Best New Hampshire Leadership Camps Summer 2024 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Pemigewassett sits besides Lower Baker Pond, a mile long and ¾ mile wide body of water, surrounded by Pemi-owned land, which means no public boat traffic. We have many athletic fields, courts, and ranges, hiking and running trails, two sandy beaches with swimming areas, three streams for exploring and nature study and two campfire circles. We have over 40 buildings, including the Nature Lodge, Woodshop, Library, Mess Hall, Junior Lodge and the Senior Lodge.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We offer instruction and opportunities from beginner through advanced levels in four program areas, sports, nature, music/art/drama, and wilderness trips. Camp Pemigewassett is an all-around camp and is committed equally to excellence in our four program areas. Since 1908, Camp Pemigewassett’s abiding mission has been to inspire and support boys aged 8 to 15 as they find their own distinctive paths in becoming self-reliant, caring, and successful young men with a passion for all that they do.

We believe that Camp Pemigewassett is the oldest summer camp for boys in the country under the same continuous family ownership and management. Founded in 1908 by Edgar and Edwin Fauver and Dudley Reed, Pemi has thrived for well over a century through the vision and commitment of four generations of Fauvers and Reeds.

Pemi recruits staff members who are dedicated to the development of the whole camper, and we train them carefully with an eye to the most informed thinking on the social, physical, and emotional well-being of boys. Our staff’s enhanced leadership, mentorship, and communication skills serve our campers and parents well and become vital traits for staff to carry into future roles and relationships.

Campers of differing backgrounds from all over the world live simply in small and inclusive cabin groups. These close-knit camper families meld with the larger Pemi community in ways that foster key civic values, such as respect for others, integrity, responsibility, sustainability, and generosity of spirit. Our varied program teaches and nurtures practical skills while it encourages the self-challenge, creativity, and resilience that develop a boy’s self-confidence. From the beginning, Pemi’s culture has been one of good humor and joy.

Camp Pemigewassett is an accredited member of the American Camping Association.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Pemi's 16s Program is a 3.5-week wilderness skills and leadership program that provides a challenging and rewarding experience for older campers.

Participants who wish to extend their leadership training are invited to apply for an optional Counselor Apprentice Program held at Camp Pemigewassett, Wentworth, NH.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camp Pemigewassett’s hope is that all boys who wish to attend camp will be able to. We care deeply about providing the benefits of a summer at Pemi to as many families as possible. In an effort to make camp available to every camper who is interested, we offer financial aid to those who apply and qualify for financial support.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Boys aged 8-15 may enroll for full session (7 weeks), first session (3 weeks), or second session (4 weeks). First and Second Sessions provide a solid camp experience and also include events and opportunities that are unique to each “half.”

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: camppemi.com complete information on session dates and tuition.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you are interested in applying for a job at Camp Pemigewassett, please visit the staff section of our website at: Our Camp Website Link: camppemi.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Main Lodge: a stunningly beautiful building by the lake's edge, 100 foot porch with views to the water, Great Room assembly area with indigenous stone fireplace, game room, fishing room, modern apartments for older staff. Dining Room: another very pretty building, inside and out, with room enough for the entire community to dine together, also next to the lake Nature Building: a building with great character, home for photography, arts and crafts, as well as nature studies 13 Sleeping Cabins: capacities range from 8 to 16 8 Staff Cottages: for administrators- strategically located within the camper cabin area as an enhancement to supervision

2 Bath Houses: modern facilities, hot and cold running water, ten showers, private and with separate dressing areas Infirmary: centrally located with dispensary, private bath, isolation rooms, two nurses in residence Music Building: far away from the director's house, but lovingly named The Seasick Crocodile Recording Studio Waterfront: enclosed docks, defined swimming areas, sliding board raft, dive tower, separate fishing dock Council Fire Circle: our special meeting site at lake's edge affording magnificent views of the White Mountains, and not a single light bulb in sight across the lake

5 Playing Fields: 2 baseball, 1 soccer/lacrosse, 2 all-purpose 3 Hard Surface Tennis Courts: new and well maintained Basketball Court: regulation size- outdoor and lighted Archery Range: 3 targets, 50 foot; compound bow program for qualified campers Rifle Range: 4 shooting points, 50 foot Par 3 Golf Course: eighteen holes, a limited flight pitching and chipping course 27 Hole Frisbee Golf: for legions of boys, their favorite "down time" camp activity, by far...

The Kingswood Marina: 12 canoes,12 playaks (beginner kayaks), 8 sailboats, 5 row boats, 6 windsurfers, 3 power boats, 2 patrol skiffs, 2 rowing shells, 8 kayaks 3 Tetherball Areas, 2 Horseshoe Pits, 1 Volleyball Court

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: What can parents expect of Kingswood? Visitors to Kingswood are immediately struck by the low-key, friendly atmosphere of our camp community. Every summer we work hard to produce that esprit de corps where every boy feels he is an integral member of the group. It all starts with young men and boys who come from homes that possess solid core values and morals. Our families expect Kingswood to provide a happy and safe environment, and to be a place which complements their efforts to instill firm distinctions between right and wrong in their children. It is our mission to be a completely wholesome place, at all times, and without exception.

Kingswood is both owned and directed by the Wipfler family of Bethesda, Maryland. Bob and Alice started running the operation in 1985. The oldest of their three children, Rob, moved to New Hampshire in 2013 to be in position to oversee camp operations year-round, along with his energetic wife, Becky. Another son, Mike, teaches school when not running the camp's daily program during the summer months. Daughter Sara has developed a strong interest in the nature and photography component of Kingswood's program. All Wipflers bleed Kingswood blue! The Wipflers have long known that lots of extra help at the top end is needed, and feel strongly that camps belong in the hands of educators. People who have elected to dedicate their careers to children are best equipped to recognize the many signals kids give as indicators of their sense of well- being.

We call our regular staff gatherings "faculty meetings" where the first agenda topic always is "boys of concern." Youngsters do not slip through the cracks at Kingswood, and we owe much of our success to our top leaders, who help show younger staff how to look at boys through the eyes of professional educators.

A Typical Day: 7:30 reveille- music over the PA system 8:00 breakfast 8:45 clean up 9:30 team sport instruction- by age 10:30 waterfront instruction- by age 11:30 individual activity instruction- by age 12:30 supervised free time 12:45 lunch 2:00 rest hour 3:00 afternoon choice (called "A-Block")- team sports (practices and intercamp games), nature (projects and day trips), creative games (enormous variety) 4:30 supervised free time (called "B-Block"), waterfront (lifeguards on duty), unscheduled time (read, shower, play catch), hang out (be with friends) 6:00 dinner 6:45 free activity (called "Sponsorships") 8:30 all-camp special activity 9:30 cabin activities, target time for lights out for younger boys 10:00 target time for lights out for older boys How is the program scheduling done? The most formal time of the day is the morning instructional time block.

