HELP WANTED: CAMP COUNSELORS
FOR SUMMER 2005 AT THE CHILDREN'S FARM
8 Weeks of Outdoor Leadership, Horses, Animals, Kids, Nature, AND FUN!
CAMP STAFF
For over sixty years, The Center has offered an opportunity for young people to learn and play and grow at its farm and woods. For each summer of camp, we employ an outstanding staff to provide an action-packed 8 weeks of outdoor fun.
If you like responsibility, challenge, children, animals, and nature, then we invite YOU to apply to work at The Center's Farm and Ranch Camps!
At each session of camp, each counselor guides six 9-12 year old children or eight 13-15 year old teens as they learn animal care, horseback riding, nature lore, and campcraft. Most importantly, they learn to love and respect the out-of-doors, the farm, and each other.
2005 CAMP DATES
Staff training - early June
4 camp sessions - mid-June through mid- August
LOCATION
The Center is located in Palos Park,
20 miles southwest of Chicago.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum age requirements:
Counselors and wrangler: age 18
Program Directors: age 21
A desire to help children to grow towards self-fulfillment and in sensitivity and respect for other people and the natural world.
Some but not necessarily all of the following:
Previous experience at camps
Farm experience
Horsemanship
Outdoor and campcraft skills
Leadership experience
BENEFITS
Salary and Room and board during camp
TO APPLY,
contact Lois Lauer, Camp Director
Farm and Ranch Camps at The Center -- 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, IL 60464 -- (708) 361-3650
E-mail: LLauerPalosPark@aol.com
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The Center
Community Center Foundation
12700 Southwest Highway * Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 361-3650
email centerpalospark@sbcglobal.net
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