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5 people are interested
Summer Peer Mentor Camp counselors
ORGANIZATION: Conejo Recreation & Park District - Therapeutic Unit
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
Peer mentors will be paired or grouped with fellow high school students who have developmental disabilities throughout their time at camp. Peer mentors will aid in the development of social skills through fun and recreational programs. This camp will provide mentors with a professional, caring, and productive work environment. Mentors will also have to be comfortable assisting mentees in community settings. Interested individuals will be chosen after interview process.
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About Conejo Recreation & Park District - Therapeutic Unit
Location:
1600 Marview Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, US
Mission Statement
Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) strives to enrich the quality of life through the provision of quality recreation programs. We welcome people with disabilities in all recreation opportunities provided by CRPD, both through specialized options (Therapeutic Recreation) and inclusion alternatives.
Description
The Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Unit provides year-round recreation, sport and leisure programs for children, teens, and adults who have difficulty participating in recreation due to the presence of a disability. Participants of Therapeutic Recreation programs include individuals with cognitive, neurological, physical, or emotional disabilities, and/or sensory impairments. A formal disability diagnosis is not required for participation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1600 Marview Dr.Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
DATE POSTED
May 23, 2019
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- From June 17th to July 26th, 6 hours a day . Peer mentors must commit to at least a full week (Monday -Friday) of camp.