Boys sign up weekly for three daily one-hour "clinics," with several choices available to them for each block. Campers pick from each of three categories: waterfront, team sports and individual activities. Boys are grouped by age in clinics, but counselors offer varied lesson plans depending on the proficiency levels within the group- a major asset in a smaller community. From lunchtime onward, campers are offered a variety of activities which change daily with boys almost always getting their first choice.

The weather, boys' requests, and the directors' sense of balance dictate each day's options. Once they select, boys must attend and we make sure of that! A host of afternoon and evening activities is listed in the camper guidebook. The flexible approaches we take in programming are very popular with campers and counselors alike and are another area where Kingswood stands apart from many other camps.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Becoming a Kingswood counselor is a goal that some boys have from their early days as junior campers. Others come upon this notion later. Having finished sophomore year in high school, they are now mature enough to consider the transition from camper to counselor. The CITs live in The Barn and attend meetings similar to counselor training sessions. The first question posed to CITs is "What does it take to be a good Kingswood counselor?" CITs are given the opportunity to learn from hands-on, supervised experiences in leading clinics and assisting in the camper cabins. The CIT program does more than produce well-trained counselors; it also builds skills that will help young men be successful as they enter college and beyond.

OTHER CAMP INFO: What sorts of trips does the camp take? Most of our trips are designed to take advantage of the lakes and mountains in this beautiful region of America. We feel strongly that children need to establish a connection to nature. Hiking, canoeing, fishing and swimming day trips, and 2-3 day excursions make up the bulk of our offerings. As always, these trips are available to campers as choices, but, admittedly, they are heavily promoted. Most boys go on several trips during a typical stay. Recreational trips, too, are regular offerings. The Fourth of July parade and fireworks, a New England town fair, and the water slide amusement park are examples of special trips taken annually. All campers get to participate.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Boys come between 3 and 7 weeks. For more information, including dates and rates, go to Our Camp Website Link: www.kingswoodcamp.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have housing for 150-200 people in small cabins, larger dorm style buildings, and a yurt village. Our camp is located on small but beautiful Half Moon Pond with a private beach just for campers. We also have modern dining facilities, two outdoor amphitheaters, and miles of hiking trails throughout our campus. We even have a great blue heron nesting rookery!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sargent Camp was established in 1912 as one of the first women's outdoor camps in the country, a revolutionary idea at the time. Since then we have become co-ed, but still uphold the founding ideals of providing outdoor experiences for campers from all walks of life.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our 15-17 year old campers take part in the LIT program, which includes an off site campout, the opportunity to lead activities from younger campers, and group service projects to help out the camp. LITs live in the Yurt Village and have dedicated LIT counselors who help them become leaders within the camp community.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please contact us if full camp tuition is a financial hardship.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We do not host a regular family camp, but often host family groups in the fall and spring. Please contact us if you are interested.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
6 Day Sessions:
Rate: $1125
June 26th-July 1st, July 3rd-8th, July 10th-15th, July 17th-22nd, July 24th-29th, July 31st-Aug 5th, Aug 7th-12th, Aug 14th-19th

13 Day Sessions:
Rate: $2150
June 26th-July 8th, July 10th-22nd, July 24th-Aug 5th, Aug 7th-19th

LIT Program (15-17 year olds)
Rate: $2350
Same dates as 13 day sessions

Please contact us for a 10% discount for siblings and returning campers.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are looking for general counselors for the 2022 summer season! Counselors will live on site from June 12th-Aug 21st, with 2 weeks of training and 8 weeks of camp. We welcome all applicants, but especially encourage people with experience in our activities to apply. We are a small crew (about 30 counselors) and a great community of both staff and campers. Please visit our website to apply, or call/email us with any questions. 

CAMP FACILITIES: Beautiful facilities including large, new pool AND lovely private lake for boating, fishing, waterskiing and swimming, eight tennis courts, bright and airy dining hall, multiple playing fields, large Arts and Crafts studio and fantastic indoor gym and theater facilities. Both boys and girls areas (new cabins in girls area in Summer '17) feature rustic but comfortable wooden cabins.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Come find out why our camper return rate is more than 90 percent every summer. Huge range of activities, sports and team opportunities, arts programs, specialty clubs, outdoor adventure and more, all in an upbeat Jewish environment. Three and a half and seven-week sessions; new two-week program now available! Delicious kosher food; lifelong friends, ruach and FUN! Call, email or come for a tour this summer! Many age groups already booked for Summer 2018, so please call or email us about space availability. Or consider seeing camp in action this summer...call us to book a tour!

Huge range of activities, sports and team opportunities, art, music, dance and drama programs, specialty clubs, outdoor adventure, plus trips, intercamp sports and tournaments, Color War, engaging evening activities plus Israel Trip/Leadership Training program for former campers only after 10th grade...all in an upbeat Jewish environment. Two-week, three and a half and seven-week sessions available; delicious kosher food; lifelong friends, ruach and FUN! Safe, supportive and welcoming atmosphere, caring, competent counselors (more than 80 percent of them are former campers!!) Call, email or come for a tour this summer to find out why so many of our campers return year after year!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership training program/five-week Israel Trip offered to former campers finishing 10th grade.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available; please call for more info.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for details about Summer 2018 (check under Rates and Dates in the Prospective camper section) but it's best to call about availability since many of our age groups are already booked for this summer! We look forward to hearing from you!

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Want to have the summer of your life? Camp Young Judaea in southern New Hampshire seeks kid-loving, upbeat bunk counselors/activity specialists ages 18+ (must be completing first year of college). Kosher camp with kids and staff from a variety of Jewish backgrounds welcomed. Looking especially for certified waterfront staff, tennis staff with coaching experience and pottery or woodworking A&C staff.

Give us a call...great community, fun environment, decent pay and tips, and the guaranteed most fun, rewarding summer of your life!

CAMP FACILITIES: We have nine newly-constructed wood-framed cabins, two lakes for swimming and kayaking, and a 90-foot dining hall, with fireplace.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Beam Guides are the teachers, builders and brighteners who work and play alongside campers providing a safe and enriching camp experience. All the Guides are people over the age of 20 who make a life and living from pursuits involving invention, design, planning and production: artists, architects, engineers, craftspeople, teachers, designers, chefs, and musicians.

