Camp CounselorAt — Camp Augusta
Camp Augusta is not your average summer camp. We are looking for people who are driven to make a genuine difference in the lives of our campers and who are passionate about creating adventures through which children can learn, play and grow in a safe and caring environment. We are a 90-acre non-profit residential camp nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains of northern California specializing in teaching emotional intelligence, aerial silks, fire spinning, positive communication techniques, high ropes elements, intentional community living, the fine art of oatmeal fights, and oh-so-much more. Camp Augusta has 1 and 2-week overnight sessions with 90 children (ages 8-16) onsite at a time. Counseling is our primary passion and intention at Camp Augusta. As a summer counselor, you will work closely with 5 campers, honing your epic skills in creativity, compassion, and wonder for life with the mission of fostering life-changing experiences. After 3.5 weeks of staff training, you will be equipped with oodles of tools and information about effective behavior guidance, how to live and work in a tight-knit community of 65 staff, and how to teach an incredible array of activities.
Students will have learned skills in cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, non-violent communication and more by the end of our staff training.
Students will have learned how to facilitate up to 15 different activities from tie dye, to blacksmithing, to rock climbing, and so much more.
Students will have experiences different cultures and had opportunities to interact with staff from around the world.
Camp Augusta has the longest training of any summer camp in the United States at 3 and a half weeks long. About 1/3 of our training is activity training, another 1/3 of our training is getting students used to the foundations and schedule of camp, and another 1/3 of our training goes over education and psychology practices such as narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, non-violent communication and more.
Students will be required to sign a waiver, attend all safety trainings, and be first air and CPR certified. Additional safety trainings and certifications are offered to students with specialized interests (i.e. lifeguarding, high ropes safety training, etc.)
| Type | Frequency | Amount | Explanation | Show to students? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stipend | bi-weekly | $485 | Students will receive a total of $3400 for a counseling position the summer with room and board provided. | Yes |
If students are interested in applying, they can fill out our staff interest form. https://campaugusta.org/staff/staff-app/staff-interest-form/
Or go to our website and read more about our application process https://campaugusta.org/staff/staff-app/
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 400 | hours per placement |