BIG KIDS needed for Super Fun Day Camp in Pico Union

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Still a kid at heart? Remember how to have fun?

CAMP XAVIER NEEDS YOU!!!

This is our 6th year of Camp Xavier!
We are looking for fun, creative, and reliable counselors!

Sunday, July 24th-Friday, July 29th
8am-5pm
Pico-Union Los Angeles

Some info about Camp Xavier: Camp Xavier will be held on a beautiful school campus 7/25-7/29 Camp Xavier will be held from approximately 8:00am-5:00pm each day. We will be working with foster youth from the 3rd-8th grade.
The students 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 day of mandatory training the week of July 18th
Camp is free for all campers!

Earn over 50 Service Hours in One Week!

Some info about being a Volunteer Counselor:

Volunteers will serve as Camp Counselors, the backbone of our program. 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 and daily set-up and clean-up.

Responsibilities 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 our foster youth.

What we are looking for in a Volunteer:

• At least 18 years of age for Senior Counselors
• Previous experience working with children
• Previous experience working at a summer camp would be great although not necessary!
• Special skills are desirable (i.e. arts & crafts, dance, songs/music, sports, drama, storytelling/sketches, recreational games, etc.)
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings
• Must be extremely 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 and talk with you 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 and homeless youth in South Los Angeles to improve life and academic outcomes through holistic support, 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 COUNTY of Los Angeles has more foster youth (32,000) than the entire STATE of New York.

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