Beam’s 1:4 staff to camper ratio makes it possible for all campers to be supervised at all times. All waterfront and lake activities are supervised by Red Cross certified lifeguards. We have a full-time staff nurse with us at camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Campers 15+ may enroll as Fellows in either camp session. The Fellows program recognizes the growth that campers experience as they mature into young adults by rewarding them with the opportunity to take a more active role in our camp’s mission. We want Beam Fellows to occupy a special space at our camp. From their arrival at camp, Beam Fellows are specially trained to play an integral role in the realization of the project; they’ll go deeper into the management and building skills required to make the project and take leadership roles in the Waves. Additionally, Fellows assist in documenting and publicizing the project for the larger camp community and beyond.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Tuition assistance is available.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We invite families to join us at camp on Sunday, July 27 (Session 1) and Sunday, August 24 (Session 2) between 10AM and noon for a celebration of the Beam Project and to pick-up their campers.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Beam 2015 will run July 2 – August 23.
Full Summer (campers aged 11 – 17)
Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, August 23
Tuition: $9000 per camper

Session 1 (campers aged 11 – 17)
Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, July 26
Tuition: $5200 per camper

Session 2 (campers aged 11 – 17)
Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, August 23
Tuition: $5200 per camper

Tuition includes bus transportation to camp from Brooklyn, t-shirt, weekly laundry and assorted random extras.

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers live in platform tents with up to 5 other children their own age and at least one counselor. Tents are divided into "upper camp" and "lower camp" with 7 tents on the waterfront of Sandy Pond, and 5 tents tucked into the trees. During Coed weeks, genders are divided into seperate tent areas. Meals are served family style and campers share tables with their tent mates in the dining hall. Memory Lodge is our indoor recreation space.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We offer coed weeks as well as single gender weeks. All campers ages 7 - 15 are welcome to attend our week-long sessions. The Mini Camp program at Camp Wiyaka is built for children ages 7 to 11 who want to try out a residential summer camp but may be worried about staying an entire week. The opportunity to extend a Mini Camp session into a full week may be available if a child finds he/she is not ready to leave Wiyaka before the week session is over.

Camp Wiyaka's Leaders in Training (LIT) program offers young adults ages 14-15 an opportunity to build leadership skills, and be a positive influence the lives of others. While still taking part in typical camper experiences (attending activities and participating in camp events), the LITs have unique opportunities and responsibilities separate from the rest of the camp. LIT's will have the chance to host a campfire as a group, lead an all camp activity, and assist younger campers on registration day. The LIT group will also have an opportunity to complete a service project on camp property.

Our daily schedule allows children to participate in traditional camp offerings as well as choose some unique activities to design their own week. Our waterfront is a great place to play on the shore, swim, fish, or take out a sailboat, canoe, kayak or rowboat. There is time for doing arts and crafts, archery, playing sports and games, learning about nature and so much more. Trips are taken to local areas including Mt. Monadnock, Royalston Falls, and Tully Lake. Every camp day ends with a sing-along campfire.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camp Wiyaka's Leaders in Training (LIT) program offers young adults age 15 an opportunity to build leadership skills, and be a positive influence the lives of others.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Aid Available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwiyaka.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Naticook Day Camp boasts 10 cabins, Function Hall which serves as our recreation and dining hall, Arts & Crafts building, playground, sports and games field, tennis courts, basketball court and beautiful Naticook Lake for swim lessons.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The Counselor In Training (CIT) Program at Naticook Day Camp is geared towards participants who are at least 15 years of age (by the start of the summer); who are interested in gaining leadership skills and want to learn how to apply those skills towards working with children. As a CIT, you will become familiar with many aspects of how Camp functions and the role of counselors in the Camp. Through various group activities and involvement in other programs as a CIT, you will develop and enhance your leadership skills.

For complete details and an application, visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.merrimackparksandrec.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety of programs and special events throughout the year. Complete details can be found on our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.merrimackparksandrec.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Naticook Day Camp is a great place to enjoy a variety of activities including Nature, Theater, Archery, Arts & Crafts, Swim Lessons, Boating, games, sports and more! Our goal is to create an environment where children feel safe, have fun and enjoy being a kid!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
There are 8 one week sessions starting June 27 and runs through August 19. Resident rates are $200 per week and Non-Resident rates are $250.00 per week.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are primarily looking to hire:
Activity Specialists
Lifeguards
Water Safety Instructors
Kitchen Help
Maintenance Staff

Complete summer employment details can be found on our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.merrimackparksandrec.org.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Upside Arts is a theatrical production company for Seacoast area youth and teens that aims to build confidence, sense of self, and empathy through thoughtful, original, and creative storytelling.

Founded in October 2018 by Miles Burns, Seraphina Caligiure, and Alden Caple, and with help from Joshua Goldberg and many parents and friends, we are so excited to be working and creating with the incredibly talented kids on the Seacoast.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselors in Training (CIT's) are campers who demonstrate exemplary leadership, honesty, and responsibility. CIT's act as leaders within camp as well as a support system for their Counselors while still participating in all aspects of camp life. Applications for CIT's will be carefully reviewed as spots are limited.

CITs for Day Camp will receive $300 off tuition. Applicants must be at least 15 years old during camp.

Visit Our Camp Website Link: theupsideartscompany.org to apply.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): SESSION I: An Oz Story
June 24 - July 7
Performances July 6 & 7
*there will be a half day of camp on July 4th

Based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Book adapted by Joshua Goldberg
Lyrics by Joshua Goldberg and Ella McGrail
Music by Joshua Goldberg and Corrie Owens-Beauchesne

Journey with Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, Lion- and Toto too- down the Yellow Brick Road! This whimsical new musical adaptation goes back to the roots of L. Frank Baum’s classic novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. When Dorothy is whisked away from dreary Kansas to the magical, marvelous land of Oz, she must travel to the Emerald City to see the Wizard- with helping hands and Wicked Witches around every corner! She’ll soon discover that with a little brains, heart, and courage, home is never far away.

SESSION II: Babe & Bunyan's Big Adventure!
July 8 - July 21
Performances July 20 & 21

A New Musical by Miles Burns

This here is the larger than life story of the legendary folk sidekick, Babe the Big Blue Ox. Being born an oversized blue ox, you can imagine that Babe had a pretty hard time fitting in- that is until he met Paul Bunyan, the mighty lumberjack. Together they cleared forests faster than anyone, and there wasn’t a tangled river they couldn’t straighten out. Some say they even made the 10,000 lakes. It’s going to be a mighty tall tale, and an awfully big adventure!

Session III: Alice
July 22 - August 4
Performances August 3 & 4

Based on Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
Book adapted by Miles Burns
Lyrics by Miles Burns, Scott Hermenau, and Lewis Carroll
Music by Miles Burns and Scott Hermenau

Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank and of having nothing to do, when suddenly a White Rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her. The ever curious Alice followed after him, tumbling down the rabbit hole into Wonderland, where each moment is curiouser and curiouser! There she’ll meet the Hatter at his tea party, the smiling Cheshire Cat, the contrary Tweedle Dum and Dee, the temperamental Queen of Hearts, and all the other mad denizens of Wonderland. Will she ever find a way back to her golden afternoon, and finally discover the answer to the Caterpillar’s question, “Who are you?"

