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
P.O. Box 400
Email: camp@sharefoundation.org
Phone: 219-778-2585