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Super Hero Volunteer Camp Counselors Needed-Week-long Day Camp-Pico-Union, LA 7/12-7/18
ORGANIZATION: The Academy Project -- The Co-Op
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57 people are interested

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 ResponsibilitiesThe 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!
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
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About The Academy Project -- The Co-Op
Location:
Pico-Union, Los Angeles, CA 90015, US
Mission Statement
The Academy Project provides support, resources, and advocacy to foster youth in Los Angeles, CA through education, empowerment, and community.
Description
TAP provides an innovative, year-round, after and out-of-school time alternative education engagement model.
The County of Los Angeles has more than 21,000 youth in the foster care system. Los Angeles COUNTY has more foster youth than the STATE with the 2nd highest population, NY at 26,000 foster youth.
50% of foster youth will be homeless, incarcerated, and/or institutionalized upon leaving the foster care system.
Because they are changing placements so often, Foster youth can attend anywhere from 7-20 schools while in care.
The Academy Project (TAP) was born from the principle that keeping school as a point of stability can significantly help foster children succeed educationally while providing the opportunity to form strong relationships with peers and caring adults.
Engagement begins prior to the start of the school year with CAMP XAVIER, our 1 week summer day camp that culminates in a week-long sleep-away program partnered with UCLA Unicamp.
The Co-Op after school program meets every day and provides food, tutoring, and enrichment such as music appreciation and learning to play an instrument, and reading remediation partnered with a mentoring program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Pico UnionLos Angeles, CA 90006
DATE POSTED
July 3, 2025
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Child Care
- Multi-Tasking
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Camp is approximately 8 hours/day for 5 days plus training the weekend before camp starts.
- Two training sessions and a background check that we will pay for.