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2019 SESSIONS

Session I: An Oz Story (June 24 - July 7)
Session I: Babe and Bunyan's Big Adventure! (July 8 - July 21)
Session III: Alice (July 22 - August 4)

Camp Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Early Care (8:30-9am): $50/session
After Care (4-5pm): $100/session

Tuition: $650 per camper/session
Sign up for 2 sessions and receive $100 off!
Spend the whole summer with us and receive $150 off!
Sibling Discount: $75 for each additional registration/session
CIT Discount: $300 off tuition (Ages 15 through 17- must apply)

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: theupsideartscompany.org to apply.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facilities include an indoor gymnasium, horse stables with riding ring and scenic trails, ball fields, 4 newly renovated tennis courts, pickle ball courts, gaga pits, paddle tennis courts, basketball courts, beach volleyball, street hockey arena, golf driving range, and a fun miniature golf course. Our stage and fine arts complex which is home to our arts and crafts pavilion and pottery barn, along with the home of our plays, music classes, special events and some of our most memorable evening programs. Another major feature of Camp Birch Hill is the 2,000 feet of shoreline and crystal clear waters of our private lake along with the expansive waters of Merrymeeting Lake for water-skiing, wakeboarding, and tubing. Last but not least, we have to mention our newly rebuilt climbing tower, low ropes course and high ropes course that connects to our 200 ft. zipline! All of these activities are are facilitated by our award winning staff of caring, fun-loving, experienced and diverse college age counselors.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: VOTED BEST OVERNIGHT CAMP IN NEW HAMPSHIRE BY BOSTON PARENTS PAPER SIX YEARS IN A ROW!!!

Our staff is primarily college students, graduates, faculty and former Birch Hill campers. Together we are a diverse group of mature, dignified role models coming from both the United States and abroad. Despite our different backgrounds, as camp counselors and staff there is a common thread that connects us all and brings us together in this magical place that we feel is our home away from home. We love teaching and having fun while maintaining a safe environment that facilitates growth for our campers.

At the beginning of each summer our counselors attend a ten day long, comprehensive training course that speaks our values as an organization. Because our staff are hired based on competency in an activity area, this orientation is focused on addressing overarching concepts around making sure each and every camper feels comfortable and at home here at Birch Hill. We strive to hire staff members who have a cheerful disposition and embody the Birch Hill spirit. We bring you the best people for the job.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program offered to previous campers that are 16 years old during their session. Our goal for the Counselor in Training (CIT) program is to provide an enjoyable and safe summer experience appropriate for older children. The experience will include leadership training and the opportunity to assume some daily responsibilities at Birch Hill, along with the fun and excitement that accompany the rest of our summer program. It is our hope that the CIT campers will begin to develop some of the skills that will allow them to assume additional leadership positions in the future, perhaps as counselors at Birch Hill once they have had one year of college or life experience after high school. For one activity period each day the CITs will work together in their own group under the supervision of Birch Hill staff members. They will use this time to do team building, to learn how to help with the various camp games, activities, and responsibilities.

By the end of the session CITs choose a counselor at Birch Hill they would like to "shadow" and assist them during their activities, and in the cabin. In addition to the CIT Class the primary responsibility of the CITs will be to assist the directors and the staff of Birch Hill. A typical day may involve helping counselors to run events, aiding in the set up and clean up of camp activities. In addition, we will provide opportunities for Leadership/CIT participants to enjoy the richness of the activities and events that our camp has to offer. All CITs receive community service hours and a college recommendation at your request.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Contact our office, chrissy[AT]campbirchhill.com to discuss financial aid or scholarships.

We believe every child deserves the summer camp experience!

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): 2020 SESSION DATES

2 WEEK SESSIONS
June 28 – July 11, 2020
July 12 – July 25, 2020
July 26 – August 8, 2020

4 WEEK SESSIONS
June 28 – July 25, 2020
July 12 – August 8, 2020

6 WEEK SESSIONS
June 28 – August 8, 2020

Check out out website at Our Camp Website Link: www.campbirchhill.com for complete information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Birch Hill is a camp for the individual. The elective program empowers children to create personalized schedules from a variety of well rounded activities. Regimentation is avoided and the atmosphere is natural and friendly. The directors are ever mindful of the physical and general well-being of the campers.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2020 SESSION DATES

2 WEEK SESSIONS
June 28 – July 11, 2020
July 12 – July 25, 2020
July 26 – August 8, 2020

4 WEEK SESSIONS
June 28 – July 25, 2020
July 12 – August 8, 2020

6 WEEK SESSIONS
June 28 – August 8, 2020

Check out out website at Our Camp Website Link: www.campbirchhill.com for complete information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you are interested in joining the Birch Hill team please apply online via our website, at  Our Camp Website Link: campbirchhill.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have both online art camps/workshops and in-person camps for our 2021 summer art program. Go to Our Camp Website Link: IchenArtAcademy.com for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Becoming an Ichen Art Academy student means that you have the opportunity to learn from the best art school with a long proven record of success to develop your creativity, foundational skills and artistic talents that will propel you to reach your full potential.

Best Quality Art Program
Since its inception in 1997 (formerly known as Ichen Art Studio), Ichen Art Academy has been putting relentless focus on developing high-quality art programs, reflected through its students’ artworks and measured by its students’ achievements. Many of its art-major students have now gone on to renowned art colleges and most prestigious majors such as CalArt’s Character Animation, ArtCenter’s Entertainment Design and Rhode Island School of Design. Some art-major students from early years have found employments in high-tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Netflix. Similarly, its non-art-major students have been accepted by nation’s top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and MIT with the help of submission of a strong supplemental art portfolio. By consistently winning large numbers of national level awards in art competitions, Ichen Art Academy students’ skill levels and artworks are among the best in every age group.

