Tohkomeupog - Summer Camp for Boys

Red Tail Acquisitions•Madison, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tohkomeupog is a residential summer camp located at the edge of the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. Camp provides outdoor opportunities for boys having completed grades 2 through 10, with a program designed to progress with the boys over consecutive summers. Session lengths range from 2 to 6 weeks. In general, camp staff members are hired for the duration of the 7-week summer season, including orientation week. Camp Counselors at Tohkomeupog play a key role in the creation and presentation of the camp experience for the benefit of their campers.

Requirements

Working as a staff member at a residential camp requires unwavering commitment toward the well-being of the campers who are trusted to our care.
Ability to meet the time requirements of the camp season
Desire to work with young boys in a residential setting
Willingness to consent to required background screening, which is a standard expectation of the camping industry.
Open-minded / Compassionate
Patient / Tolerant
Physically able to meet the demands of the job. Camp is an extremely physical environment
Ability to work independently and also as part of a team

Responsibilities

Cabin Supervisor – a counselor at Tohkomeupog is directly responsible for the well-being of the boys living within his cabin group.
Work to create an environment that will feel safe and supportive for each individual, while encouraging a sense of “family”
Act as a mentor or “big brother” to campers, offering general guidance as they learn to maneuver a close-quartered living community.
Activity Instructor – a counselor at Tohkomeupog may instruct a variety of activities, including campcraft, nature, boating, archery, sports and swimming among others.
Implement lesson plans
Adhere to time schedules
Create a positive learning environment
Track the progress of participants
Maintain equipment and facilities
Provide for the safety of his campers
Trip Leader – a counselor at Tohkomeupog will lead overnight camping adventures which may include hiking, canoeing, mountain biking and/or rock climbing, dependent upon the camper group involved.
Assist with the planning and preparation of various camping adventures
Assure that campers are appropriately prepared for the adventure of their choosing
Guide campers in a better understanding of self-sufficiency in the wilderness environment
Promote a sense of appreciation and respect for the natural world
Provide for the safety of his campers