Volunteer Head Camp Counselors Needed for a Week-long Day Camp in Pico-Unioin, Los Angeles

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This is our 7th year of Camp Xavier!
We are looking for fun, creative, and reliable Head Counselors!

Sunday July 17th-Friday July 21st
8am-5pm
Pico Union

Some info about Camp Xavier: Camp Xavier will be held on a beautiful high school campus in Pico-Union from 7/17-7/21 Camp Xavier will be held from approximately 8:30am-4:30pm each day. We will be working with foster youth from the 3rd-8th grade.
The campers will attend 5 days of day camp, where they will have the opportunity to participate in activities such as arts & crafts, sports, photography, and drama (just to name a few).
There will be a mandatory training session the weekend before camp.

Earn over 50 Service Hours in one week!

Some info about being a Volunteer Counselor:

Volunteers will serve as Head Camp Counselors, the backbone of our program. Each Senior Counsler will be assigned to a group of Jr. Counselors and Campers and will be responsible for managing the activities of the day. Volunteers will be asked to take part in a variety of tasks including supervising, directing, or organizing participants; providing one-on-one assistance; overseeing a variety of sports and activities; overseeing meal support or daily set-up and clean-up of classrooms and common areas.

Positions will be determined based on experience, prior service, availability, and personal preferences.

The most important responsibility is being a positive role model to campers, leading by example, and building their confidence and self-esteem. We’re committed to delivering a quality, enriched experience for the children.

All volunteers will be required to take a background check.

What we are looking for in a Volunteer:

• At least 18 years of age
• Previous experience working with children
• Previous experience working at a summer camp would be great!
• Specialty skills are desirable (i.e. arts & crafts, dance, songs/music, sports, drama, recreational games, etc.)
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings
• Must be energetic, outgoing, fun & enthusiastic
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and leadership skills
• Must be self-motivated, innovative, creative, and flexible
• Must be dependable and responsible with a great work ethic

We are excited to meet with you and talk with you all about Camp Xavier and The Academy Project, and find out what we can do together to help bring foster youth from South Los Angeles a great summer camp experience! ABOUT US:

The Academy Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working with foster youth in South Los Angeles to improve life and academic outcomes through holistic support with community, education, and empowerment. We offer two programs: Camp Xavier, our summer program, and The Co-Op, our after-school program.
www.theacademyproject.org

Did you know...
The STATE of California has a population of 65,000 foster youth. The COUNTY of Los Angeles has a population of 35,000 foster youth. The STATE of New York has a population of 26,000 foster youth. The systems set up to support foster youth in Los Angeles are overwhelmed and failing due to the incredible number of youth needing services

50% of foster youth will be homeless, incarcerated, and/or institutionalized 2 years after leaving the foster care system.

42% of foster youth will not graduate high school

Only 3% of Foster Youth go to college.

Because they are changing placements so often, Foster youth can attend anywhere from 7-20 schools while in care.

80% of Death Row inmates have been in foster care.

www.theacademyproject.org
jlewis@theacademyproejct.org