Systematic and Comprehensive K-12 Art Education
Ichen Art Academy offers systematic and comprehensive art education to K-12 students and adults. All of its instructors are highly accomplished artists with many years of teaching and industry experience. Currently the following programs are offered
(Click the respective link to view students' artworks from that age group):

--Children’s Creative Art (Ages 5 to 8)
--Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (Ages 8+)
--Drawing and Sketch Level 1-Basic (Ages 8 to 10) Level 1 (Ages 10-11), 2 and 3 (Ages 12+)
--Oil Painting and Watercolor (Ages 12+)
--Digital Art for Beginner (Ages 9+), Intermediate and Advanced Levels (Ages 12+)
--Cartoon, Manga and Character Design (Ages 11+)
--AP Art Prep (Ages 14+)

Art Consultation Service for College Applications
The art counselor team at Ichen Art Academy specializes in helping art-major students prepare strong college art portfolios and apply for top art colleges and majors in the US. The team is also responsible for helping non-art-major students develop robust supplemental art portfolios for applying top private universities.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We partner with Youth Art Foundation, a non-profit organization to help our students develop leadership and utilize their art talents and skills to make positive contributions to their communities.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Ichen Art Academy provides comprehensive and systematic art education for K-12 students on a yearly basis. Please check our curriculum webpage for a detailed description:

Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Oil Painting, watercolor, Portrait/Figure Drawing, Illustration, Chinese Painting, Drawing and Sketching, AP Art Boot Camp, Open Studio, Fashion Design, UI/UX Design, Architectural and Interior Design, Animation and Game Design, Digital Art, Creative Comic Books, Manga and Anime, Cartoon and Character Design, Perspective Drawing, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and much more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Art Camps for kids ages 5-9:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Digital Illustration Art Camp for ages 9+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Summer Art Workshops for ages 11+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Beautiful cabins, a state-of-the-art Dining Hall, and indoor program spaces integrate well with our natural settings. There's nowhere nicer to spend a summer!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Known for our beautiful waterfront and fantastic staff, Camp Takodah is one of New England's classic YMCA Resident Camps. Founded in 1916 and set in New Hampshire's beautiful Monadnock Region, we have rich history, deep traditions, and a program based on giving youth the skills to build friendships with remarkable integrity.

In addition to our traditional two week sessions we offer a one-week starter experience for the younger, first-time campers. Campers who choose to stay in the North Village will enjoy the core Takodah experience, including the cabin-centered experience, swimming, sports, adventure, crafts, nature, and performing arts, but with some additional opportunities for adventure-based and community activities, like taking the whole village on an overnight or adventures out of camp!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LC and LIT Leadership programs.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Campership Program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp.

August 19 - August 25

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Outdoor Education opportunities.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Traditional Boys Camp Weeks at South Camp
Session 1: June 24 - July 6
Session 2: July 8 - 20

Boys Camp in North Village!
Session 3: July 22 - August 3
Session 4: August 5 -17

Girls Camp in North Village!
Session 1: June 24- July 6
Session 2: July 8 - 20

Traditional Girls Camp 2 Weeks at South Camp
Session 3: July 22 - August 3
Session 4: August 5 -17

1 Week Ages: 7-12
Session Dates: June 24 - June 30
1 week 1A Boys & Girls
Session Dates: June 30 - July 6

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We offer jobs to those 18 and older that have graduated from high school.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Wa-Klo has Rustic and comfortable cabins, each with a toilet and sink, the cabins for our younger campers are equipped with a shower and a amazing view of Thorndike pond.

We have a large indoor gym with 6 Basketball nets and 2 volleyball nets. There is also a fully equipped fitness area with tread mills and weights as well as a Dance Studio. Our our ever growing Arts and Crafts centre and our new Stained Glass area which has proved very popular with our campers is also situated here.

In our large dining room we serve our hot meals 'family style' as well as offering Salad bars every Lunch and Dinner and a selection of fruits and yougharts at breakfast.

Wa-Klo is set at the foot of Mount Monadnock on the beautiful Thorndike pond. We have a vast array of water sports that we offer. A large swimming area with a slide and diving board as well as: Crew, Kayaking, Canoeing, Sailing, Windsurfing and Water skiing/Wakeboarding have their own docks spread along our lenghty shore front.

Wa-Klo also has a large equestrian area. The horseback riding facilities consist of a very large all weather arena, show jumping field, a smaller riding arena and nine loose boxes, with direct access to miles of wooded off-road trials riding.

Our Land activities program is ever growing, we have three outdoor tennis courts, an archery area with 6 targets as well as a 'field archery' course for our more advanced archers. This has been described as being like 'the hunger games'. We have a large field set up for: Soccer, Field Hockey and Lacrosse. As well as all of these amazing activities we also offer: Fencing and Gymnastics which take place at our 'chill out' area equipped with: Hammocks, Carpet ball, Tetherball and a rec centre where our campers can play table tennis, play board games or simply chill with a book on the couches.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wa-Klo is a traditional 3, 4, or 7 week sleep-away summer camp for girls in grades 1-12 with a special 2 week options for grades 1-5. Wa-Klo is located in beautiful New England in the southwest corner of New Hampshire. With an outstanding staff with relevant qualifications to their jobs, beautiful facilities, strong programming, and quality instruction, we provide girls with a positive and safe summer camp experience.

Wa-Klo is a unique camp community that allows girls to meet new challenges and gain a sense of accomplishment. Each girl creates her unique activity schedule allowing individual interests to flourish and grow naturally. Girls choose from the arts, dance, music, drama (plays & musicals), individual and team sports, an array of waterfront activities, horseback riding (English equestrian), animal care, ever growing Art program including Stained Glass and much more.

For girls in grades 10-12, we offer leadership opportunities. The Leadership Training Group (LTG's) learn to be quality counselors, complete community service projects, go on a college tour, and lead all-camp events.

Wa-Klo's mission is to develop a girl's connection with community, the environment, and within herself. With awesome special events, trips, camping overnights, and evening activities for everyone, the excitement never ends. Wa-Klo is a magical summer camp where a diverse group of girls come together to make lasting friendships, new discoveries, and, most importantly, have fun! Camp Wa-Klo is truly one camp with countless opportunities.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: For girls in grades 10-12, we offer leadership opportunities. The Leadership Training Group (LTG's) is based over two summers with progressive learning to be quality counselors, the program includes running all-camp events, assisting in activities, living in a bunk with younger campers as well as complete community service projects and going on a college tour. This is a very strong and popular program, Contact Camp Wa-Klo for an application and more information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Check out our website to see our virtual tour.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For all of our dates and rates, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwaklo.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our beautiful and well-maintained lakeside setting offers campers a perfect home away from home. At the heart of camp is our dining hall and expansive deck, offering plenty of gathering places for campers. In the dining hall and often out of the deck, you will find campers eating delicious meals, cooked from scratch. Campers love their bunks at Windsor Mountain! Each has electricity and bathrooms are inside or close-by and counselors live in each bunk with kids. Treehouse - Girls ages 7-12 bunk in the treehouse, where each bunk is home to six to eight girls. Cabins - Boys ages 7-12 find their home in the Cabins, where you will find eight to ten boys in each bunk. Bungalows - Campers ages 13-16 find their summer home in a Bungalow. Each bungalow sleeps eight to ten boys or girls and their counselors.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Windsor Mountain campers choose activities every three days with our guided free-choice program. With the help of our talented and caring staff, campers select from traditional and creative activities offered in: music, visual arts, sports, performing arts, ropes course (including zip-line and rock-climbing), farm and garden, waterfront, wilderness adventure, sailing, film and more! Within our safe and supportive community, campers are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone, try new things and challenge themselves. Evenings at camp offer lots of fun activities and opportunities to bond with friends. We have campfires (with music and stories), capture the flag, carnival, overnight camping with s'mores, Joel's coffee house, 'Battle of the Bands,' scavenger hunts, talent shows, dances, night hikes, Hawaiian Luaus, casino night, game shows, and lots more.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership programs.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp

