Super Hero Volunteer Camp Counselors Needed-Week-long Day Camp-Pico-Union, LA 7/12-7/18

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This is our 10th year of Camp Xavier!
We are looking for fun, creative, and reliable Head Counselors!

Help kids feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

Camp Xavier--Summer Day Camp for Foster Youth (Ages 8-11)
Monday, July 14-Friday, July 18 (training 7/12-7/13)
7:30am-5:30pm
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA

Volunteer Role with generous stipend. Age Requirement: High School Graduate 18+

Some info about Camp Xavier: Camp Xavier will be held on a beautiful high school campus in Pico-Union from Monday 7/14-Friday 7/18 Camp Xavier will be held from approximately 8:30am-4:30pm each day. We will be working with foster youth ages 8-11.
The campers will attend 5 days of day camp, where they will have the opportunity to participate in activities such as arts & crafts, sports, and music enrichment (just to name a few).
There will be a mandatory training session held July 12 and 13.

Some info about being a Volunteer Counselor:

As a Head Counselor, you will take on a leadership role, overseeing a small group of campers (10-20) and guiding them through a structured daily schedule that includes recreational, educational, and social-emotional activities. This is a hands-on opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth who have experienced trauma, while also developing your own skills in youth development, leadership, and trauma-informed care. Head Camp Counselors are the backbone of our program. All staff 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.

Key Responsibilities

The most important responsibility is being a positive role model to campers, leading by example, and building their confidence and self-esteem.

• Supervise and engage with a consistent group of 10-20 campers throughout the week

• Lead daily check-ins, team-building exercises, and transitions between activities

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for all participants

• Support and collaborate with junior counselors and program staff

• Communicate any behavioral or emotional concerns to camp leadership. The most important responsibility is being a positive role model to campers, leading by example, and building their confidence and self-esteem.
  
  All volunteers will be required to take a background check, which we will pay for.

What we are looking for in a Volunteer:

• At least 18 years of age/Must have graduated high school
• 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
• Ability to remain calm, supportive, and consistent in a dynamic camp environment
• 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

What’s in it for you?

• A generous stipend

• Leadership experience

• Unforgettable memories

• Over 50 service hours in one week!

We are excited to meet with you talk about bringing foster youth from Los Angeles a great summer camp experience! ABOUT US:

The Academy Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working with foster youth in 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

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