Intern at Camp ENERGY! Aug 4-10, 2018
ORGANIZATION: Camp ENERGY
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Join our mission to improve the health and wellness of our community. During the volunteer week, you will support adolescents ages 11-18 in a week-long journey incorporating education around nutrition, fitness, and healthy lifestyles. As a camp counselor, you will directly foster the growth of camp participants, offering individualized attention in structured group programming. Opportunities exist for you to develop mentored relationships, skill development (including leadership, accountability, teamwork, and communication), and an experiential foundation for transition to the workforce.
This is an opportunity for motivated adults over the age of 19 to augment their education and career preparation in a variety of fields, including nutrition/dietetics, athletics/physical education, pediatrics and adolescent weight management. For example, students interested in nutrition can help campers personalize nutrition plans at camp and at home and help lead nutrition education sessions, mentored by a registered dietitian. A kinesiology major may help campers modify physical activities to their ability and set exercise goals, mentored by a collegiate swim coach. Students interested in behavioral health can learn how risk factors impact health and weight in adolescents while they work with campers individually under the mentorship of a pediatric psychologist. This is also a great opportunity to build a resume through experience, service hours, and letters of recommendation preparing for graduate school.
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About Camp ENERGY
Location:
171 Oxford Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837, US
Mission Statement
Teach and modify behaviors in youth ages 11-18 who are overweight, obese, or at risk, and their family and friends in a nurturing camp environment that promotes healthy eating and daily physical activity using evidence-based strategies to foster a healthy way of life.
Description
Camp ENERGY develops healthy habits in youth and families. Camp ENERGY is a fun and informative program featuring nutrition and exercise education in a supportive, positive environment to boost self-esteem. We believe that being healthy is more than skin deep. We teach campers how to manage their emotions and integrate a healthy lifestyle into their social life. Campers learn how to record food and exercise, try new foods in a positive atmosphere, cook healthy meals, and incorporate attainable goal setting into their daily life to ensure long-term success.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
58 Camp Victory RdMillville, PA 17846
DATE POSTED
February 26, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Physical Education
- People Skills
- Nutrition
- Pediatrics
- Fitness Instruction
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 19
- Orientation or Training
- Full week