OTHER CAMP INFO: A summer at Windsor Mountain is a ton of fun and so much more. It is a unique opportunity to nurture the creative spirit, develop a sense of self-understanding and independence, foster lifelong friendships, try new things, cultivate skills and learn how to live in a community of people representing diverse cultures and life experience. We are a co-ed, non-competitive camp that uses the power of experiential learning to enhance the personal growth and development of each camper. We embrace the values of respecting differences among people, living responsibly and taking safe and appropriate risks.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1 - 6/26/2018-7/21/2018 ($5,595)

Session 2 - 7/24/2018-8/18/2018 ($5,595)

Mini-Session 1 - 6/26/2018-7/8/2018 ($3,395)

Mini-Session 1B 7/8/2018-7/21/2018 ($3,395)

Mini-Session 2 - 7/24/2018-8/5/2018 ($3,395)

Mini-Session 2B 8/5/2018-8/18/2018 ($3,395)

6-Week Session - 6/26/2018-8/5/2018 ($7,295)

Full Season - 6/26/2018-8/18/2018 ($8,695)

CAMP FACILITIES: Our cabins sit on the southeastern lakeside edge of the White Mountain National Forest and each house about seven campers and three counselors. All our cabins have electricity, fully-equipped bathrooms and ample cubby room for belongings. Cody is one of the most well-equipped summer camps in the country. All of the buildings are either new, or have recently undergone major expansion or refurbishing, and almost all of the equipment is updated or replaced approximately every five years. Cody’s sports facilities include a baseball diamond, as well as a soccer field and a football field. There are also two volleyball courts, two floodlit street hockey/roller hockey, a floodlit five-aside soccer arena, two floodlit basketball courts, and seven tennis courts (four floodlit). Cody also has a modern riflery range and two archery ranges.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Cody is part of a camping heritage that goes back to 1926. Nestled on the sandy beaches of beautiful Lake Ossipee amidst the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Cody offers a summer experience rich in fun, friendship, learning and adventure. A traditional summer camp for both girls and boys, campers range in age from seven to fifteen and CITs beginning their leadership programs at sixteen. If you haven't visited camp yet, checkout the virtual tour, it's the next best thing! We offer team sports activities, water front activities, individual activities, creative arts & crafts, a music & drama program, a horseback riding program, a tennis program, a trips program, and other hobbies and games!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Here at Camp Cody, we have a great CIT/JC Program available. Check out the info on our site at: Our Camp Website Link: campcody.com for all the info!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check out all of the info here at: Our Camp Website Link: campcody.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Are you ready to have the best summer of your life? Come have a blast with Cody! We are looking to hire upbeat, outdoorsy and fun staff to work with kids, meet counselors from all over the world, and share a once in a lifetime experience.

Lakeside property with dozens of activity fields, sports, and entertainment for everyone!

As an Activities Counselor you'll get to plan, direct, and implement activities in your area of expertise and coordinate the activities into the entire camp program.

Experienced teaching and/or coaching in athletics, aquatics, arts, and adventures preferred. Responsibilities:
•Teach and stimulate the interest of staff and campers in the area of expertise.
• Create lesson plans based on increasing camper competence and skill level in activity area.
• Implement innovative and fun lesson plans and teaching techniques.
• Conduct a regular check of equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
• Set up activity area during staff week.
• Submit orders for supplies and equipment during staff week or when needed ensuring the timely arrival of materials.
• Conduct an initial and end of the season inventory and store all equipment properly.
• Evaluate current season and make recommendations for equipment or program changes for the next season. • Work as a member of a team of counselors who provide guidance and support to all campers and staff.
• Plan and prepare for inter-camp sporting events and activities, when applicable.
• Assist with all-camp events, evening programs, trips. • Complete tasks as assigned by supervisors. Desired Qualifications:
• Training, certification, or documented experience in the respective activity.
• Experience working with children.
• Knowledge of safety practices as applicable to the respective activity.
• Endurance and stamina needed to provide constant programming and supervision to campers.
• Ability to spend long hours teaching area of expertise. • Positive attitude and sense of humor.

CAMP FACILITIES: At 200 feet, the Oliver Hazard Perry is the first ocean-going full-rigged ship to be built in the U.S. in over 100 years. It is the largest civilian sail training vessel in America. She has berths for 49 people overnight, and with 17 crew, a low camper to crew ratio creates a safe and fun environment. The ship is equipped with a steel hull, 3 masts, with square sails on all three masts, 20 sails totaling 14,000 square feet, and 7 miles of rope and wire. The engines run on a bio-diesel blend, and the ship is equipped with a modern galley (on-board kitchen), central air, an on-deck science lab, a library and wheel-chair accessibility above and below decks.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: With 17 professional crew and a capacity for 30-34 campers, our program promotes a dynamic and safe learning environment with a 2:1 ratio of campers to instructors. Campers will feel the thrill of steering a 500-ton ship, and learn to work the yards and sails while exploring the beautiful coasts of New England. They will learn safety at sea and perform important safety drills while acquiring skills in navigation, seamanship, sail handling, knots, and the language of the boat. Campers will explore the underwater world through snorkeling. They will understand wind, waves, tides and the ecology of sandy and rocky seashores. Sunsets, sunrises and the night sky will serve as the backdrop for this incredible experience, in addition to marine phosphorescence, dolphins and whales. Teamwork is an integral part of success onboard the boat, and in addition to learning about themselves, and achieving things they never imagined, they will make friendships to last a lifetime.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: In addition to witnessing the natural magic of the ocean and its inhabitants, each student crew will make friendships to last a lifetime. Campers will take responsibility for themselves and their fellow shipmates, learning to work as a team with others as they hoist and brace the yards on the ship's 130-foot tall rig and apply acquired navigational skills to guide the ship's course on a voyage of discovery.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: As a non-profit organization we are committed to making this amazing experience available to everyone. Because we are new, an endowment for scholarships is still being developed, however the first 10 sign ups will receive a 10% discount! Please contact us for group discounts. Scholarships will be made available in the near future.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Perry will sail year-round, offering experiences for high school and college age students, as well as adult sail-training and team building. The ship will spend the Summers in New England and the Winters in Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our Mission:

Sailing School Vessel Oliver Hazard Perry is Rhode Island’s official sailing education vessel and flagship non-profit maritime campus, offering experience-based, core learning opportunities to a diverse student population, including those with disabilities, aboard a magnificent 196-foot, three-masted, square-rigged tall ship.

We achieve our mission in collaboration with Rhode Island educational institutions and the marine industry with a sustainable plan that promotes our sea-faring heritage with programs that serve as symbols for our stewardship of the Ocean State’s maritime environment.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp price for six days/nights is $1,600 (10% discount early bird special for the first 10 campers to sign up!), which includes all meals and seamanship/sailing instruction.

Our tentative schedule can be found at Our Camp Website Link: www.ohpri.org. Please e-mail info[AT]ohpri.org to sign up, or call the office at (401) 841-0080

CAMP FACILITIES: Cabins have electricity and bathrooms with hot water and showers. At Camp Tel Noar, all campers (except the oldest bunks) get to know each other in our unique cabins, which we call “chugs” (pronounced HOOgs), or circles. These cabins connect three bunks with a shared common room, a space where campers can spend their free time, play games and write letters. Most importantly, the common room is a place where campers get to know each other across ages and interests.

-Health Center staffed 24 hours/day by licensed nurses
-Kosher, nut-free dining hall
-Olympic-sized swimming pool
-Beach on Sunset Lake, equipped with canoes, kayaks, sailboats and motorboats
-Peaceful, leafy grove for Shabbat services -
-Gymnasium/Performance center
-Tennis courts Basketball and volleyball courts
-Gaga pit
-Athletic fields
-Photography darkroom
-Videography Studio, new in 2013
-Arts studio for ceramics, painting, jewelry-making, fun with fabric and crafts
-Animal Enclosure of rabbits, chickens and ducks
-Various other buildings for indoor activities

-See more at: Our Camp Website Link: www.camptelnoar.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our warm, close-knit community is the heart of the Camp Tel Noar experience. You’ll smile from morning until night, busy with waterskiing, swimming, photography, basketball, visual and performing arts, Israeli dance, tennis, and more. You’ll live the Jewish values that infuse our community, especially on Shabbat, bringing us closer together. You’ll take in the songs, enthusiasm and camp traditions. And, most of all, you’ll grow close with friends and counselors who become our summer family.

Here, every summer offers the gift of independence, friendships, a strong Jewish spirit and a connection to Israel. A cherished time for fun, discovery and adventures. A place to flourish, to become your very best “self.”

-See more at: Our Camp Website Link: www.camptelnoar.org

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Jewish life and learning at Camp Tel Noar can culminate in an extraordinary experience, the Dor L’Dor (Generation to Generation) Leadership Program for our oldest campers. Current campers who have completed the 10th grade may join their peers from the other Cohen Camps, Pembroke and Tevya, for an intensive five-week tour of Israel, a trip that is physically, spiritually, and intellectually stimulating. They return to Tel Noar as Counselors-In-Training (CITs) for the rest of the summer, where they take on a new leadership role, share their new exposure to Israel with younger campers, and continue their leadership training.

Younger Tel Noar campers relish the weekly Shabbat updates sent in by the Dor L’Dor travelers. This program and its young role models help even our youngest campers discover the deep value in connecting with the historical, religious and cultural aspects of the State of Israel while they look forward to growing ready for Dor L’Dor themselves.

- See more at: Our Camp Website Link: www.camptelnoar.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: The Cohen Camps offer partial scholarships to families based on financial need. Please contact the Cohen Camps office at 781.489.2070 for information, forms, requirements and deadlines.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Full Season: 7 Weeks $8,400
First Session: 3.5 Weeks $5,000
Second Session: 3.5 Weeks $4,700
Taam of Tel Noar: 2 Weeks $2,400

-See more at: Our Camp Website Link: www.camptelnoar.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For complete summer jobs info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.camptelnoar.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: The Merrowvista facility includes beloved older structures as well as many newly constructed facilities, such as bathrooms, camper cabins, eating lodge, and our indoor adventure center. Younger campers live in cabins with electricity in the center of camp, while older campers live in more rustic cabins in the woods.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Campers 8-13 build their day around activities ranging from sports, windsurfing, sailing, woodworking, performing arts, nature, arts and much more! Campers 14-17 challenge themselves on 4-21 day wilderness adventure trips - bicycle touring, canoeing, and backpacking throughout New England and Canada.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Applicants for our Leader in Training program must be 18 years old or just graduating from high school.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Need based scholarships available

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Groups visit Merrowvista year-round as part of our Community and School Programs to learn leadership and teamwork skills, and experience the outdoors.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ayf.com or e-mail merrowvistacamps[AT]ayf.com to request dates, tuition rates, and program availability.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
E-mail merrowvistacamps[AT]ayf.com for more information about summer positions.

CAMP FACILITIES: The theatre is air-conditioned and has a great dance floor and staging area, lighting and sound

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In each session, kids learn how to put a how together a broadway show in two weeks using theatre games, techniques, set design, costume design and so much more.

Directed by award winning director Sharon Arsenault, Millworks Theatre Troupes mission has been to instill confidence and self-esteem in children and give them an outlet where they can be themselves. The greatest joy we have is seeing the look on a Childs face when they realize they can shine!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We do offer CIT training and leadership train;

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer limited scholarships for each camp.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We also offer classes and programs durning the year

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please go to Our Camp Website Link: www.millworkstheatretroupe.com for further information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our base camp facility is a functioning organic farm, garden, and community living village where staff and students live side by side. We have three Cree lodges, all hand built by past students, as well as a number of canvas wall tents on platforms. There is no running water or electricity and all cooking is done over open fire. Students engage in the functions of life by working with the animals, harvesting fresh food from the garden, splitting wood, and gathering water. Back behind the dwellings are beautiful woods that lead to a stream and beaver pond; excellent for exploration! This is where students stay when they arrive before heading off on their expedition adventure, and again when they return.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We offer a wide variety of programs in the summer, spanning from ages 9 - 19. Our programs for younger children foster the spirit of living and playing in nature, while cultivating a connection to the land and setting a foundation for outdoor adventure skills. Our more advanced programs for older students and adults use wilderness expedition and adventure as a tool for experiencing independence, exhilaration, freedom, responsibility, and empowerment, as well as creating deep connections with new friends and the natural world. Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.kroka.org or call our office at 603-835-9087 for more specific information.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Ocean Leadership Expedition

This is a journey that traverses 100 miles of coastal waters along the picturesque Gulf of Maine from Belfast to Frenchmen Bay just north of Bar Harbor. Along the way we will pass Deer Island and Isle Au Haute, as we travel on to Mount Desert Island. Before leaving for expedition students will craft wooden oars in the Kroka workshop and dehydrate fruit, berries, and meat from our farm for the journey. Our sea faring fleet will consist of solo and tandem ocean kayaks, and oar rigged student-made voyager canoes. When the wind is with us we will sail, and we will learn to navigate with map and compass through the complexity of tides, currents, fog, and many a spruce covered rocky island. We will feast on wild foods, gather seaweed, dig for clams, and fish for mackerel. Ocean treasures will form in our hands as we carve wood and gather basket materials from the tidal line. Students will study Marine Ecology, learn to use a variety of knots, read weather, start fire by friction, and make simple shelters in the wilderness. Students will also develop leadership skills through the practice of leading and following, discussing and debating, and forming a strong sense of community built of new lasting friendships.

For more info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.kroka.org.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please call or email for financial aid information.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Experience Kroka through a day of meaningful work: Our Camp Website Link: www.kroka.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Experience the Kroka Difference:

Kroka journeys are extended wilderness expeditions (up to two months at a time), where modern ways of travel are combined with indigenous knowledge and age-old traditions. You will learn to navigate with map and compass, and be guided by the sun and stars. Meals will be cooked from scratch over an open fire using ingredients from local farms, our own animals and gardens, and gifts harvested in the wilderness. You will sleep in a handmade tent or shelter, and your travels will take you through uncharted territory.

Kroka education is experiential and place-based. You learn tree identification to select the right trees for firewood, and to make baskets and paddles. Wilderness medicine is taught miles away from human contact in the depths of winter to the song of the howling wind. History is taught through personal stories of people who have spent their entire lives living on the land. You engage deeply in your learning. This ownership leads to the success of your journey, and your achievement is written on the proud faces of your teammates.

Kroka teachers are outstanding educators and wilderness guides from around the world. They bring to students a depth of experience and breadth of knowledge that is combined with strong character and an unshakable belief in humanity. Their personal life stories speak of extended expeditions, sustainable homesteads, the forgotten arts and crafts of indigenous societies, and passionate work for positive change in the communities around them.

Kroka experiences are holistic. As we travel through wild places we develop the voice of our community, create our daily necessities out of local natural materials, find food and water in the wilderness, and express our learning through poetry, visual arts, journaling, and the creation of a semester book. When we come out of the wilderness, our simple and intentional lifestyle is continued. Our daily lives center around working to fulfill our own needs, minimizing our ecological footprint, and participating positively in our community. Everyone at Kroka, from director to student, carries important community responsibilities, be it tending to the composting toilet, or cleaning the laundry room.

Kroka students are delightful and inspiring young people, marching to a different drumbeat. They form a close-knit community as they learn to live in harmony and see the best in one another.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Kroka Expeditions is committed to awakening in young people a connection to nature and the spirit within, and a capacity for conscious living and compassionate service. We strive to achieve this through wilderness adventure, community living, farming, and the practice of traditional and indigenous skills. -Kroka teachers are an international group of outstanding educators who draw from Russian, Austrian, Ecuadorian, and American outdoor living traditions. -Our campus is a real village, where staff and students live side-by-side in a community made up of student-crafted traditional dwellings. -Kroka is a working farm, where students share in growing, harvesting, preparing, and eating. -We teach and practice traditional handwork skills using natural materials. -We are committed to the participation of all, regardless of ability to pay.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
This summer we are running more than 20 different programs through June, July and August that span 1-4 weeks in a variety of focus areas in Rock Climbing, White Water Paddling, Biking, Hiking, and Wilderness Skills. Kroka Expeditions was founded on the important principle of serving children and families regardless of income, therefore our tuition is a sliding scale based on annual income, and there are additional scholarship opportunities. Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.kroka.org or call our office at 603-835-9087 for more specific information on dates and rates.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Wilderness Educators/Expedition Guides:
Join a visionary community working on the cutting edge of outdoor education. Our international group of guides and educators envision, design and execute programs that have consistent life-changing impact on children and youth.
Schedule: April - October

Responsibilities:
Educators will teach and support one to three weeklong wilderness programs for highly motivated students ages 9-18 at Kroka's base camp and on expeditions throughout New England and beyond including:
Canoeing expeditions
Open water and ocean expeditions
Multi-element expeditions
Base camp programs
Farm based programs
Summer programs within Kroka's seven adventure schools (introductory, rock climbing and caving, white water paddling, open water, mountain biking, wilderness skills, rite of passage)
Compensation & Benefits
Pay is based on Kroka's compensation scale.
Being part of a diverse and energetic community that is deeply engaged in making a positive difference in the world.
Room and board: simple and beautiful Kroka Village housing, and meals whenever you are on campus or traveling for Kroka. Ongoing adventure sports and wilderness skills training opportunities from master teachers.

STAFF QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHING POSITIONS:
Wilderness expedition experience in remote environments

Adventure sports expertise, or substantial experience and aspiration to become an expert in one of Kroka's adventure sports, such as white water paddling, rock climbing, caving, mountaineering, back-country skiing, cycling, or another adventure sport with similar set of skills.

Professional certifications: Wilderness First Responder and drivers license with clean record and experience driving trailers.

Commitment to personal fitness: Working at Kroka is physically demanding, and requires a high level of fitness. During the course of your work you will be expected to lift canoes, paddle for long hours, and participate joyously in many other strenuous activities. We are looking for employees who are dedicated to a personal fitness routine.

Love of teaching and mentoring children and youth: enjoys working with wide range of ages, documented and referenced previous teaching experience

Commitment to sustainability: Personal commitment to simple living, along with experience living in a community of people with simplified personal needs
The following qualifications and skills are a plus:

Professional certifications and education: Wilderness or Red Cross Lifeguard, college degree and/or equivalent life experience

Personal artistic skills: strong singing voice, handwork skills, visual and performing arts experience

International/cultural diversity: experience living, working, and traveling in other countries and cultures.

TO APPLY:
Please submit the following via postal mail, email to jobs[AT]kroka.org, or hand delivery:
Letter of interest addressing these questions:
Why do you want to work at Kroka? How does it fit into your long-term career and life goals?
What unique personal/professional qualities will you bring to Kroka
What life experience do you bring in using your own hands to provide for your own food, shelter, clothing.
Personal Expedition Log (see example below)
Professional Resume
Two professional letters of recommendation (from a co-worker or supervisor)
Supporting materials (photographs, videos, artwork, handwork, articles, etc.).

For complete jobs info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.kroka.org.